2 Chronicles 33:12

Authorized King James Version

And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וּכְהָצֵ֣ר
H6887
And when he was in affliction
to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
#2
ל֔וֹ
H0
#3
חִלָּ֕ה
H2470
he besought
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to stroke (in flattering), entreat
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
מִלִּפְנֵ֖י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#6
יְהוָ֣ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
H430
his 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
#8
וַיִּכָּנַ֣ע
H3665
and humbled
properly, to bend the knee; hence, to humiliate, vanquish
#9
מְאֹ֔ד
H3966
himself greatly
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
#10
מִלִּפְנֵ֖י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#11
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
H430
his 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
#12
אֲבֹתָֽיו׃
H1
of his fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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