2 Kings 10:21

Authorized King James Version

And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח
H7971
sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#2
יֵהוּא֙
H3058
And Jehu
jehu, the name of five israelites
#3
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
H3478
through all Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#5
וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#6
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
עֹֽבְדֵ֣י
H5647
and all the worshippers
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#8
הַבַּ֖עַל
H1168
of Baal
baal, a phoenician deity
#9
וְלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#10
נִשְׁאַ֥ר
H7604
left
properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant
#11
אִ֖ישׁ
H376
so that there was not a 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)
#12
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#13
לֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#14
וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#15
וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙
H935
came
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#16
בֵית
H1004
and the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#17
הַבַּ֖עַל
H1168
of Baal
baal, a phoenician deity
#18
וַיִּמָּלֵ֥א
H4390
was full
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
#19
בֵית
H1004
and the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#20
הַבַּ֖עַל
H1168
of Baal
baal, a phoenician deity
#21
לָפֶֽה׃
H6310
from one end
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
#22
לָפֶֽה׃
H6310
from one end
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine revelation 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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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