2 Kings 7:9

Authorized King James Version

Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king's household.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֩
H559
Then they said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
אִ֨ישׁ
H376
one
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)
#3
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
רֵעֵ֜הוּ
H7453
to another
an associate (more or less close)
#5
לֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#6
כֵ֣ן׀
H3651
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#7
אֲנַ֣חְנוּ
H587
we
#8
עֹשִׂ֗ים
H6213
We do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#9
יוֹם
H3117
is a day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#10
הַזֶּה֙
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#11
יוֹם
H3117
is a day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#12
בְּשֹׂרָ֣ה
H1309
of good tidings
glad tidings; by implication, reward for good news
#13
ה֔וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#14
וַֽאֲנַ֣חְנוּ
H587
we
#15
מַחְשִׁ֗ים
H2814
and we hold our peace
to hush or keep quiet
#16
וְחִכִּ֛ינוּ
H2442
if we tarry
properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
#17
עַד
H5704
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
#18
א֥וֹר
H216
light
illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
#19
הַבֹּ֖קֶר
H1242
till the morning
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
#20
וּמְצָאָ֣נוּ
H4672
will come
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
#21
עָו֑וֹן
H5771
some mischief
perversity, i.e., (moral) evil
#22
וְעַתָּה֙
H6258
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
#23
לְכ֣וּ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#24
וְנָבֹ֔אָה
H935
that we may go
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#25
וְנַגִּ֖ידָה
H5046
and tell
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#26
בֵּ֥ית
H1004
household
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#27
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃
H4428
the king's
a king

Analysis

Within the broader context of 2 Kings, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of peace connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about peace, 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 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 peace in this particular way.

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