2 Chronicles 30:19

Authorized King James Version

That prepareth his heart to seek God, the LORD God of his fathers, though he be not cleansed according to the purification of the sanctuary.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
לְבָב֣וֹ
H3824
his heart
the heart (as the most interior organ)
#3
הֵכִ֔ין
H3559
That prepareth
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
#4
לִדְר֛וֹשׁ
H1875
to seek
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
#5
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
H430
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
#6
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
H430
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
#8
אֲבוֹתָ֑יו
H1
of his fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#9
וְלֹ֖א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
כְּטָֽהֳרַ֥ת
H2893
though he be not cleansed according to the purification
ceremonial purification; moral purity
#11
הַקֹּֽדֶשׁ׃
H6944
of the sanctuary
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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