2 Chronicles 34:13

Authorized King James Version

Also they were over the bearers of burdens, and were overseers of all that wrought the work in any manner of service: and of the Levites there were scribes, and officers, and porters.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעַ֣ל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#2
הַסַּבָּלִ֗ים
H5449
Also they were over the bearers of burdens
a porter
#3
וּֽמְנַצְּחִים֙
H5329
and were overseers
properly, to glitter from afar, i.e., to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the temple services and its music); to be permanent
#4
לְכֹל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
עֹשֵׂ֣ה
H6213
of all that wrought
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#6
מְלָאכָ֔ה
H4399
the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#7
וַֽעֲבוֹדָ֑ה
H5656
in any manner of service
work of any kind
#8
וַֽעֲבוֹדָ֑ה
H5656
in any manner of service
work of any kind
#9
וּמֵֽהַלְוִיִּ֔ם
H3881
and of the Levites
a levite or descendant of levi
#10
סֽוֹפְרִ֥ים
H5608
there were scribes
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
#11
וְשֹֽׁטְרִ֖ים
H7860
and officers
properly, a scribe, i.e., (by analogy or implication) an official superintendent or magistrate
#12
וְשֽׁוֹעֲרִֽים׃
H7778
and porters
a janitor

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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