2 Chronicles 29:31

Authorized King James Version

Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּ֨עַן

H6030

answered

properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,

יְחִזְקִיָּ֜הוּ

H3169

Then Hezekiah

jechizkijah, the name of five israelites

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

עַתָּ֨ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

מִלֵּאתֶ֤ם

H4390

Now ye have consecrated

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

יֶדְכֶם֙

H3027

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

גֹּ֧שׁוּ

H5066

come near

to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causati

וַיָּבִ֤יאוּ

H935

and bring

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#10

זְבָחִ֣ים

H2077

sacrifices

properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)

#11

וְתוֹד֔וֹת

H8426

and thank offerings

properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers

#12

לְבֵ֣ית

H1004

into the house

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

#13

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#14

וַיָּבִ֤יאוּ

H935

and bring

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#15

הַקָּהָל֙

H6951

And the congregation

assemblage (usually concretely)

#16

זְבָחִ֣ים

H2077

sacrifices

properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)

#17

וְתוֹד֔וֹת

H8426

and thank offerings

properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers

#18

וְכָל

H3605

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

#19

נְדִ֥יב

H5081

and as many as were of a free

properly, voluntary, i.e., generous; hence, magnanimous; as noun, a grandee (sometimes a tyrant)

#20

לֵ֖ב

H3820

heart

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

#21

עֹלֽוֹת׃

H5930

burnt offerings

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation 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

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 salvation 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 salvation?
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?
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?