2 Chronicles 29:22

Authorized King James Version

So they killed the bullocks, and the priests received the blood, and sprinkled it on the altar: likewise, when they had killed the rams, they sprinkled the blood upon the altar: they killed also the lambs, and they sprinkled the blood upon the altar.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַֽיִּשְׁחֲטוּ֙

H7819

So they killed

to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)

הַבָּקָ֔ר

H1241

the bullocks

a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd

וַיְקַבְּל֤וּ

H6901

received

to admit, i.e., take (literally or figuratively)

הַכֹּֽהֲנִים֙

H3548

and the priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַדָּ֖ם

H1818

the blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

וַיִּזְרְק֥וּ

H2236

and sprinkled

to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)

הַמִּזְבֵּֽחָה׃

H4196

it on the altar

an altar

וַֽיִּשְׁחֲטוּ֙

H7819

So they killed

to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)

#10

הָֽאֵלִ֗ים

H352

the rams

properly, strength; hence, anything strong; specifically an oak or other strong tree

#11

וַיִּזְרְק֥וּ

H2236

and sprinkled

to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)

#12

הַדָּ֖ם

H1818

the blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

#13

הַמִּזְבֵּֽחָה׃

H4196

it on the altar

an altar

#14

וַֽיִּשְׁחֲטוּ֙

H7819

So they killed

to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)

#15

הַכְּבָשִׂ֔ים

H3532

also the lambs

a ram (just old enough to butt)

#16

וַיִּזְרְק֥וּ

H2236

and sprinkled

to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)

#17

הַדָּ֖ם

H1818

the blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

#18

הַמִּזְבֵּֽחָה׃

H4196

it on the altar

an altar

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?