2 Chronicles 33:10

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְדַבֵּ֧ר
H1696
spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#2
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
מְנַשֶּׁ֥ה
H4519
to Manasseh
menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#5
וְאֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
עַמּ֖וֹ
H5971
and to his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#7
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#8
הִקְשִֽׁיבוּ׃
H7181
but they would not hearken
to prick up the ears, i.e., hearken

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 sovereignty 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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection