2 Chronicles 6:29

Authorized King James Version

Then what prayer or what supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when every one shall know his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands in this house:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#2
תְּפִלָּ֣ה
H8605
Then what prayer
intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
#3
כָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
תְּחִנָּ֗ה
H8467
or what supplication
graciousness; causatively, entreaty
#5
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
יִֽהְיֶה֙
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#7
לְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
הָ֣אָדָ֔ם
H120
soever shall be made of any man
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
#9
וּלְכֹ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
עַמְּךָ֣
H5971
or of all thy people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#11
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#12
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
יֵֽדְע֗וּ
H3045
shall know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#14
אִ֤ישׁ
H376
when every one
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#15
נִגְעוֹ֙
H5061
his own sore
a blow (figuratively, infliction); also (by implication) a spot (concretely, a leprous person or dress)
#16
וּמַכְאֹב֔וֹ
H4341
and his own grief
anguish or (figuratively) affliction
#17
וּפָרַ֥שׂ
H6566
and shall spread forth
to break apart, disperse, etc
#18
כַּפָּ֖יו
H3709
his hands
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
#19
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#20
הַבַּ֥יִת
H1004
in this house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#21
הַזֶּֽה׃
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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

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