2 Chronicles 34:23

Authorized King James Version

And she answered them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell ye the man that sent you to me,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אִמְר֣וּ
H559
And she answered
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
לָהֶ֔ם
H0
#3
כֹּֽה
H3541
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
#4
אִמְר֣וּ
H559
And she answered
to say (used with great latitude)
#5
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
H430
God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#7
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#8
אִמְר֣וּ
H559
And she answered
to say (used with great latitude)
#9
לָאִ֔ישׁ
H376
ye the man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#10
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#11
שָׁלַ֥ח
H7971
that sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#12
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
אֵלָֽי׃
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to

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 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