2 Chronicles 32:16

Authorized King James Version

And his servants spake yet more against the LORD God, and against his servant Hezekiah.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעוֹד֙
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#2
דִּבְּר֣וּ
spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#3
עַבְדּֽוֹ׃
And his servants
a servant
#4
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#5
יְהוָ֖ה
yet more against the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים
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
#7
וְעַ֖ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
יְחִזְקִיָּ֥הוּ
Hezekiah
jechizkijah, the name of five israelites
#9
עַבְדּֽוֹ׃
And his servants
a servant

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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