2 Chronicles 29:36

Authorized King James Version

And Hezekiah rejoiced, and all the people, that God had prepared the people: for the thing was done suddenly.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׂמַ֤ח
H8055
rejoiced
probably to brighten up, i.e., (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
#2
יְחִזְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙
H3169
And Hezekiah
jechizkijah, the name of five israelites
#3
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
לָעָ֑ם
H5971
and all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#5
עַ֛ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#6
הַֽהֵכִ֥ין
H3559
had prepared
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#7
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֖ים
H430
that God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#8
לָעָ֑ם
H5971
and all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#9
כִּ֥י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#10
בְּפִתְאֹ֖ם
H6597
was done suddenly
instantly
#11
הָיָ֥ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#12
הַדָּבָֽר׃
H1697
for the thing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection