2 Chronicles 6:36

Authorized King James Version

If they sin against thee, (for there is no man which sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and deliver them over before their enemies, and they carry them away captives unto a land far off or near;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
יֶחֱטָ֔א
H2398
If they sin
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#3
לָ֗ךְ
H0
#4
כִּ֣י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
אֵ֤ין
H369
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
#6
אָדָם֙
H120
against thee (for there is no man
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
#7
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#8
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#9
יֶחֱטָ֔א
H2398
If they sin
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#10
וְאָֽנַפְתָּ֣
H599
not and thou be angry
to breathe hard, i.e., be enraged
#11
בָ֔ם
H0
#12
וּנְתַתָּ֖ם
H5414
with them and deliver
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#13
לִפְנֵ֣י
H6440
them over 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
#14
אוֹיֵ֑ב
H341
their enemies
hating; an adversary
#15
שֽׁוֹבֵיהֶ֛ם
H7617
and they carry them away
to transport into captivity
#16
שֽׁוֹבֵיהֶ֛ם
H7617
and they carry them away
to transport into captivity
#17
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#18
אֶ֥רֶץ
H776
unto a land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#19
רְחוֹקָ֖ה
H7350
far off
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
#20
א֥וֹ
H176
desire (and so probably in proverbs 31:4); hence (by way of alternative) or, also if
#21
קְרוֹבָֽה׃
H7138
or near
near (in place, kindred or time)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Chronicles Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection