2 Chronicles 6:24

Authorized King James Version

And if thy people Israel be put to the worse before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee; and shall return and confess thy name, and pray and make supplication before thee in this house;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְֽאִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
יִנָּגֵ֞ף
H5062
be put to the worse
to push, gore, defeat, stub (the toe), inflict (a disease)
#3
עַמְּךָ֧
H5971
And if thy people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#4
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
לְפָנֶ֖יךָ
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
#6
אוֹיֵ֖ב
H341
the enemy
hating; an adversary
#7
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#8
יֶֽחֶטְאוּ
H2398
because they have sinned
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#9
לָ֑ךְ
H0
#10
וְשָׁ֙בוּ֙
H7725
against thee and shall return
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#11
וְהוֹד֣וּ
H3034
and confess
physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha
#12
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
שְׁמֶ֔ךָ
H8034
thy name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#14
וְהִתְפַּֽלְל֧וּ
H6419
and pray
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
#15
וְהִֽתְחַנְּנ֛וּ
H2603
and make supplication
properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e., move to favor by petition)
#16
לְפָנֶ֖יךָ
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
#17
בַּבַּ֥יִת
H1004
thee in this house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#18
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection