2 Chronicles 33:16

Authorized King James Version

And he repaired the altar of the LORD, and sacrificed thereon peace offerings and thank offerings, and commanded Judah to serve the LORD God of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּ֙כֶן֙
H1129
And he repaired
to build (literally and figuratively)
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
מִזְבַּ֣ח
H4196
the altar
an altar
#4
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#5
וַיִּזְבַּ֣ח
H2076
and sacrificed
to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
#6
עָלָ֔יו
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
זִבְחֵ֥י
H2077
offerings
properly, a slaughter, i.e., the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
#8
שְׁלָמִ֖ים
H8002
thereon peace
properly, requital, i.e., a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
#9
וְתוֹדָ֑ה
H8426
and thank offerings
properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
#10
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙
H559
and commanded
to say (used with great latitude)
#11
לִֽיהוּדָ֔ה
H3063
Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#12
לַֽעֲב֕וֹד
H5647
to serve
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#13
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#15
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
H430
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
#16
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection