2 Chronicles 32:13

Authorized King James Version

Know ye not what I and my fathers have done unto all the people of other lands? were the gods of the nations of those lands any ways able to deliver their lands out of mine hand?

Word-by-Word Analysis

הֲלֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תֵֽדְע֗וּ

H3045

Know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

מֶ֤ה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

עָשִׂ֙יתִי֙

H6213

have done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

אֲנִ֣י

H589

וַֽאֲבוֹתַ֔י

ye not what I and my fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

לְכֹ֖ל

H3605

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

עַמֵּ֣י

H5971

unto all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

אַרְצָ֖ם

H776

of other lands

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#10

הֲיָכ֣וֹל

H3605

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

#11

יָֽכְל֗וּ

H3201

able

to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)

#12

אֱלֹהֵי֙

H430

were the gods

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

#13

גּוֹיֵ֣

H1471

of the nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

#14

אַרְצָ֖ם

H776

of other lands

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#15

לְהַצִּ֥יל

H5337

to deliver

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

#16

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#17

אַרְצָ֖ם

H776

of other lands

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#18

מִיָּדִֽי׃

H3027

out of mine hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

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

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 32 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?