2 Chronicles 36:19

Authorized King James Version

And they burnt the house of God, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem, and burnt all the palaces thereof with fire, and destroyed all the goodly vessels thereof.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שָֽׂרְפ֣וּ
H8313
And they burnt
to be (causatively, set) on fire
#2
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
בֵּ֣ית
H1004
the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#4
הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים
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
וַֽיְנַתְּצ֔וּ
H5422
and brake down
to tear down
#6
אֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
חוֹמַ֣ת
H2346
the wall
a wall of protection
#8
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
H3389
of Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#9
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
אַרְמְנוֹתֶ֙יהָ֙
H759
all the palaces
a citadel (from its height)
#11
שָֽׂרְפ֣וּ
H8313
And they burnt
to be (causatively, set) on fire
#12
בָאֵ֔שׁ
H784
thereof with fire
fire (literally or figuratively)
#13
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
כְּלֵ֥י
H3627
vessels
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#15
מַֽחֲמַדֶּ֖יהָ
H4261
all the goodly
delightful; hence, a delight, i.e., object of affection or desire
#16
לְהַשְׁחִֽית׃
H7843
and destroyed
to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)

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 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 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