2 Chronicles 30:16

Authorized King James Version

And they stood in their place after their manner, according to the law of Moses the man of God: the priests sprinkled the blood, which they received of the hand of the Levites.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּֽעַמְד֤וּ
H5975
And they stood
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#2
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
עָמְדָם֙
H5977
in their place
a spot (as being fixed)
#4
כְּמִשְׁפָּטָ֔ם
H4941
after their manner
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#5
כְּתוֹרַ֖ת
H8451
according to the law
a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
#6
מֹשֶׁ֣ה
H4872
of Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#7
אִישׁ
H376
the man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#8
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים
H430
of 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
#9
הַכֹּֽהֲנִים֙
H3548
the priests
literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
#10
זֹֽרְקִ֣ים
H2236
sprinkled
to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הַדָּ֔ם
H1818
the blood
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
#13
מִיַּ֖ד
H3027
which they received of the hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#14
הַלְוִיִּֽם׃
H3881
of the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi

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

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