2 Chronicles 35:27

Authorized King James Version

And his deeds, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of the kings of Israel and Judah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּדְבָרָ֕יו

H1697

And his deeds

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הָרִֽאשֹׁנִ֖ים

H7223

first

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

וְהָאַֽחֲרֹנִ֑ים

H314

and last

hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western

הִנָּ֣ם

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

כְּתוּבִ֔ים

H3789

behold they are written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

סֵ֥פֶר

H5612

in the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

מַלְכֵֽי

H4428

of the kings

a king

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

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

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וִֽיהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

and Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation in this particular way.

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?