2 Kings 20:15

Authorized King James Version

And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All the things that are in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

מָ֥ה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

הִרְאִיתִ֖ם

H7200

What have they seen

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

בְּבֵיתִי֙

H1004

All the things that are in mine house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

חִזְקִיָּ֗הוּ

H2396

And Hezekiah

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

אֵ֣ת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#10

בְּבֵיתִי֙

H1004

All the things that are in mine house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#11

הִרְאִיתִ֖ם

H7200

What have they seen

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#12

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#13

הָיָ֥ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#14

דָבָ֛ר

H1697

there is nothing

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#15

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#16

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#17

הִרְאִיתִ֖ם

H7200

What have they seen

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#18

בְּאֹֽצְרֹתָֽי׃

H214

among my treasures

a depository

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 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 revelation in this particular way.

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?
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?
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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