2 Chronicles 6:4

Authorized King James Version

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who hath with his hands fulfilled that which he spake with his mouth to my father David, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֵאמֹֽר׃
H559
And he said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
בָּר֤וּךְ
H1288
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
#3
יְהוָה֙
H3068
be the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
H430
God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#5
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#6
אֲשֶׁר֙
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
דִּבֶּ֣ר
H1696
that which he spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#8
בְּפִ֔יו
H6310
with his mouth
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#9
אֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
דָּוִ֣יד
H1732
David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#11
אָבִ֑י
H1
to my father
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
#12
וּבְיָדָ֥יו
H3027
who hath with his hands
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#13
מִלֵּ֖א
H4390
fulfilled
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#14
לֵאמֹֽר׃
H559
And he said
to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Chronicles.

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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection