2 Chronicles 31:12

Authorized King James Version

And brought in the offerings and the tithes and the dedicated things faithfully: over which Cononiah the Levite was ruler, and Shimei his brother was the next.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּבִ֨יאוּ
H935
And brought in
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הַתְּרוּמָ֧ה
H8641
the offerings
a present (as offered up), especially in sacrifice or as tribute
#4
וְהַֽמַּעֲשֵׂ֛ר
H4643
and the tithes
a tenth; especially a tithe
#5
וְהַקֳּדָשִׁ֖ים
H6944
and the dedicated
a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
#6
בֶּֽאֱמוּנָ֑ה
H530
things faithfully
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
#7
וַֽעֲלֵיהֶ֤ם
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
נָגִיד֙
H5057
was ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#9
כָּֽונַנְיָ֣הוּ
H3562
over which Cononiah
conanjah, the name of two israelites
#10
הַלֵּוִ֔י
H3881
the Levite
a levite or descendant of levi
#11
וְשִׁמְעִ֥י
H8096
and Shimei
shimi, the name of twenty israelites
#12
אָחִ֖יהוּ
H251
his brother
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#13
מִשְׁנֶֽה׃
H4932
was the next
properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights covenant through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of faith connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about faith, 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of covenant within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes faith in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection