2 Chronicles 32:17

Authorized King James Version

He wrote also letters to rail on the LORD God of Israel, and to speak against him, saying, As the gods of the nations of other lands have not delivered their people out of mine hand, so shall not the God of Hezekiah deliver his people out of mine hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּסְפָרִ֣ים
H5612
also letters
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#2
כָּתַ֔ב
H3789
He wrote
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
#3
לְחָרֵ֕ף
H2778
to rail
to pull off, i.e., (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e., defame;
#4
לַֽיהוָ֖ה
H3068
on the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#5
אֱלֹהֵ֧י
H430
As 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
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
לֵאמֹ֗ר
H559
against him saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#8
עָלָ֜יו
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
לֵאמֹ֗ר
H559
against him saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#10
אֱלֹהֵ֧י
H430
As 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
#11
גּוֹיֵ֤י
H1471
of the nations
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
#12
הָֽאֲרָצוֹת֙
H776
of other lands
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#13
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
יַצִּ֞יל
H5337
deliver
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
#16
עַמּ֖וֹ
H5971
his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#17
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
#18
כֵּ֣ן
H3651
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#19
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#20
יַצִּ֞יל
H5337
deliver
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
#21
אֱלֹהֵ֧י
H430
As 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
#22
יְחִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ
H3169
of Hezekiah
jechizkijah, the name of five israelites
#23
עַמּ֖וֹ
H5971
his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#24
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 simile or metaphorical language. 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