2 Kings 20:6

Authorized King James Version

And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהֹֽסַפְתִּ֣י
And I will add
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#2
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
יָמֶ֗יךָ
unto thy days
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
#4
חֲמֵ֤שׁ
fifteen
five
#5
עֶשְׂרֵה֙
ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
#6
שָׁנָ֔ה
years
a year (as a revolution of time)
#7
וּמִכַּ֤ף
out of the hand
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
#8
מֶֽלֶךְ
of the king
a king
#9
אַשּׁוּר֙
of Assyria
ashshur, the second son of shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e., assyria), its region and its empire
#10
אַצִּ֣ילְךָ֔
and I will deliver
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
#11
וְאֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
הָעִ֣יר
thee and this city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#13
הַזֹּ֑את
this (often used adverb)
#14
וְגַנּוֹתִי֙
and I will defend
to hedge about, i.e., (generally) protect
#15
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
הָעִ֣יר
thee and this city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#17
הַזֹּ֔את
this (often used adverb)
#18
לְמַֽעֲנִ֔י
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
#19
וּלְמַ֖עַן
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
#20
דָּוִ֥ד
David's
david, the youngest son of jesse
#21
עַבְדִּֽי׃
for mine own sake and for my servant
a servant

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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