2 Kings Chapter 19 · Verse 22

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Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.

Original Language Analysis

אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 1 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מִ֤י H4310
מִ֤י
Strong's: H4310
Word #: 2 of 14
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
חֵרַ֙פְתָּ֙ Whom hast thou reproached H2778
חֵרַ֙פְתָּ֙ Whom hast thou reproached
Strong's: H2778
Word #: 3 of 14
to pull off, i.e., (by implication) to expose (as by stripping); specifically, to betroth (as if a surrender); figuratively, to carp at, i.e., defame;
וְגִדַּ֔פְתָּ and blasphemed H1442
וְגִדַּ֔פְתָּ and blasphemed
Strong's: H1442
Word #: 4 of 14
to hack (with words), i.e., revile
וְעַל H5921
וְעַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 5 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
מִ֖י H4310
מִ֖י
Strong's: H4310
Word #: 6 of 14
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
הֲרִימ֣וֹתָ and against whom hast thou exalted H7311
הֲרִימ֣וֹתָ and against whom hast thou exalted
Strong's: H7311
Word #: 7 of 14
to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
קּ֑וֹל thy voice H6963
קּ֑וֹל thy voice
Strong's: H6963
Word #: 8 of 14
a voice or sound
וַתִּשָּׂ֥א and lifted up H5375
וַתִּשָּׂ֥א and lifted up
Strong's: H5375
Word #: 9 of 14
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
מָר֛וֹם on high H4791
מָר֛וֹם on high
Strong's: H4791
Word #: 10 of 14
altitude, i.e., concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
עֵינֶ֖יךָ thine eyes H5869
עֵינֶ֖יךָ thine eyes
Strong's: H5869
Word #: 11 of 14
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 12 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
קְד֥וֹשׁ even against the Holy H6918
קְד֥וֹשׁ even against the Holy
Strong's: H6918
Word #: 13 of 14
sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) god (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ One of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ One of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 14 of 14
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis & Commentary

Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.

This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 19: Faith vindicated through divine intervention. In Judah's later history, we see both genuine reforms and deep-rooted corruption, revealing that external religious activity cannot substitute for heart transformation.

The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.

Historical Context

Historical Setting: 2 Kings 19 takes place during Hezekiah's reign in Judah, late 8th century BCE, around 715-686 BCE. The chapter's theme (God Delivers Jerusalem) reflects the historical reality of genuine religious reform under Hezekiah, including trust in God that resulted in miraculous deliverance from Assyria. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.

Questions for Reflection