2 Chronicles 31:16

Authorized King James Version

Beside their genealogy of males, from three years old and upward, even unto every one that entereth into the house of the LORD, his daily portion for their service in their charges according to their courses;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
מִלְּבַ֞ד
H905
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
#2
הִתְיַחְשָׂ֣ם
H3187
Beside their genealogy
to enroll by pedigree
#3
לִזְכָרִ֗ים
H2145
of males
properly, remembered, i.e., a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
#4
מִבֶּ֨ן
H1121
old
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#5
שָׁל֤וֹשׁ
H7969
from three
three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
#6
שָׁנִים֙
H8141
years
a year (as a revolution of time)
#7
וּלְמַ֔עְלָה
H4605
and upward
properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc
#8
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
הַבָּ֥א
H935
even unto every one that entereth
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#10
לְבֵית
H1004
into the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
לִדְבַר
H1697
portion
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#13
בְּיוֹמ֑וֹ
H3117
his daily
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#14
בְּיוֹמ֑וֹ
H3117
his daily
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#15
לַעֲב֣וֹדָתָ֔ם
H5656
for their service
work of any kind
#16
בְּמִשְׁמְרוֹתָ֖ם
H4931
in their charges
watch, i.e., the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e., (
#17
כְּמַחְלְקֽוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃
H4256
according to their courses
a section (of levites, people or soldiers)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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