2 Kings 4:7

Authorized King James Version

Then she came and told the man of God. And he said, Go, sell the oil, and pay thy debt, and live thou and thy children of the rest.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַתָּבֹ֗א

H935

Then she came

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

וַתַּגֵּד֙

H5046

and told

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

לְאִ֣ישׁ

H376

the man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

הָֽאֱלֹהִ֔ים

H430

of God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר

H559

And he said

to say (used with great latitude)

לְכִי֙

H1980

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

מִכְרִ֣י

H4376

sell

to sell, literally (as merchandise, a daughter in marriage, into slavery), or figuratively (to surrender)

אֶת

H853

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

הַשֶּׁ֔מֶן

H8081

the oil

grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness

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וְשַׁלְּמִ֖י

H7999

and pay

to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate

#11

אֶת

H853

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

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נִשְׁיֵ֑כְי

H5386

thy debt

a debt

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וְאַ֣תְּ

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#14

בָנַ֔יִכְי

H1121

thou and thy children

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#15

תִֽחְיִ֖י

H2421

and live

to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive

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בַּנּוֹתָֽר׃

H3498

of the rest

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

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 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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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