2 Kings 24:7

Authorized King James Version

And the king of Egypt came not again any more out of his land: for the king of Babylon had taken from the river of Egypt unto the river Euphrates all that pertained to the king of Egypt.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

הֹסִ֥יף

H3254

not again

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

עוֹד֙

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

לְמֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

לָצֵ֖את

H3318

came

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

מֵֽאַרְצ֑וֹ

H776

any more out of his land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

כִּֽי

H3588

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

לָקַ֞ח

H3947

had taken

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#10

לְמֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

#11

בָּבֶ֗ל

H894

of Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

#12

מִנַּ֤חַל

H5158

from the river

a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)

#13

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#14

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#15

נְהַר

H5104

unto the river

a stream (including the sea; expectation the nile, euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity

#16

פְּרָ֔ת

H6578

Euphrates

perath (i.e., euphrates), a river of the east

#17

כֹּ֛ל

H3605

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

#18

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#19

הָֽיְתָ֖ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#20

לְמֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

And the king

a king

#21

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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