2 Kings 19:25

Authorized King James Version

Hast thou not heard long ago how I have done it, and of ancient times that I have formed it? now have I brought it to pass, that thou shouldest be to lay waste fenced cities into ruinous heaps.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הֲלֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#2
שָׁמַ֤עְתָּ
H8085
Hast thou not heard
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#3
לְמֵֽרָחוֹק֙
H7350
long ago
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
#4
אֹתָ֣הּ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
עָשִׂ֔יתִי
H6213
how I have done
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#6
לְמִ֥ימֵי
H3117
times
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#7
קֶ֖דֶם
H6924
it and of ancient
the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the east) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
#8
וִֽיצַרְתִּ֑יהָ
H3335
that I have formed
to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e., form a resolution)
#9
עַתָּ֣ה
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#10
הֲבֵיאתִ֗יהָ
H935
it now have I brought
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#11
וּתְהִ֗י
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#12
לַהְשׁ֛וֹת
H7582
it to pass that thou shouldest be to lay waste
to rush; by implication, to desolate
#13
גַּלִּ֥ים
H1530
heaps
something rolled, i.e., a heap of stone or dung (plural ruins), by analogy, a spring of water (plural waves)
#14
נִצִּ֖ים
H5327
into ruinous
properly, to go forth, i.e., (by implication) to be expelled, and (consequently) desolate; causatively, to lay waste; also (specifically), to quarrel
#15
עָרִ֥ים
H5892
cities
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#16
בְּצֻרֽוֹת׃
H1219
fenced
to gather grapes; also to be isolated (i.e., inaccessible by height or fortification)

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.

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