2 Chronicles 29:19

Authorized King James Version

Moreover all the vessels, which king Ahaz in his reign did cast away in his transgression, have we prepared and sanctified, and, behold, they are before the altar of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֣ת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַכֵּלִ֗ים

H3627

Moreover all the vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

הִזְנִיחַ֩

H2186

did cast away

reject, forsake, fail

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ

H4428

which king

a king

אָחָ֧ז

H271

Ahaz

achaz, the name of a jewish king and of an israelite

בְּמַלְכוּת֛וֹ

H4438

in his reign

a rule; concretely, a dominion

בְּמַֽעֲל֖וֹ

H4604

in his transgression

treachery, i.e., sin

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הֵכַ֣נּוּ

H3559

have we prepared

properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,

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וְהִקְדָּ֑שְׁנוּ

H6942

and sanctified

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

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וְהִנָּ֕ם

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

#13

לִפְנֵ֖י

H6440

and behold they are before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

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מִזְבַּ֥ח

H4196

the altar

an altar

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 kingdom of God 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

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?