2 Kings 9:35

Authorized King James Version

And they went to bury her: but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיֵּֽלְכ֖וּ

H1980

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

לְקָבְרָ֑הּ

H6912

to bury

to inter

וְלֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

מָ֣צְאוּ

H4672

her but they found

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

בָ֗הּ

כִּ֧י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אִם

H518

no more of her than

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

הַגֻּלְגֹּ֛לֶת

H1538

the skull

a skull (as round); by implication, a head (in enumeration of persons)

וְהָֽרַגְלַ֖יִם

H7272

and the feet

a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda

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וְכַפּ֥וֹת

H3709

and the palms

the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-

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הַיָּדָֽיִם׃

H3027

of her hands

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

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

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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