2 Kings 23:25

Authorized King James Version

And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any like him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְכָמֹהוּ֩
H3644
as, thus, so
#2
לֹֽא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#3
הָיָ֨ה
H1961
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#4
לְפָנָ֜יו
H6440
before
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#5
מֶ֗לֶךְ
H4428
And like unto him was there no king
a king
#6
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#7
שָׁ֤ב
H7725
him that turned
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#8
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#9
יְהוָה֙
H3068
to the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#10
בְּכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#11
לְבָב֤וֹ
H3824
with all his heart
the heart (as the most interior organ)
#12
וּבְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
נַפְשׁוֹ֙
H5315
and with all his soul
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#14
וּבְכָל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#15
מְאֹד֔וֹ
H3966
and with all his might
properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
#16
כְּכֹ֖ל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#17
תּוֹרַ֣ת
H8451
according to all the law
a precept or statute, especially the decalogue or pentateuch
#18
מֹשֶׁ֑ה
H4872
of Moses
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
#19
וְאַֽחֲרָ֖יו
H310
neither after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
#20
לֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#21
קָ֥ם
H6965
him arose
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#22
כָּמֹֽהוּ׃
H3644
as, thus, so

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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 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.

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