2 Chronicles 33:8

Authorized King James Version

Neither will I any more remove the foot of Israel from out of the land which I have appointed for your fathers; so that they will take heed to do all that I have commanded them, according to the whole law and the statutes and the ordinances by the hand of Moses.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
אֹסִ֗יף
H3254
Neither will I any more
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#3
לְהָסִיר֙
H5493
remove
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#4
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
רֶ֣גֶל
H7272
the foot
a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
מֵעַל֙
H5921
from out
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
הָֽאֲדָמָ֔ה
H127
of the land
soil (from its general redness)
#9
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#10
הֶֽעֱמַ֖דְתִּי
H5975
which I have appointed
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
#11
לַאֲבֽוֹתֵיכֶ֑ם
H1
for your fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#12
רַ֣ק׀
H7535
properly, leanness, i.e., (figuratively) limitation; only adverbial, merely, or conjunctional, although
#13
אִם
H518
so that
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#14
יִשְׁמְר֣וּ
H8104
they will take heed
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#15
לַֽעֲשׂ֗וֹת
H6213
to do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#16
אֵ֚ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#18
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#19
צִוִּיתִ֔ים
H6680
all that I have commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#20
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#21
הַתּוֹרָ֛ה
H8451
them according to the whole law
a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
#22
וְהַֽחֻקִּ֥ים
H2706
and the statutes
an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
#23
וְהַמִּשְׁפָּטִ֖ים
H4941
and the ordinances
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#24
בְּיַד
H3027
by the hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#25
מֹשֶֽׁה׃
H4872
of Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection