2 Kings 22:5

Authorized King James Version

And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which is in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְיִתְּנ֣וּ
H5414
And let them deliver
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#2
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#3
יַד֙
H3027
it into the hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#4
לְעֹשֵׂ֤י
H6213
it to the doers
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
הַמְּלָאכָה֙
H4399
of the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#6
הַמֻּפְקָדִ֖ים
H6485
that have the oversight
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
#7
הַבָּֽיִת׃
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
וְיִתְּנ֣וּ
H5414
And let them deliver
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#10
אֹת֗וֹ
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
לְעֹשֵׂ֤י
H6213
it to the doers
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#12
הַמְּלָאכָה֙
H4399
of the work
properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
#13
אֲשֶׁר֙
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
הַבָּֽיִת׃
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
יְהוָ֔ה
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#16
לְחַזֵּ֖ק
H2388
to repair
to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
#17
בֶּ֥דֶק
H919
the breaches
a gap or leak (in a building or a ship)
#18
הַבָּֽיִת׃
H1004
of the house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

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

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.

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