2 Chronicles 30:18

Authorized King James Version

For a multitude of the people, even many of Ephraim, and Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet did they eat the passover otherwise than it was written. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, The good LORD pardon every one

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

מַרְבִּ֣ית

H4768

For a multitude

a multitude; also offspring; specifically interest (on capital)

הָעָ֡ם

H5971

of the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

רַ֠בַּת

H7227

even many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

מֵֽאֶפְרַ֨יִם

H669

of Ephraim

ephrajim, a son of joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

וּמְנַשֶּׁ֜ה

H4519

and Manasseh

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

יִשָּׂשכָ֤ר

H3485

Issachar

jissaskar, a son of jacob

וּזְבֻלוּן֙

H2074

and Zebulun

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

בְּלֹ֣א

H3808

had not

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

#10

הִטֶּהָ֔רוּ

H2891

cleansed

to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)

#11

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#12

אָכְל֥וּ

H398

themselves yet did they eat

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

הַפֶּ֖סַח

H6453

the passover

a pretermission, i.e., exemption; used only techically of the jewish passover (the festival or the victim)

#15

בְּלֹ֣א

H3808

had not

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

#16

כַכָּת֑וּב

H3789

otherwise than it was written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#17

כִּי֩

H3588

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

#18

הִתְפַּלֵּ֨ל

H6419

prayed

to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray

#19

יְחִזְקִיָּ֤הוּ

H3169

But Hezekiah

jechizkijah, the name of five israelites

#20

עֲלֵיהֶם֙

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#21

לֵאמֹ֔ר

H559

for them saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#22

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

LORD

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

#23

הַטּ֖וֹב

H2896

The good

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good

#24

יְכַפֵּ֥ר

H3722

pardon

to cover (specifically with bitumen)

#25

בְּעַֽד׃

H1157

in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc

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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
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?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 30 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?