2 Chronicles 35:6

Authorized King James Version

So kill the passover, and sanctify yourselves, and prepare your brethren, that they may do according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשַֽׁחֲט֖וּ

H7819

So kill

to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)

הַפָּ֑סַח

H6453

the passover

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

וְהִתְקַדְּשׁוּ֙

H6942

and sanctify

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

וְהָכִ֣ינוּ

H3559

yourselves and prepare

properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,

לַֽאֲחֵיכֶ֔ם

H251

your brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

לַֽעֲשׂ֥וֹת

H6213

that they may do

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

כִּדְבַר

H1697

according to the word

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

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

בְּיַד

H3027

by the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

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מֹשֶֽׁה׃

H4872

of Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

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

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?