2 Chronicles 30:11

Authorized King James Version

Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַךְ

H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

אֲנָשִׁ֛ים

H582

Nevertheless divers

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

מֵֽאָשֵׁ֥ר

H836

of Asher

asher, a son of jacob, and the tribe descended from him, with its territory; also a place in palestine

וּמְנַשֶּׁ֖ה

H4519

and Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

וּמִזְּבֻל֑וּן

H2074

and of Zebulun

zebulon, a son of jacob; also his territory and tribe

נִֽכְנְע֔וּ

H3665

humbled

properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish

וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ

H935

themselves and came

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

לִירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

to Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?