2 Chronicles 5:9

Authorized King James Version

And they drew out the staves of the ark, that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽיַּאֲרִיכוּ֮
H748
And they drew out
to be (causative, make) long (literally or figuratively)
#2
הַבַּדִּ֤ים
H905
of the staves
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
#3
יֵֽרָא֖וּ
H7200
but they were not seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#4
רָאשֵׁ֨י
H7218
of the ark that the ends
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
#5
הַבַּדִּ֤ים
H905
of the staves
properly, separation; by implication, a part of the body, branch of a tree, bar for carrying; figuratively, chief of a city; especially (with preposit
#6
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#7
הָֽאָרוֹן֙
H727
from the ark
a box
#8
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#9
פְּנֵ֣י
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#10
הַדְּבִ֔יר
H1687
the oracle
the shrine or innermost part of the sanctuary
#11
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#12
יֵֽרָא֖וּ
H7200
but they were not seen
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#13
הַח֑וּצָה
H2351
without
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
#14
וַֽיְהִי
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#15
שָׁ֔ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#16
עַ֖ד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#17
הַיּ֥וֹם
H3117
And there it is unto this day
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
#18
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection