2 Chronicles 29:5

Authorized King James Version

And said unto them, Hear me, ye Levites, sanctify now yourselves, and sanctify the house of the LORD God of your fathers, and carry forth the filthiness out of the holy place.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֥אמֶר

H559

And said

to say (used with great latitude)

לָהֶ֖ם

שְׁמָע֣וּנִי

H8085

unto them Hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

הַלְוִיִּ֑ם

H3881

me ye Levites

a levite or descendant of levi

עַתָּ֣ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

וְקַדְּשׁוּ֙

H6942

now yourselves and sanctify

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

וְקַדְּשׁוּ֙

H6942

now yourselves and sanctify

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

אֶת

H853

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

בֵּ֤ית

H1004

the house

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

#10

יְהוָה֙

H3068

of the LORD

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

#11

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

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

#12

אֲבֹֽתֵיכֶ֔ם

of your fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#13

וְהוֹצִ֥יאוּ

H3318

and carry forth

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

הַנִּדָּ֖ה

H5079

the filthiness

properly, rejection; by implication, impurity, especially personal (menstruation) or moral (idolatry, incest)

#16

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#17

הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃

H6944

out of the holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?