2 Chronicles 31:3

Authorized King James Version

He appointed also the king's portion of his substance for the burnt offerings, to wit, for the morning and evening burnt offerings, and the burnt offerings for the sabbaths, and for the new moons, and for the set feasts, as it is written in the law of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמְנָת֩

H4521

portion

an allotment (by courtesy, law or providence)

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ

H4428

He appointed also the king's

a king

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

רְכוּשׁ֜וֹ

H7399

of his substance

property (as gathered)

וְהָ֣עֹל֔וֹת

H5930

and the burnt offerings

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

וְהָ֣עֹל֔וֹת

H5930

and the burnt offerings

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

הַבֹּ֣קֶר

H1242

to wit for the morning

properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning

וְהָעֶ֔רֶב

H6153

and evening

dusk

וְהָ֣עֹל֔וֹת

H5930

and the burnt offerings

a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)

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לַשַּׁבָּת֖וֹת

H7676

for the sabbaths

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

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וְלֶֽחֳדָשִׁ֣ים

H2320

and for the new moons

the new moon; by implication, a month

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וְלַמֹּֽעֲדִ֑ים

H4150

and for the set feasts

properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for

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כַּכָּת֖וּב

H3789

as it is written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

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בְּתוֹרַ֥ת

H8451

in the law

a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

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

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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?