2 Chronicles 30:17

Authorized King James Version

For there were many in the congregation that were not sanctified: therefore the Levites had the charge of the killing of the passovers for every one that was not clean, to sanctify them unto the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
רַבַּ֥ת
H7227
For there were many
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#3
בַּקָּהָ֖ל
H6951
in the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)
#4
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#5
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
לְהַקְדִּ֖ישׁ
H6942
that were not sanctified
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#7
וְהַלְוִיִּ֞ם
H3881
therefore the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#8
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
שְׁחִיטַ֣ת
H7821
had the charge of the killing
slaughter
#10
הַפְּסָחִ֗ים
H6453
of the passovers
a pretermission, i.e., exemption; used only techically of the jewish passover (the festival or the victim)
#11
לְכֹל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#13
טָה֔וֹר
H2889
for every one that was not clean
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
#14
לְהַקְדִּ֖ישׁ
H6942
that were not sanctified
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
#15
לַֽיהוָֽה׃
H3068
them unto the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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