2 Chronicles 34:16

Authorized King James Version

And Shaphan carried the book to the king, and brought the king word back again, saying, All that was committed to thy servants, they do it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּבֵ֨א
H935
carried
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
שָׁפָ֤ן
H8227
And Shaphan
a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
הַסֵּ֙פֶר֙
H5612
the book
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#5
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#6
הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#7
וַיָּ֨שֶׁב
H7725
and brought
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#8
ע֧וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#9
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#11
דָּבָ֖ר
H1697
word
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#12
לֵאמֹ֑ר
H559
again saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#13
כֹּ֛ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
נִתַּ֥ן
H5414
All that was committed
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#16
בְּיַד
H3027
to
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
#17
עֲבָדֶ֖יךָ
H5650
thy servants
a servant
#18
הֵ֥ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#19
עֹשִֽׂים׃
H6213
they do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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