2 Chronicles 34:10

Authorized King James Version

And they put it in the hand of the workmen that had the oversight of the house of the LORD, and they gave it to the workmen that wrought in the house of the LORD, to repair and amend the house:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּתְּנ֨וּ
H5414
And they put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
יַד֙
H3027
it in 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
#4
עֹשִׂים֙
H6213
it to the workmen
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה
H4399
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#6
הַמֻּפְקָדִ֖ים
H6485
that had the oversight
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
#7
הַבָּֽיִת׃
H1004
in the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
וַיִּתְּנ֨וּ
H5414
And they put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#10
אֹת֜וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
עֹשִׂים֙
H6213
it to the workmen
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#12
הַמְּלָאכָ֗ה
H4399
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#13
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
עֹשִׂים֙
H6213
it to the workmen
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#15
הַבָּֽיִת׃
H1004
in the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#16
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#17
לִבְדּ֥וֹק
H918
to repair
to mend a breach
#18
וּלְחַזֵּ֖ק
H2388
and amend
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#19
הַבָּֽיִת׃
H1004
in the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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 historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection