2 Chronicles 33:18

Authorized King James Version

Now the rest of the acts of Manasseh, and his prayer unto his God, and the words of the seers that spake to him in the name of the LORD God of Israel, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְיֶ֨תֶר
H3499
Now the rest
properly, an overhanging, i.e., (by implication) a small rope (as hanging free)
#2
דִּבְרֵ֖י
H1697
and the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
מְנַשֶּׁה֮
H4519
of Manasseh
menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
#4
וּתְפִלָּת֣וֹ
H8605
and his prayer
intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
#5
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
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
#7
דִּבְרֵ֖י
H1697
and the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#8
הַֽחֹזִ֔ים
H2374
of the seers
a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
#9
הַֽמְדַבְּרִ֣ים
H1696
that spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#10
אֵלָ֔יו
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#11
בְּשֵׁ֥ם
H8034
to him in the name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#12
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#13
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
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
#14
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#15
הִנָּ֕ם
H2005
lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
#16
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#17
דִּבְרֵ֖י
H1697
and the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#18
מַלְכֵ֥י
H4428
of the kings
a king
#19
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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

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