2 Chronicles 31:5

Authorized King James Version

And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְכִפְרֹ֣ץ

H6555

came abroad

to break out (in many applications, direct and indirect, literal and figurative)

הַדָּבָ֗ר

H1697

And as soon as the commandment

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הִרְבּ֤וּ

H7235

in abundance

to increase (in whatever respect)

בְנֵֽי

H1121

the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יִשְׂרָאֵל֙

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

רֵאשִׁ֣ית

H7225

the firstfruits

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

דָּגָ֗ן

H1715

of corn

properly, increase, i.e., grain

תִּיר֤וֹשׁ

H8492

wine

must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine

וְיִצְהָר֙

H3323

and oil

oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing

#10

וּדְבַ֔שׁ

H1706

and honey

honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup

#11

וְכֹ֖ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#12

תְּבוּאַ֣ת

H8393

and of all the increase

income, i.e., produce (literally or figuratively)

#13

שָׂדֶ֑ה

H7704

of the field

a field (as flat)

#14

וּמַעְשַׂ֥ר

H4643

and the tithe

a tenth; especially a tithe

#15

הַכֹּ֛ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#16

לָרֹ֖ב

H7230

they in abundantly

abundance (in any respect)

#17

הֵבִֽיאוּ׃

H935

brought

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?
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?