2 Chronicles 34:26

Authorized King James Version

And as for the king of Judah, who sent you to enquire of the LORD, so shall ye say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel concerning the words which thou hast heard;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אֵלָ֑יו
H413
And as for
near, with or among; often in general, to
#2
מֶ֣לֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#3
יְהוּדָ֗ה
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#4
הַשֹּׁלֵ֤חַ
H7971
who sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#5
אֶתְכֶם֙
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
לִדְר֣וֹשׁ
H1875
you to enquire
properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
#7
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#8
כֹּ֥ה
H3541
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
#9
אָמַ֤ר
H559
so shall ye say
to say (used with great latitude)
#10
אֵלָ֑יו
H413
And as for
near, with or among; often in general, to
#11
כֹּֽה
H3541
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
#12
אָמַ֤ר
H559
so shall ye say
to say (used with great latitude)
#13
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#14
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
#15
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#16
הַדְּבָרִ֖ים
H1697
concerning the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#17
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#18
שָׁמָֽעְתָּ׃
H8085
which thou hast heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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