2 Chronicles 31:18
2 Chronicles 31:18 in Multiple Translations
The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters in the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy.
And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:
and them that were reckoned by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness.
And in the lists were all their little ones and their wives and their sons and daughters, through all the people: they made themselves holy in the positions which they were given.
The genealogy included all the babies, wives, sons, and daughters of the whole community, for they were faithful in making sure they dedicated themselves as holy.
And to the generation of all their children, their wiues, and their sonnes and their daughters throughout all ye Congregation: for by their fidelitie are they partakers of the holy things.
and to the genealogy among all their infants, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters to all the congregation, for in their faithfulness they sanctify themselves in holiness.
and those who were listed by genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation; for in their office of trust they sanctified themselves in holiness.
And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:
And to all the multitude, both to their wives, and to their children of both sexes, victuals were given faithfully out of the things that had been sanctified.
They included all their little children and wives and other sons and daughters whose names were on the scrolls where their clans’ names were written, because they also faithfully had dedicated themselves to Yahweh.
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2 Chronicles 31:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/הִתְיַחֵ֗שׂ
בְּ/כָל
טַפָּ֧/ם
נְשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
וּ/בְנוֹתֵי/הֶ֖ם
לְ/כָל
קָהָ֑ל
כִּ֥י
בֶ/אֱמוּנָתָ֖/ם
יִתְקַדְּשׁוּ
קֹֽדֶשׁ
וּ/לְ/הִתְיַחֵ֗שׂ
yâchas
H3187
to enroll
Conj | Prep | V-Hithpael-Inf-a
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
טַפָּ֧/ם
ṭaph
H2945
child
N-ms | Suff
נְשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fp | Suff
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
bên
H1121
son
Conj | N-mp | Suff
וּ/בְנוֹתֵי/הֶ֖ם
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp | Suff
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
קָהָ֑ל
qâhâl
H6951
assembly
N-ms
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בֶ/אֱמוּנָתָ֖/ם
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
faithfulness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
יִתְקַדְּשׁוּ
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
קֹֽדֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 31:18
וּ/לְ/הִתְיַחֵ֗שׂ
yâchas
H3187
"to enroll"
Conj | Prep | V-Hithpael-Inf-a
To enroll means to officially record or list someone's name, often for genealogical purposes. This word is used to describe the process of reckoning or numbering people in a family tree or genealogy.
Definition: (Hithpael) to reckon genealogically, enrol on a genealogy, enrol, be enrolled
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (number after, number throughout the) genealogy (to be reckoned), be reckoned by genealogies. See also: 1 Chronicles 4:33; 2 Chronicles 12:15; Nehemiah 7:64.
בְּ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
טַפָּ֧/ם
ṭaph
H2945
"child"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a child or a group of children, often used to describe little ones or families. It appears in passages like Matthew 18:10 and Mark 10:13-16, where Jesus teaches about children. Jesus loves them.
Definition: children, little children, little ones
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (little) children (ones), families. See also: Genesis 34:29; Deuteronomy 1:39; Jeremiah 40:7.
נְשֵׁי/הֶ֛ם
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
וּ/בְנֵי/הֶ֥ם
bên
H1121
"son"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וּ/בְנוֹתֵי/הֶ֖ם
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
קָהָ֑ל
qâhâl
H6951
"assembly"
N-ms
A group of people gathered together, like the congregation in Solomon's temple or a crowd in the streets of Jerusalem.
Definition: 1) assembly, company, congregation, convocation 1a) assembly 1a1) for evil counsel, war or invasion, religious purposes 1b) company (of returning exiles) 1c) congregation 1c1) as organised body
Usage: Occurs in 116 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude. See also: Genesis 28:3; 2 Chronicles 28:14; Psalms 22:23.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בֶ/אֱמוּנָתָ֖/ם
ʼĕmûwnâh
H530
"faithfulness"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for faithfulness, meaning firmness, security, or fidelity. It describes being steady and trustworthy, as seen in the KJV translations of faith, stability, and truth. This concept is essential in the Bible, particularly in relationships and commitments.
Definition: firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Usage: Occurs in 49 OT verses. KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. See also: Exodus 17:12; Psalms 89:50; Psalms 33:4.
יִתְקַדְּשׁוּ
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
V-Hithpael-Imperf-3mp
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
קֹֽדֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 31:18
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 31:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:18
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:18
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 31:18
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 31:18
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 31:18
Context — Hezekiah Organizes the Priests
16In addition, they distributed portions to the males registered by genealogy who were three years of age or older—to all who would enter the house of the LORD for their daily duties for service in the responsibilities of their divisions—
17and to the priests enrolled according to their families in the genealogy, as well as to the Levites twenty years of age or older, according to their responsibilities and divisions.
18The genealogy included all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters of the whole assembly. For they had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy.
19As for the priests, the descendants of Aaron, who lived on the farmlands around each of their cities or in any other city, men were designated by name to distribute a portion to every male among the priests and to every Levite listed by the genealogies. 20So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Romans 15:16 | to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. |
| 2 | Isaiah 5:16 | But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness. |
| 3 | 2 Chronicles 31:15 | Under his authority, Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, Shemaiah, Amariah, and Shecaniah faithfully distributed portions to their fellow priests in their cities, according to their divisions, old and young alike. |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 9:22 | The number of those chosen to be gatekeepers at the thresholds was 212. They were registered by genealogy in their villages. David and Samuel the seer had appointed them to their positions of trust. |
2 Chronicles 31:18 Summary
[This verse shows that the people of Judah, led by King Hezekiah, were committed to following God's ways and being holy, which means being set apart for God's service. They made sure to include every member of their community, from the youngest to the oldest, in their efforts to serve God. This is similar to the way the church is described in 1 Corinthians 12:27 as one body with many members. By consecrating themselves as holy, they were able to live in a way that honored God and brought them closer to Him, as taught in Romans 12:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the genealogy to include all the little ones, wives, sons, and daughters?
This means that the entire family, regardless of age or gender, was considered part of the community and was treated with importance and care, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:18. This is similar to the way the church is described in 1 Corinthians 12:27 as one body with many members.
How did the people consecrate themselves as holy?
The people consecrated themselves as holy by setting themselves apart for God's service and obeying His commands, as seen in 2 Chronicles 31:18. This is in line with the command in Leviticus 20:26 to be holy because God is holy.
What is the significance of the genealogy in this context?
The genealogy in 2 Chronicles 31:18 serves to emphasize the importance of family and community in the spiritual life of the people, highlighting that everyone has a role to play in the service of God, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.
How does this verse relate to the concept of spiritual purity?
This verse relates to the concept of spiritual purity by showing that the people had faithfully consecrated themselves as holy, indicating a desire to be set apart for God's service and to live according to His standards, as taught in 2 Corinthians 7:1.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to consecrate myself as holy, and how can I apply this in my daily life?
- How can I, like the people in 2 Chronicles 31:18, prioritize the spiritual well-being of my entire family and community?
- In what ways can I recognize and appreciate the importance of every member of my community, regardless of age or role, as contributing to the service of God?
- How can I balance the desire for spiritual purity with the realities of living in a imperfect world, and what role does grace play in this balance?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 31:18
And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation,.... These were all genealogized and registered, wives and children, sons
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 31:18
And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness: For in
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:18
This is alleged as a reason why their wives and children were provided for out of the holy things, because they sequestered themselves from worldly affairs, by which they might otherwise have provided for their families, and entirely devoted themselves to holy administrations.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:18
2 Chronicles 31:18 And to the genealogy of all their little ones, their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, through all the congregation: for in their set office they sanctified themselves in holiness:Ver. 18. Of all their little ones, their wives, &c.] Their wives and children depended upon them for a maintenance, and had it.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 31:18
(18) And to the genealogy.—After the parenthetic statements of 2 Chronicles 31:16-17 the thread of the narrative, broken off at 2 Chronicles 31:15, is taken up again at that point. The six Levites there named were in the priests’ cities “to give (their portions) to their brethren,” and further (2 Chronicles 31:18) “for the registering in the case of all their little ones, their wives and their sons and their daughters, of the whole corporation” (of priests). The board of Levites had to keep a register of all who had claims on the provisions which they had to distribute. The general sense is the same if, as seems better, we trace the connection thus: “to give to their brethren, and to those who were registered among all their little ones” &c., explaining lĕ ?hithyahçsh bĕ ?kol-tappâm as a relative sentence with the relative suppressed. (Comp. 2 Chronicles 30:18-19, and 2 Chronicles 31:19, ad fin.) Through all the congregation.—Or, to a whole assembly—scil., of wives and children of the priests and Levites. In their set office.—Or trust, or faithfulness (emûnah). (See Note on 1 Chronicles 9:22.) They sanctified themselves.—They used to show themselves holy (i.e., behave conscientiously) in regard to the holy (i.e., the hallowed gifts, which they had to distribute). Perhaps, however, the Authorised Version is here substantially correct, the sense being that the Levites fulfilled their trust with perfect good faith.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 31:18
18. and to the genealogy of all their little ones] Render with R.V. mg. even to give to them that were reckoned by genealogy of all their little ones. The connexion of 2 Chronicles 31:15-18 is difficult to trace and the text is perhaps faulty. Assuming however the general correctness of the text, we may regard 2 Chronicles 31:16-17 as a parenthesis stating that the ministration of Eden and his colleagues did not extend to those priests and Levites and male children of the priests who presented themselves in person at the Temple. in their set office] R.V. mg. in their trust. they sanctified themselves in holiness] Or, they busied themselves with the distribution of the sanctified things.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 31:18
And to the genealogy of all their little ones ... - Or, “And as to the list of all their little ones, their wives, their sons, and their daughters, it extended to the whole body, for they dealt with
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 31:18
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The Purpose of God by David Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the core purpose of God, likening it to a jigsaw puzzle where each piece represents a different aspect of God's plan. It highlights the need for believers to |
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Power and Sanctification by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the dual aspects of the Holy Spirit's power in the life of a believer, focusing on both miraculous works and the essential process of sanctification. He highl |
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What Paul Said About Holiness 1 by Aaron Hills | Aaron Hills preaches on the importance of sanctification as a second work of grace in the hearts of believers. Paul's letters to the Thessalonians emphasize God's will for sanctifi |
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Sanctified Wholly by David Shelby Corlett | David Shelby Corlett preaches on entire sanctification, explaining it as the work of grace by which God cleanses the born-again individual from the sinful nature remaining in the h |