2 Chronicles 29:28

Authorized King James Version

And all the congregation worshipped, and the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded: and all this continued until the burnt offering was finished.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְכָל

H3605

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

הַקָּהָל֙

H6951

And all the congregation

assemblage (usually concretely)

מִֽשְׁתַּחֲוִ֔ים

H7812

worshipped

to depress, i.e., prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or god)

וְהַשִּׁ֣יר

H7892

and the singers

a song; abstractly, singing

מְשׁוֹרֵ֔ר

H7891

sang

to sing

וְהַחֲצֹֽצְר֖וֹת

H2689

and the trumpeters

a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)

מַחְצְצרִ֑ים

H2690

sounded

to trumpet, i.e., blow on that instrument

הַכֹּ֕ל

H3605

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

עַ֖ד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

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לִכְל֥וֹת

H3615

was finished

to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

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הָֽעֹלָֽה׃

H5930

and all this continued until the burnt offering

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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 verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 29 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?