2 Kings 22:4

Authorized King James Version

Go up to Hilkiah the high priest, that he may sum the silver which is brought into the house of the LORD, which the keepers of the door have gathered of the people:

Word-by-Word Analysis

עֲלֵ֗ה

H5927

Go up

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

חִלְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙

H2518

to Hilkiah

chilhijah, the name of eight israelites

הַכֹּהֵ֣ן

H3548

priest

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

הַגָּד֔וֹל

H1419

the high

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

וְיַתֵּ֣ם

H8552

that he may sum

to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive

אֶת

H853

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

הַכֶּ֔סֶף

H3701

the silver

silver (from its pale color); by implication, money

הַמּוּבָ֖א

H935

which is brought

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

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בֵּ֣ית

H1004

into the house

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

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יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#12

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#13

אָֽסְפ֛וּ

H622

have gathered

to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e., remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)

#14

שֹֽׁמְרֵ֥י

H8104

which the keepers

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#15

הַסַּ֖ף

H5592

of the door

a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)

#16

מֵאֵ֥ת

H853

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

#17

הָעָֽם׃

H5971

of the people

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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 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?

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