2 Chronicles 34:33

Authorized King James Version

And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
סָ֔רוּ
H5493
they departed
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#2
יֹֽאשִׁיָּ֜הוּ
H2977
And Josiah
joshijah, the name of two israelites
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
הַתֹּעֵב֗וֹת
H8441
all the abominations
properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
#6
מִֽכָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
הָאֲרָצוֹת֮
H776
out of all the countries
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#8
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
לִבְנֵ֣י
H1121
that pertained to the children
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#10
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#11
לַֽעֲב֖וֹד
H5647
even to serve
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#12
אֵ֤ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
הַנִּמְצָא֙
H4672
and made all that were present
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
#15
בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
in Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#16
לַֽעֲב֖וֹד
H5647
even to serve
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#17
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#18
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#19
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
H430
the 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
#20
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#21
יָמָ֕יו
H3117
And all his days
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#22
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#23
סָ֔רוּ
H5493
they departed
to turn off (literally or figuratively)
#24
מֵֽאַחֲרֵ֕י
H310
not from following
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#25
יְהוָ֖ה
H3068
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#26
אֱלֹהֵ֥י
H430
the 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
#27
אֲבֽוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃
H1
of their fathers
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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