2 Chronicles 29:3

He in the first year of his reign, in the first month, opened the doors of the house of the LORD, and repaired them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ה֣וּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

בַשָּׁנָה֩

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

הָֽרִאשׁ֗וֹן

H7223

He in the first

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

לְמָלְכ֜וֹ

H4427

of his reign

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

בַּחֹ֣דֶשׁ

H2320

month

the new moon; by implication, a month

הָֽרִאשׁ֗וֹן

H7223

He in the first

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

פָּתַ֛ח

H6605

opened

to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve

אֶת

H853

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

דַּלְת֥וֹת

H1817

the doors

something swinging, i.e., the valve of a door

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בֵּית

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

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וַֽיְחַזְּקֵֽם׃

H2388

and repaired

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on kingdom of God particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?