2 Chronicles 36:18

Authorized King James Version

And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of his princes; all these he brought to Babylon.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְ֠כֹל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
כְּלֵ֞י
H3627
And all the vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#3
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#4
הָֽאֱלֹהִים֙
H430
of 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
#5
הַגְּדֹלִ֣ים
H1419
great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#6
וְהַקְּטַנִּ֔ים
H6996
and small
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
#7
וְאֹֽצְר֥וֹת
H214
and the treasures
a depository
#8
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#10
וְאֹֽצְר֥וֹת
H214
and the treasures
a depository
#11
הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ
H4428
of the king
a king
#12
וְשָׂרָ֑יו
H8269
and of his princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#13
הַכֹּ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
הֵבִ֥יא
H935
all these he brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#15
בָבֶֽל׃
H894
to Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

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