2 Chronicles 6:5

Authorized King James Version

Since the day that I brought forth my people out of the land of Egypt I chose no city among all the tribes of Israel to build an house in, that my name might be there; neither chose I any man to be a ruler over my people Israel:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
מִן
H4480
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
#2
הַיּ֗וֹם
H3117
Since the day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#3
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#4
הוֹצֵ֣אתִי
H3318
that I brought forth
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
עַמִּ֥י
H5971
my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#7
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ
H776
out of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#8
מִצְרַיִם֒
H4714
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#9
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
בָחַ֣רְתִּֽי
H977
I chose
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#11
בְעִ֗יר
H5892
no city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#12
מִכֹּל֙
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
שִׁבְטֵ֣י
H7626
among all the tribes
a scion, i.e., (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
#14
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#15
לִבְנ֣וֹת
H1129
to build
to build (literally and figuratively)
#16
בַּ֔יִת
H1004
an house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#17
לִֽהְי֥וֹת
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#18
שְׁמִ֖י
H8034
in that my name
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
#19
שָׁ֑ם
H8033
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#20
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#21
בָחַ֣רְתִּֽי
H977
I chose
properly, to try, i.e., (by implication) select
#22
בְאִ֔ישׁ
H376
I any man
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#23
לִֽהְי֥וֹת
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#24
נָגִ֖יד
H5057
to be a ruler
a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes
#25
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#26
עַמִּ֥י
H5971
my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#27
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
H3478
Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection