2 Chronicles 32:27

Authorized King James Version

And Hezekiah had exceeding much riches and honour: and he made himself treasuries for silver, and for gold, and for precious stones, and for spices, and for shields, and for all manner of pleasant jewels;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֧י

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

לִֽיחִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ

H3169

And Hezekiah

jechizkijah, the name of five israelites

עֹ֥שֶׁר

H6239

riches

wealth

וְכָב֖וֹד

H3519

and honour

properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness

הַרְבֵּ֣ה

H7235

much

to increase (in whatever respect)

מְאֹ֑ד

H3966

had exceeding

properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or

וְאֹֽצָר֣וֹת

H214

himself treasuries

a depository

עָֽשָׂה

H6213

and he made

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

ל֠וֹ

#10

לְכֶ֨סֶף

H3701

for silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#11

וּלְזָהָ֜ב

H2091

and for gold

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky

#12

וּלְאֶ֣בֶן

H68

stones

a stone

#13

יְקָרָ֗ה

H3368

and for precious

valuable (objectively or subjectively)

#14

וְלִבְשָׂמִים֙

H1314

and for spices

fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant

#15

וּלְמָ֣גִנִּ֔ים

H4043

and for shields

a shield (i.e., the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile

#16

וּלְכֹ֖ל

H3605

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

#17

כְּלֵ֥י

H3627

jewels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#18

חֶמְדָּֽה׃

H2532

and for all manner of pleasant

delight

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation 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?