2 Kings 20:5

Authorized King James Version

Turn again, and tell Hezekiah the captain of my people, Thus saith the LORD, the God of David thy father, I have heard thy prayer, I have seen thy tears: behold, I will heal thee: on the third day thou shalt go up unto the house of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שׁ֣וּב

H7725

Turn again

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

אָמַ֤ר

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

חִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ

H2396

Hezekiah

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

נְגִיד

H5057

the captain

a commander (as occupying the front), civil, military or religious; generally (abstractly, plural), honorable themes

עַמִּ֗י

H5971

of my people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

כֹּֽה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אָמַ֤ר

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

#10

אֱלֹהֵי֙

H430

the God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#11

דָּוִ֣ד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#12

אָבִ֔יךָ

thy father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#13

שָׁמַ֙עְתִּי֙

H8085

I have heard

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

#14

אֶת

H853

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

#15

תְּפִלָּתֶ֔ךָ

H8605

thy prayer

intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn

#16

רָאִ֖יתִי

H7200

I have seen

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

#17

אֶת

H853

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

#18

דִּמְעָתֶ֑ךָ

H1832

thy tears

weeping

#19

הִנְנִי֙

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

#20

רֹ֣פֶא

H7495

behold I will heal

properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e., (figuratively) to cure

#21

לָ֔ךְ

#22

בַּיּוֹם֙

H3117

day

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

#23

הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י

H7992

thee on the third

third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)

#24

תַּֽעֲלֶ֖ה

H5927

thou shalt go up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#25

בֵּ֥ית

H1004

unto the house

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

#26

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

of the LORD

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

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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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 this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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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