2 Kings 8:6

Authorized King James Version

And when the king asked the woman, she told him. So the king appointed unto her a certain officer, saying, Restore all that was hers, and all the fruits of the field since the day that she left the land, even until now.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁאַ֥ל

H7592

asked

to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand

הַמֶּלֶךְ֩

H4428

And when the king

a king

לָֽאִשָּׁ֖ה

H802

the woman

a woman

וַתְּסַפֶּר

H5608

she told

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

ל֑וֹ

וַיִּתֶּן

H5414

appointed

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לָ֣הּ

הַמֶּלֶךְ֩

H4428

And when the king

a king

סָרִ֨יס

H5631

officer

a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state

#10

אֶחָ֜ד

H259

unto her a certain

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#11

לֵאמֹ֗ר

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#12

הָשֵׁ֤יב

H7725

Restore

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

כָּל

H3605

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

#15

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#16

לָהּ֙

#17

וְאֵת֙

H853

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

#18

כָּל

H3605

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

#19

תְּבוּאֹ֣ת

H8393

all that was hers and all the fruits

income, i.e., produce (literally or figuratively)

#20

הַשָּׂדֶ֔ה

H7704

of the field

a field (as flat)

#21

מִיּ֛וֹם

H3117

since the 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

#22

עָזְבָ֥ה

H5800

that she left

to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc

#23

אֶת

H853

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

#24

הָאָ֖רֶץ

H776

the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#25

וְעַד

H5704

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

#26

עָֽתָּה׃

H6258

at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to 2 Kings. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?

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