King James Version
2 Kings 22:7 in the King James Version says “Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithf...” — study this verse from 2 Kings chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.”
2 Kings 22:7 · KJV
And let them deliver it into the hand of the doers of the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD: and let them give it to the doers of the work which is in the house of the LORD, to repair the breaches of the house,
Unto carpenters, and builders, and masons, and to buy timber and hewn stone to repair the house.
Howbeit there was no reckoning made with them of the money that was delivered into their hand, because they dealt faithfully.
And Hilkiah the high priest said unto Shaphan the scribe, I have found the book of the law in the house of the LORD. And Hilkiah gave the book to Shaphan, and he read it.
And Shaphan the scribe came to the king, and brought the king word again, and said, Thy servants have gathered the money that was found in the house, and have delivered it into the hand of them that do the work, that have the oversight of the house of the LORD. gathered: Heb. melted
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“Howbeit there was no reckoning made”
H2803properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e., (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a maliciou
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
“that was delivered”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
“into their hand”
H3027a 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
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“because they dealt”
H6213to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
This verse is found in the book of 2 Kings. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
2 Kings 22:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to 2 Kings 22:7 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge