2 Chronicles 31:10

Authorized King James Version

And Azariah the chief priest of the house of Zadok answered him, and said, Since the people began to bring the offerings into the house of the LORD, we have had enough to eat, and have left plenty: for the LORD hath blessed his people; and that which is left is this great store.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַ֠יֹּאמֶר

H559

answered

to say (used with great latitude)

אֵלָ֗יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

עֲזַרְיָ֧הוּ

H5838

And Azariah

azarjah, the name of nineteen israelites

הַכֹּהֵ֛ן

H3548

priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

הָרֹ֖אשׁ

H7218

the chief

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

בֵית

H1004

into the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

צָד֑וֹק

H6659

of Zadok

tsadok, the name of eight or nine israelites

וַ֠יֹּאמֶר

H559

answered

to say (used with great latitude)

מֵֽהָחֵ֨ל

H2490

Since the people began

properly, to bore, i.e., (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin

#10

הַתְּרוּמָ֜ה

H8641

the offerings

a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute

#11

לָבִ֣יא

H935

to bring

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#12

בֵית

H1004

into the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#13

יְהוָה֙

H3068

for the LORD

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

#14

אָכ֨וֹל

H398

to eat

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#15

וְשָׂב֤וֹעַ

H7646

we have had enough

to sate, i.e., fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)

#16

וְהַנּוֹתָ֖ר

H3498

and have left

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

#17

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#18

לָר֔וֹב

H7230

plenty

abundance (in any respect)

#19

כִּ֤י

H3588

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

#20

יְהוָה֙

H3068

for the LORD

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

#21

בֵּרַ֣ךְ

H1288

hath blessed

to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as

#22

אֶת

H853

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

#23

עַמּ֔וֹ

H5971

his people

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

#24

וְהַנּוֹתָ֖ר

H3498

and have left

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

#25

אֶת

H853

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

#26

הֶֽהָמ֥וֹן

H1995

is this great store

a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth

#27

הַזֶּֽה׃

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

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

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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?