2 Kings 20:13

Authorized King James Version

And Hezekiah hearkened unto them, and shewed them all the house of his precious things, the silver, and the gold, and the spices, and the precious ointment, and all the house of his armour, and all that was found in his treasures: there was nothing in his house, nor in all his dominion, that Hezekiah shewed them not.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע
hearkened
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
#2
עֲלֵיהֶם֮
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ
And Hezekiah
chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites
#4
הֶרְאָ֧ם
shewed
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#5
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#7
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
נְכֹתֹ֡ה
of his precious things
spicery, i.e., (generally) valuables
#9
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#10
הַכֶּסֶף֩
the silver
silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
#11
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הַזָּהָ֨ב
and the gold
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e., yellow), as oil, a clear sky
#13
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#14
הַבְּשָׂמִ֜ים
and the spices
fragrance; by implication, spicery; also the balsam plant
#15
וְאֵ֣ת׀
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#16
שֶׁ֣מֶן
ointment
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
#17
הַטּ֗וֹב
and the precious
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
#18
וְאֵת֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#19
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#20
כֵּלָ֔יו
of his armour
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
#21
וְאֵ֛ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#22
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#23
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#24
נִמְצָ֖א
and all that was found
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#25
בְּאֽוֹצְרֹתָ֑יו
in his treasures
a depository
#26
לֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#27
הָיָ֣ה
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#28
דָבָ֗ר
there was nothing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#29
אֲ֠שֶׁר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#30
לֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#31
הֶרְאָ֧ם
shewed
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
#32
חִזְקִיָּ֛הוּ
And Hezekiah
chizkijah, a king of judah, also the name of two other israelites
#33
בְּבֵית֖וֹ
and all the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#34
וּבְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#35
מֶמְשַׁלְתּֽוֹ׃
nor in all his dominion
rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights kingdom of God 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God 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 revelation in this particular way.

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