2 Kings 17:22

Authorized King James Version

For the children of Israel walked in all the sins of Jeroboam which he did; they departed not from them;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּֽלְכוּ֙

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

For 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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

בְּכָל

H3605

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

חַטֹּ֥אות

H2403

in all the sins

an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

יָֽרָבְעָ֖ם

H3379

of Jeroboam

jarobam, the name of two israelite kings

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

עָשָׂ֑ה

H6213

which he did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

לֹא

H3808

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

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סָ֖רוּ

H5493

they departed

to turn off (literally or figuratively)

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מִמֶּֽנָּה׃

H4480

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

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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?

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