2 Chronicles 8:7

Authorized King James Version

As for all the people that were left of the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, which were not of Israel,

Word-by-Word Analysis

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הָ֠עָם

H5971

As for all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

הַנּוֹתָ֨ר

H3498

that were left

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הַֽחִתִּ֜י

H2850

of the Hittites

a chittite, or descendant of cheth

וְהָֽאֱמֹרִ֤י

H567

and the Amorites

an emorite, one of the canaanitish tribes

וְהַפְּרִזִּי֙

H6522

and the Perizzites

a perizzite, one of the canaanitish tribes

וְהַֽחִוִּ֣י

H2340

and the Hivites

a chivvite, one of the indigenous tribes of palestine

וְהַיְבוּסִ֔י

H2983

and the Jebusites

a jebusite or inhabitant of jebus

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אֲשֶׁ֛ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

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לֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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מִיִּשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

which were not of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

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הֵֽמָּה׃

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Chronicles, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
How might the original audience's understanding of covenant community differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within 2 Chronicles chapter 8 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?