2 Kings 18:32

Authorized King James Version

Until I come and take you away to a land like your own land, a land of corn and wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of oil olive and of honey, that ye may live, and not die: and hearken not unto Hezekiah, when he persuadeth you, saying, The LORD will deliver us.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

בֹּאִי֩

H935

Until I come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וְלָֽקַחְתִּ֨י

H3947

and take you away

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶתְכֶ֜ם

H853

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

a land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

a land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

a land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

דָּגָ֨ן

H1715

of corn

properly, increase, i.e., grain

#10

וְתִיר֜וֹשׁ

H8492

and wine

must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine

#11

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

a land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#12

לֶ֣חֶם

H3899

of bread

food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)

#13

וּכְרָמִ֗ים

H3754

and vineyards

a garden or vineyard

#14

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

a land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#15

זֵ֤ית

H2132

olive

an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry

#16

יִצְהָר֙

H3323

of oil

oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing

#17

וּדְבַ֔שׁ

H1706

and of honey

honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup

#18

וִֽחְי֖וּ

H2421

that ye may live

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

#19

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

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

#20

תָמֻ֑תוּ

H4191

and not die

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

#21

וְאַֽל

H408

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

#22

תִּשְׁמְעוּ֙

H8085

and hearken

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#23

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#24

חִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ

H2396

not unto Hezekiah

chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites

#25

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#26

יַסִּ֤ית

H5496

when he persuadeth

properly, to prick, i.e., (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce

#27

אֶתְכֶם֙

H853

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

#28

לֵאמֹ֔ר

H559

you saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#29

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

The LORD

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

#30

יַצִּילֵֽנוּ׃

H5337

will deliver

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 18 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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