2 Chronicles 29:6

Authorized King James Version

For our fathers have trespassed, and done that which was evil in the eyes of the LORD our God, and have forsaken him, and have turned away their faces from the habitation of the LORD, and turned their backs.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

מָעֲל֣וּ

H4603

have trespassed

properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e., treacherously

אֲבֹתֵ֗ינוּ

For our fathers

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

וְעָשׂ֥וּ

H6213

and done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

הָרַ֛ע

H7451

that which was evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

בְּעֵינֵ֥י

H5869

in the eyes

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ

H430

our 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

וַיַּֽעַזְבֻ֑הוּ

H5800

and have forsaken

to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc

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וַיַּסֵּ֧בּוּ

H5437

him and have turned away

to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively

#11

פְנֵיהֶ֛ם

H6440

their faces

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#12

מִמִּשְׁכַּ֥ן

H4908

from the habitation

a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the temple); specifically, the tabernacle (properly, its w

#13

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#14

וַיִּתְּנוּ

H5414

and turned

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#15

עֹֽרֶף׃

H6203

their backs

the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)

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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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 sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?