2 Chronicles 29:18

Authorized King James Version

Then they went in to Hezekiah the king, and said, We have cleansed all the house of the LORD, and the altar of burnt offering, with all the vessels thereof, and the shewbread table, with all the vessels thereof.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּב֤וֹאוּ
H935
Then they went
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
פְנִ֙ימָה֙
H6441
in
faceward, i.e., indoors
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
חִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ
H2396
to Hezekiah
chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites
#5
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#6
וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ
H559
and said
to say (used with great latitude)
#7
טִהַ֖רְנוּ
H2891
We have cleansed
to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
#8
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
all the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
מִזְבַּ֤ח
H4196
and the altar
an altar
#14
הָֽעוֹלָה֙
H5930
of burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#15
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#17
כֵּלָֽיו׃
H3627
with all the vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#18
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#19
שֻׁלְחַ֥ן
H7979
table
a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
#20
הַֽמַּעֲרֶ֖כֶת
H4635
thereof and the shewbread
an arrangement, i.e., (concretely) a pile (of loaves)
#21
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#22
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#23
כֵּלָֽיו׃
H3627
with all the vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection