2 Chronicles 33:15

Authorized King James Version

And he took away the strange gods, and the idol out of the house of the LORD, and all the altars that he had built in the mount of the house of the LORD, and in Jerusalem, and cast them out of the city.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַ֠יָּסַר

H5493

And he took away

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

אֱלֹהֵ֨י

H430

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

הַנֵּכָ֤ר

H5236

the strange

foreign, or (concretely) a foreigner, or (abstractly) heathendom

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַסֶּ֙מֶל֙

H5566

and the idol

a likeness

בֵּית

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

וְכָל

H3605

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

#10

הַֽמִּזְבְּח֗וֹת

H4196

and all the altars

an altar

#11

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#12

בָּנָ֛ה

H1129

that he had built

to build (literally and figuratively)

#13

בְּהַ֥ר

H2022

in the mount

a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

#14

בֵּית

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#15

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#16

וּבִירֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם

H3389

and in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#17

וַיַּשְׁלֵ֖ךְ

H7993

and cast

to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)

#18

ח֥וּצָה

H2351

them out

properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

#19

לָעִֽיר׃

H5892

of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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 this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?