2 Kings 6:33

Authorized King James Version

And while he yet talked with them, behold, the messenger came down unto him: and he said, Behold, this evil is of the LORD; what should I wait for the LORD any longer?

Word-by-Word Analysis

עוֹדֶ֙נּוּ֙

H5750

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

מְדַבֵּ֣ר

H1696

And while he yet talked

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

עִמָּ֔ם

H5973

adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then

וְהִנֵּ֥ה

H2009

lo!

הַמַּלְאָ֖ךְ

H4397

with them behold the messenger

a messenger; specifically, of god, i.e., an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)

יֹרֵ֣ד

H3381

came down

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

אֵלָ֑יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

וַיֹּ֗אמֶר

H559

unto him and he said

to say (used with great latitude)

הִנֵּה

H2009

lo!

#10

זֹ֤את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#11

הָֽרָעָה֙

H7451

Behold this evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#12

מֵאֵ֣ת

H853

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

#13

לַֽיהוָ֖ה

H3068

for the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#14

מָֽה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#15

אוֹחִ֥יל

H3176

what should I wait

to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope

#16

לַֽיהוָ֖ה

H3068

for the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#17

עֽוֹד׃

H5750

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

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 the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of 2 Kings Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within 2 Kings chapter 6 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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