2 Kings 10:26

Authorized King James Version

And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּצִ֛אוּ
And they brought forth
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
מַצְּב֥וֹת
the images
something stationed, i.e., a column or (memorial stone); by analogy, an idol
#4
בֵּית
out of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#5
הַבַּ֖עַל
of Baal
baal, a phoenician deity
#6
וַֽיִּשְׂרְפֽוּהָ׃
and burned
to be (causatively, set) on fire

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 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 Kings Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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