2 Kings 12:7

Authorized King James Version

Then king Jehoash called for Jehoiada the priest, and the other priests, and said unto them, Why repair ye not the breaches of the house? now therefore receive no more money of your acquaintance, but deliver it for the breaches of the house.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְרָא֩

H7121

called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ

H4428

Then king

a king

יְהוֹאָ֜שׁ

H3060

Jehoash

jehoash, the name of two israelite kings

לִיהֽוֹיָדָ֤ע

H3077

for Jehoiada

jehojada, the name of three israelites

וְלַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים

H3548

and the other priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

וְלַכֹּ֣הֲנִ֔ים

H3548

and the other priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲלֵהֶ֔ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מַדּ֛וּעַ

H4069

what (is) known?; i.e., (by implication) (adverbially) why?

#10

אֵֽינְכֶ֥ם

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#11

מְחַזְּקִ֖ים

H2388

unto them Why repair

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra

#12

אֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#13

לְבֶ֥דֶק

H919

it for the breaches

a gap or leak (in a building or a ship)

#14

הַבַּ֖יִת

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#15

וְעַתָּ֗ה

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

#16

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

#17

תִּקְחוּ

H3947

now therefore receive

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#18

כֶ֙סֶף֙

H3701

no more money

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

#19

מֵאֵ֣ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#20

מַכָּֽרֵיכֶ֔ם

H4378

of your acquaintance

an acquaintance

#21

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#22

לְבֶ֥דֶק

H919

it for the breaches

a gap or leak (in a building or a ship)

#23

הַבַּ֖יִת

H1004

of the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#24

תִּתְּנֻֽהוּ׃

H5414

but deliver

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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