2 Chronicles 35:17

Authorized King James Version

And the children of Israel that were present kept the passover at that time, and the feast of unleavened bread seven days.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיַּֽעֲשׂ֨וּ

H6213

kept

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

בְנֵֽי

H1121

And 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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֧ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

הַֽנִּמְצְאִ֛ים

H4672

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

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

הַפֶּ֖סַח

H6453

the passover

a pretermission, i.e., exemption; used only techically of the jewish passover (the festival or the victim)

בָּעֵ֣ת

H6256

at that time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

הַהִ֑יא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

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חַ֥ג

H2282

and the feast

a festival, or a victim therefor

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הַמַּצּ֖וֹת

H4682

of unleavened bread

properly, sweetness; concretely, sweet (i.e., not soured or bittered with yeast); specifically, an unfermented cake or loaf, or (elliptically) the fes

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שִׁבְעַ֥ת

H7651

seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

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יָמִֽים׃

H3117

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

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 revelation 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?