2 Chronicles 29:7

Authorized King James Version

Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings in the holy place unto the God of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis

גַּ֣ם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

סָֽגְר֞וּ

H5462

Also they have shut up

to shut up; figuratively, to surrender

דַּלְת֣וֹת

H1817

the doors

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

הָֽאוּלָ֗ם

H197

of the porch

a vestibule (as bound to the building)

וַיְכַבּוּ֙

H3518

and put out

to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger)

אֶת

H853

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

הַנֵּר֔וֹת

H5216

the lamps

a lamp (i.e., the burner) or light (literally or figuratively)

וּקְטֹ֖רֶת

H7004

incense

a fumigation

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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הִקְטִ֑ירוּ

H6999

and have not burned

to smoke, i.e., turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)

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וְעֹלָה֙

H5930

burnt offerings

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

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לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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הֶעֱל֣וּ

H5927

nor offered

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

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בַקֹּ֔דֶשׁ

H6944

in the holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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לֵֽאלֹהֵ֖י

H430

place unto the 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

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יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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 careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?