2 Chronicles 31:20

Authorized King James Version

And thus did Hezekiah throughout all Judah, and wrought that which was good and right and truth before the LORD his God.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּ֨עַשׂ
H6213
And thus did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
כָּזֹ֛את
H2063
this (often used adverb)
#3
יְחִזְקִיָּ֖הוּ
H3169
Hezekiah
jechizkijah, the name of five israelites
#4
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
יְהוּדָ֑ה
H3063
throughout all Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#6
וַיַּ֨עַשׂ
H6213
And thus did
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#7
הַטּ֤וֹב
H2896
that which was good
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#8
וְהַיָּשָׁר֙
H3477
and right
straight (literally or figuratively)
#9
וְהָ֣אֱמֶ֔ת
H571
and truth
stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
#10
לִפְנֵ֖י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#11
יְהוָ֥ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
אֱלֹהָֽיו׃
H430
his 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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of truth 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation 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 truth in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection