2 Chronicles 29:24

Authorized King James Version

And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁחָטוּם֙
H7819
killed
to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
#2
הַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים
H3548
And the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#3
וַֽיְחַטְּא֤וּ
H2398
them and they made reconciliation
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#4
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#5
דָּמָם֙
H1818
with their 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
#6
הַמִּזְבֵּ֔חָה
H4196
upon the altar
an altar
#7
לְכַפֵּ֖ר
H3722
to make an atonement
to cover (specifically with bitumen)
#8
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
for all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#11
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#12
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
H3478
for all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#14
אָמַ֣ר
H559
commanded
to say (used with great latitude)
#15
הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ
H4428
for the king
a king
#16
הָֽעוֹלָ֖ה
H5930
that the burnt offering
a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
#17
וְהַֽחַטָּֽאת׃
H2403
and the sin offering
an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection