2 Chronicles 34:15

Authorized King James Version

And Hilkiah answered and said to Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah delivered the book to Shaphan.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּ֣עַן
H6030
answered
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
#2
חִלְקִיָּ֛הוּ
H2518
And Hilkiah
chilhijah, the name of eight israelites
#3
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙
H559
and said
to say (used with great latitude)
#4
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
שָׁפָֽן׃
H8227
to Shaphan
a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax
#6
הַסּוֹפֵ֔ר
H5608
the scribe
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
#7
הַסֵּ֖פֶר
H5612
the book
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#8
הַתּוֹרָ֛ה
H8451
of the law
a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
#9
מָצָ֖אתִי
H4672
I have found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#10
בְּבֵ֣ית
H1004
in the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#12
וַיִּתֵּ֧ן
H5414
delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#13
חִלְקִיָּ֛הוּ
H2518
And Hilkiah
chilhijah, the name of eight israelites
#14
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#15
הַסֵּ֖פֶר
H5612
the book
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#16
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#17
שָׁפָֽן׃
H8227
to Shaphan
a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection