2 Chronicles 6:3

Authorized King James Version

And the king turned his face, and blessed the whole congregation of Israel: and all the congregation of Israel stood.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיַּסֵּ֤ב
H5437
turned
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
#2
הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙
H4428
And the king
a king
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
פָּנָ֔יו
H6440
his face
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#5
וַיְבָ֕רֶךְ
H1288
and blessed
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
#6
אֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
קְהַ֥ל
H6951
and all the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)
#9
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#10
וְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
קְהַ֥ל
H6951
and all the congregation
assemblage (usually concretely)
#12
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#13
עוֹמֵֽד׃
H5975
stood
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine revelation 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