2 Kings 22:13

Authorized King James Version

Go ye, enquire of the LORD for me, and for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that is found: for great is the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our fathers have not hearkened unto the words of this book, to do according unto all that which is written concerning us.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לְכוּ֩

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

דִרְשׁ֨וּ

H1875

ye enquire

properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship

אֶת

H853

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

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

בַּֽעֲדִ֣י

H1157

in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc

וּבְעַד

H1157

in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc

הָעָ֗ם

H5971

for me and for the people

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

וּבְעַד֙

H1157

in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc

כָּל

H3605

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

#10

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

and for all Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#11

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#12

דִּבְרֵי֙

H1697

concerning the words

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

#13

הַסֵּ֣פֶר

H5612

of this book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

#14

הַנִּמְצָ֖א

H4672

that is 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

#15

הַזֶּ֑ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#16

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#17

גְדוֹלָ֞ה

H1419

for great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

#18

חֲמַ֣ת

H2534

is the wrath

heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)

#19

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#20

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#21

הִיא֙

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#22

נִצְּתָ֣ה

H3341

that is kindled

to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate

#23

בָ֔נוּ

#24

עַל֩

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#25

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#26

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#27

שָׁמְע֜וּ

H8085

have not hearkened

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

#28

אֲבֹתֵ֗ינוּ

against us because our fathers

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

#29

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#30

דִּבְרֵי֙

H1697

concerning the words

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

#31

הַסֵּ֣פֶר

H5612

of this book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

#32

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#33

לַֽעֲשׂ֖וֹת

H6213

to do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#34

כְּכָל

H3605

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

#35

הַכָּת֥וּב

H3789

according unto all that which is written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#36

עָלֵֽינוּ׃

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
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?

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