2 Chronicles 6:33

Authorized King James Version

Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאַתָּ֞ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

תִּשְׁמַ֤ע

H8085

Then hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הַשָּׁמַ֙יִם֙

H8064

thou from the heavens

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

מִמְּכ֣וֹן

H4349

place

properly, a fixture, i.e., a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode

שִׁבְתֶּ֔ךָ

H3427

even from thy dwelling

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

וְעָשִׂ֕יתָ

H6213

and do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

כְּכֹ֛ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#10

נִקְרָ֔א

H7121

calleth

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#11

אֵלֶ֖יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

הַנָּכְרִ֑י

H5237

according to all that the stranger

strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)

#13

לְמַ֣עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

#14

וְלָדַ֕עַת

H3045

and may know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#15

כָל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#16

כְּעַמְּךָ֣

H5971

thee as doth thy people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#17

הָאָ֜רֶץ

H776

of the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#18

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#19

שִׁמְךָ֣

H8034

by thy name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#20

וּלְיִרְאָ֤ה

H3372

and fear

to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

#21

אֹֽתְךָ֙

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#22

כְּעַמְּךָ֣

H5971

thee as doth thy people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#23

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#24

וְלָדַ֕עַת

H3045

and may know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#25

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#26

שִׁמְךָ֣

H8034

by thy name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#27

נִקְרָ֔א

H7121

calleth

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#28

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#29

הַבַּ֥יִת

H1004

that this house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#30

הַזֶּ֖ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#31

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#32

בָּנִֽיתִי׃

H1129

which I have built

to build (literally and figuratively)

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

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

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?