2 Chronicles 36:21

Authorized King James Version

To fulfil the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, until the land had enjoyed her sabbaths: for as long as she lay desolate she kept sabbath, to fulfil threescore and ten years.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לְמַלֹּ֖אות
H4390
To fulfil
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#2
דְּבַר
H1697
the word
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
יְהוָה֙
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
בְּפִ֣י
H6310
by the mouth
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#5
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
H3414
of Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#6
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#7
רָֽצְתָ֥ה
H7521
had enjoyed
to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
#8
הָאָ֖רֶץ
H776
until the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#9
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
שַׁבְּתוֹתֶ֑יהָ
H7676
her sabbaths
intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath
#11
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
יְמֵ֤י
H3117
for as long as
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
#13
הָשַּׁמָּה֙
H8074
she lay desolate
to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
#14
שָׁבָ֔תָה
H7673
she kept sabbath
to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
#15
לְמַלֹּ֖אות
H4390
To fulfil
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#16
שִׁבְעִ֥ים
H7657
threescore and ten
seventy
#17
שָׁנָֽה׃
H8141
years
a year (as a revolution of time)

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