2 Kings 5:24

Authorized King James Version

And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹא֙

H935

And when he came

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הָעֹ֔פֶל

H6076

to the tower

a tumor

וַיִּקַּ֥ח

H3947

he took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

מִיָּדָ֖ם

H3027

them from their 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

וַיִּפְקֹ֣ד

H6485

and bestowed

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

בַּבָּ֑יִת

H1004

them in the house

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

וַיְשַׁלַּ֥ח

H7971

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

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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הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֖ים

H582

and he let the men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

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וַיֵּלֵֽכוּ׃

H1980

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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 this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 5 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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?

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