2 Chronicles 6:39

Authorized King James Version

Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, their prayer and their supplications, and maintain their cause, and forgive thy people which have sinned against thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְשָֽׁמַעְתָּ֙
H8085
Then hear
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#3
הַשָּׁמַ֜יִם
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
#4
מִמְּכ֣וֹן
H4349
place
properly, a fixture, i.e., a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode
#5
שִׁבְתְּךָ֗
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
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
תְּפִלָּתָם֙
H8605
their prayer
intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
#8
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
תְּחִנֹּ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם
H8467
and their supplications
graciousness; causatively, entreaty
#10
וְעָשִׂ֖יתָ
H6213
and maintain
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#11
מִשְׁפָּטָ֑ם
H4941
their cause
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#12
וְסָֽלַחְתָּ֥
H5545
and forgive
to forgive
#13
לְעַמְּךָ֖
H5971
thy people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#14
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#15
חָֽטְאוּ
H2398
which have sinned
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
#16
לָֽךְ׃
H0

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 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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection