2 Chronicles 34:17

Authorized King James Version

And they have gathered together the money that was found in the house of the LORD, and have delivered it into the hand of the overseers, and to the hand of the workmen.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּתִּ֕יכוּ
H5413
And they have gathered together
to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
הַכֶּ֖סֶף
H3701
the money
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#4
הַנִּמְצָ֣א
H4672
that was 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
#5
בְּבֵית
H1004
in the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#6
יְהוָ֑ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#7
וַֽיִּתְּנ֗וּהוּ
H5414
and have delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#8
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
יַ֖ד
H3027
and to 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
#10
הַמֻּפְקָדִ֔ים
H6485
of the overseers
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
#11
וְעַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
יַ֖ד
H3027
and to 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
#13
עוֹשֵׂ֥י
H6213
of the workmen
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#14
הַמְּלָאכָֽה׃
H4399
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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