2 Kings 14:6

Authorized King James Version

But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶת

H853

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

וּבָנִים֙

H1121

But the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

הַמַּכִּ֖ים

H5221

of the murderers

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

ימּוָֽת׃

H4191

be put to death

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

כַּכָּת֣וּב

H3789

not according unto that which is written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

בְּסֵֽפֶר

H5612

in the book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

תּֽוֹרַת

H8451

of the law

a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch

מֹ֠שֶׁה

H4872

of Moses

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

#10

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#11

צִוָּ֨ה

H6680

commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#12

יְהוָ֜ה

H3068

wherein the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#13

לֵאמֹ֗ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#14

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#15

ימּוָֽת׃

H4191

be put to death

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#16

אָב֔וֹת

The fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#17

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#18

וּבָנִים֙

H1121

But the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#19

וּבָנִים֙

H1121

But the children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#20

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#21

ימּוָֽת׃

H4191

be put to death

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#22

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#23

אָב֔וֹת

The fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#24

כִּ֛י

H3588

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

#25

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#26

אִ֥ישׁ

H376

but every 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)

#27

בְּחֶטְא֖וֹ

H2399

for his own sin

a crime or its penalty

#28

ימּוָֽת׃

H4191

be put to death

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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