2 Chronicles 33:5

Authorized King James Version

And he built altars for all the host of heaven in the two courts of the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּ֥בֶן

H1129

And he built

to build (literally and figuratively)

מִזְבְּח֖וֹת

H4196

altars

an altar

לְכָל

H3605

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

צְבָ֣א

H6635

for all the host

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם

H8064

of heaven

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

בִּשְׁתֵּ֖י

H8147

in the two

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

חַצְר֥וֹת

H2691

courts

a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)

בֵּית

H1004

of the house

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

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

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

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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?