2 Kings 18:24

Authorized King James Version

How then wilt thou turn away the face of one captain of the least of my master's servants, and put thy trust on Egypt for chariots and for horsemen?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵ֣יךְ

H349

how? or how!; also where

תָּשִׁ֗יב

H7725

How then wilt thou turn away

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

אֵ֠ת

H853

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

פְּנֵ֨י

H6440

the face

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

פַחַ֥ת

H6346

captain

a prefect (of a city or small district)

אַחַ֛ד

H259

of one

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

עַבְדֵ֥י

H5650

servants

a servant

אֲדֹנִ֖י

H113

of my master's

sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)

הַקְּטַנִּ֑ים

H6996

of the least

abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)

#10

וַתִּבְטַ֤ח

H982

and put thy trust

properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

#11

לְךָ֙

#12

עַל

H5921

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

#13

מִצְרַ֔יִם

H4714

on Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#14

לְרֶ֖כֶב

H7393

for chariots

a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone

#15

וּלְפָֽרָשִֽׁים׃

H6571

and for horsemen

a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e., (collectively) cavalry

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of 2 Kings.

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

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?

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