2 Chronicles 30:4

Authorized King James Version

And the thing pleased the king and all the congregation.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּישַׁ֥ר
pleased
to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
#2
הַדָּבָ֖ר
And the thing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
בְּעֵינֵ֣י
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#4
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ
the king
a king
#5
וּבְעֵינֵ֖י
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#6
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
הַקָּהָֽל׃
and all the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)

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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original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