2 Chronicles 7:11

Authorized King James Version

Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְכַ֧ל
H3615
finished
to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
#2
שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה
H8010
Thus Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
וּבְבֵית֖וֹ
H1004
and in his own house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#5
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
וְאֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
וּבְבֵית֖וֹ
H1004
and in his own house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ
H4428
and the king's
a king
#9
וְאֵ֨ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
הַבָּ֜א
H935
and all that came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#12
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#13
לֵ֣ב
H3820
heart
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
#14
שְׁלֹמֹ֗ה
H8010
Thus Solomon
shelomah, david's successor
#15
לַֽעֲשׂ֧וֹת
H6213
to make
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#16
וּבְבֵית֖וֹ
H1004
and in his own house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#17
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#18
וּבְבֵית֖וֹ
H1004
and in his own house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#19
הִצְלִֽיחַ׃
H6743
he prosperously effected
to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Chronicles. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection