2 Chronicles 30:20
2 Chronicles 30:20 in Multiple Translations
And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.
And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.
And Jehovah hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.
And the Lord gave ear to Hezekiah, and made the people well.
The Lord accepted Hezekiah's prayer and permitted them this violation.
And the Lord heard Hezekiah, and healed the people.
and Jehovah hearkeneth unto Hezekiah, and healeth the people.
The LORD listened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.
And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.
And the Lord heard him, and was merciful to the people.
And Yahweh heard what Hezekiah prayed; he forgave the people, and did not punish them.
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2 Chronicles 30:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע
יְהוָה֙
אֶל
יְחִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ
וַ/יִּרְפָּ֖א
אֶת
הָ/עָֽם
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יְחִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
Hezekiah
N-proper
וַ/יִּרְפָּ֖א
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 30:20
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יְחִזְקִיָּ֔הוּ
Chizqîyâh
H2396
"Hezekiah"
N-proper
Hezekiah was a king of Judah who served Jehovah and removed idolatrous practices. He was the son of Ahaz and Abijah, and a great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet. His name means Jehovah is my strength.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Zep.1.1; father of: Amariah (H0568O) § Hezekiah or Hizkiah or Hizkijah = "Jehovah is my strength" 1) 12th king of Judah, son of Ahaz and Abijah; a good king in that he served Jehovah and did away with idolatrous practices 2) great-great-grandfather of Zephaniah the prophet 3) son of Neariah, a descendant of David 4) head of a family of returning exiles in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: Hezekiah, Hizkiah, Hizkijah. Compare H3169 (יְחִזְקִיָּה). See also: 2 Kings 16:20; 2 Chronicles 31:20; Proverbs 25:1.
וַ/יִּרְפָּ֖א
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/עָֽם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 30:20
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- 2 Chronicles 30:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 30:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 30:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 30:20
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 30:20
Context — Hezekiah Celebrates the Passover
18A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone
19who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.”
20And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people.
21The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. 22And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers.Cross References
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| 1 | Exodus 15:26 | saying, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His eyes, and pay attention to His commands, and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I inflicted on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you.” |
| 2 | James 5:15–16 | And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. |
| 3 | Psalms 103:3 | He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, |
2 Chronicles 30:20 Summary
This verse shows us that God listens to our prayers and can bring healing to those who are struggling. Hezekiah prayed for the people, and God answered his prayer by healing them, just like He can heal us today (Psalm 103:3). When we pray, we can trust that God will hear us and respond, just like He did for Hezekiah (1 John 5:14-15). By praying for others, like Hezekiah did, we can see God work in powerful ways to bring restoration and healing to those around us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people?
This means that God listened to Hezekiah's prayer and responded by healing the people, demonstrating His mercy and compassion, as seen in Psalm 107:20, where it says 'He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.'
How did Hezekiah's intercession lead to the healing of the people?
Hezekiah's intercession, as seen in 2 Chronicles 30:18-19, showed his concern for the people's spiritual well-being, and God honored his prayer, healing the people as a result, illustrating the importance of prayer in James 5:16.
What can we learn from Hezekiah's example in this verse?
We can learn the value of intercessory prayer and the power of seeking God's mercy, as Hezekiah did, and trust that God will respond to our prayers, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty and human prayer?
This verse shows that God's sovereignty and human prayer are not mutually exclusive, but rather, God often works through the prayers of His people, as seen in 2 Chronicles 30:20, to bring about healing and restoration, demonstrating His desire to partner with humanity in prayer, as expressed in Matthew 7:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can intercede for others, like Hezekiah did, and trust God to respond?
- How can I apply the principle of seeking God's mercy, as Hezekiah did, to my own life and the lives of those around me?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for healing and restoration, and how can I pray specifically for those areas?
- How can I balance the concept of God's sovereignty with the importance of human prayer, and what does this verse teach me about this balance?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 30:20
And the Lord hearkened to Hezekiah,.... Heard his prayer, and accepted of it, and granted what he desired: and healed his people; that is, forgave their sins, as Kimchi interprets it; forgiveness
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 30:20
And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people. The Lord ... healed the people.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
From their uncleanness; which itself was a spiritual disease, and which probably produced a disease, or distemper, or trouble in their minds and consciences; which also had formerly brought, and might justly now bring, even outward diseases upon the body, or, at least, guilt, which is a disease upon the soul; from all which the Lord was pleased now to heal them, by pardoning this their sin, and accepting them and their services, as if they had been clean; which it is likely God was pleased to manifest by some outward sign, possibly by fire from heaven consuming the sacrifices; which was the usual token of God’ s approbation, as hath been formerly noted more than once.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
2 Chronicles 30:20 And the LORD hearkened to Hezekiah, and healed the people.Ver. 20. And healed the people.] He healed them on both sides: "he forgave all their iniquities, and healed all their diseases."
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
(20) And the Lord hearkened to Hezekiah.-Comp. Genesis 20:17, “And Abraham prayed unto God; and God healed Abimelech and his wife,” &c. In the present instance the prayer of Hezekiah is thought of as averting a visitation of Divine wrath in the shape of disease and death. (Comp. Leviticus 15:31, “Thus shall ye separate the children of Israel from their uncleanness; that they die not in their uncleanness, when they defile my dwelling-place, that is among them.”) For the word heal in connection with uncleanness comp. Isaiah 6:5; Isaiah 6:10. See also 2 Chronicles 7:14, supra; Hosea 5:13; Hosea 14:4.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 30:20
20. healed the people] By prevention; no plague was allowed to break out among them, although uncleanness in the sanctuary had been threatened with death; Leviticus 15:31.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 30:20
20. Healed the people — Their ceremonial and moral defilement is spoken of as a sickness. They were healed of their religious infirmity.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 30:20
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Healing - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using the gift that God has given us. He shares his personal experience of receiving more of God's gifts by choosing to use |
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I Am the Lord That Healeth Thee by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the promised land and draws parallels to the Christian journey. He emphasizes that the call of G |
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How to Embrace the Power of the Cross by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher addresses those who have lost peace, hope, and purpose in their lives. He emphasizes that God wants to restore what has been lost and give a new heart, |
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Numbers by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of leaders and the higher expectations placed upon them by God. He uses the example of Moses, who longed to enter the promised |
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Through the Bible - Exodus - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being detached from worldly attractions and desires in order to serve God effectively. He uses the example of Moses, who h |
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(Through the Bible) Ezekiel 16-20 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the decline of the United States as a nation that once acknowledged and depended on God. He highlights how the nation has turned its back on G |
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Desert Survival Series Pt 21- Moses the Servant of God by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of focusing on Jesus Christ and not getting distracted by worldly games. He acknowledges that Satan is active in the world, b |