2 Chronicles 4:11

Authorized King James Version

And Huram made the pots, and the shovels, and the basons. And Huram finished the work that he was to make for king Solomon for the house of God;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
עָשָׂ֛ה
H6213
made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#2
חוּרָ֔ם
H2438
chiram or chirom, the name of two tyrians
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
הַ֨סִּיר֔וֹת
H5518
the pots
a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
#5
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הַיָּעִ֖ים
H3257
and the shovels
a shovel
#7
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
הַמִּזְרָק֑וֹת
H4219
and the basons
a bowl (as if for sprinkling)
#9
וַיְכַ֣ל
H3615
finished
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
#10
חיּרָ֗ם
H2438
chiram or chirom, the name of two tyrians
#11
עָשָׂ֛ה
H6213
made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
הַמְּלָאכָ֔ה
H4399
the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#14
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
עָשָׂ֛ה
H6213
made
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#16
לַמֶּ֥לֶךְ
H4428
for king
a king
#17
שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה
H8010
Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#18
בְּבֵ֥ית
H1004
for the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#19
הָֽאֱלֹהִֽים׃
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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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