2 Chronicles 21:15
2 Chronicles 21:15 in Multiple Translations
And day after day you yourself will suffer from a severe illness, a disease of your bowels, until it causes your bowels to come out.’”
And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
and thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness, day by day.
And you yourself will undergo the cruel pains of a disease in your stomach, so that day by day your inside will be falling out because of the disease.
You yourself will be struck with a terrible illness—a disease of the bowels which will get worse day by day until they come out.’”
And thou shalt be in great diseases in the disease of thy bowels, vntill thy bowels fall out for the disease, day by day.
and thou, with many sicknesses, with disease of thy bowels, till thy bowels come out, by the sickness, day by day.'
and you will have great sickness with a disease of your bowels, until your bowels fall out by reason of the sickness, day by day.’”
And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.
And thou shalt be sick of a very grievous disease of thy bowels, till thy vital parts come out by little and little every day.
And you yourself will have an intestinal disease that will continue to become worse, and you will suffer from it until you die.' ”
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 21:15
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2 Chronicles 21:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אַתָּ֛ה
בָּ/חֳלָיִ֥ים
רַבִּ֖ים
בְּ/מַחֲלֵ֣ה
מֵעֶ֑י/ךָ
עַד
יֵצְא֤וּ
מֵעֶ֨י/ךָ֙
מִן
הַ/חֹ֔לִי
יָמִ֖ים
עַל
יָמִֽים
וְ/אַתָּ֛ה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Conj | Pron
בָּ/חֳלָיִ֥ים
chŏlîy
H2483
sickness
Prep | N-mp
רַבִּ֖ים
rab
H7227
many
Adj
בְּ/מַחֲלֵ֣ה
machăleh
H4245
sickness
Prep | N-ms
מֵעֶ֑י/ךָ
mêʻeh
H4578
belly
N-mp | Suff
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
יֵצְא֤וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
מֵעֶ֨י/ךָ֙
mêʻeh
H4578
belly
N-mp | Suff
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
הַ/חֹ֔לִי
chŏlîy
H2483
sickness
Art | N-ms
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יָמִֽים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 21:15
וְ/אַתָּ֛ה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Conj | Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
בָּ/חֳלָיִ֥ים
chŏlîy
H2483
"sickness"
Prep | N-mp
This word describes sickness or disease in the Bible, often causing grief or anxiety. It is used in Proverbs and Isaiah to describe physical and emotional suffering.
Definition: sickness
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: disease, grief, (is) sick(-ness). See also: Deuteronomy 7:15; 2 Chronicles 21:19; Psalms 41:4.
רַבִּ֖ים
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
בְּ/מַחֲלֵ֣ה
machăleh
H4245
"sickness"
Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word means sickness or disease, often referring to physical ailments. It appears in various Bible stories, including those of illness and healing. In the KJV, it is translated as disease, infirmity, or sickness.
Definition: disease, sickness Another spelling of ma.cha.lah (מַחֲלָה "sickness" H4245B)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: disease, infirmity, sickness. See also: Exodus 15:26; 2 Chronicles 6:28; Proverbs 18:14.
מֵעֶ֑י/ךָ
mêʻeh
H4578
"belly"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to the internal organs, like the intestines or stomach, and can also mean sympathy or emotions. The KJV translates it as belly, bowels, or womb, depending on the context.
Definition: 1) internal organs, inward parts, bowels, intestines, belly 1a) inward parts 1b) digestive organs 1c) organs of procreation, womb 1d) place of emotions or distress or love (fig.) 1e) external belly Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְעָא "belly" H4577)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: belly, bowels, [idiom] heart, womb. See also: Genesis 15:4; Psalms 71:6; Psalms 22:15.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
יֵצְא֤וּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֵעֶ֨י/ךָ֙
mêʻeh
H4578
"belly"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to the internal organs, like the intestines or stomach, and can also mean sympathy or emotions. The KJV translates it as belly, bowels, or womb, depending on the context.
Definition: 1) internal organs, inward parts, bowels, intestines, belly 1a) inward parts 1b) digestive organs 1c) organs of procreation, womb 1d) place of emotions or distress or love (fig.) 1e) external belly Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְעָא "belly" H4577)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: belly, bowels, [idiom] heart, womb. See also: Genesis 15:4; Psalms 71:6; Psalms 22:15.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
הַ/חֹ֔לִי
chŏlîy
H2483
"sickness"
Art | N-ms
This word describes sickness or disease in the Bible, often causing grief or anxiety. It is used in Proverbs and Isaiah to describe physical and emotional suffering.
Definition: sickness
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: disease, grief, (is) sick(-ness). See also: Deuteronomy 7:15; 2 Chronicles 21:19; Psalms 41:4.
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יָמִֽים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 21:15
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- Context
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- 2 Chronicles 21:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 21:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 21:15
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 21:15
Context — Elijah’s Letter to Jehoram
13but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you.
14So behold, the LORD is about to strike your people, your sons, your wives, and all your possessions with a serious blow.
15And day after day you yourself will suffer from a severe illness, a disease of your bowels, until it causes your bowels to come out.’”
16Then the LORD stirred against Jehoram the spirit of the Philistines and Arabs who lived near the Cushites. 17So they went to war against Judah, invaded it, and carried off all the possessions found in the king’s palace, along with his sons and wives; not a son was left to him except Jehoahaz, his youngest.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 21:18–19 | After all this, the LORD afflicted Jehoram with an incurable disease of the bowels. This continued day after day until two full years had passed. Finally, his intestines came out because of his disease, and he died in severe pain. And his people did not make a fire in his honor as they had done for his fathers. |
| 2 | Acts 1:18 | (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 28:67 | In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see. |
| 4 | Psalms 109:18 | The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:27 | The LORD will afflict you with the boils of Egypt, with tumors and scabs and itch from which you cannot be cured. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 28:59 | He will bring upon you and your descendants extraordinary disasters, severe and lasting plagues, and terrible and chronic sicknesses. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 28:37 | You will become an object of horror, scorn, and ridicule among all the nations to which the LORD will drive you. |
| 8 | Numbers 5:27 | When he has made her drink the water, if she has defiled herself and been unfaithful to her husband, then the water that brings a curse will enter her and cause bitter suffering; her belly will swell, her thigh will shrivel, and she will become accursed among her people. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 28:61 | The LORD will also bring upon you every sickness and plague not recorded in this Book of the Law, until you are destroyed. |
| 10 | Acts 12:23 | Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. |
2 Chronicles 21:15 Summary
This verse, 2 Chronicles 21:15, is telling us that King Jehoram will suffer from a severe and painful illness as a punishment for his sins. This illness will be a daily reminder of God's judgment on him, similar to the consequences described in Proverbs 10:9 and Proverbs 11:5. We can learn from this that our actions have consequences, and that God is a holy and just God who desires us to live righteous lives, as seen in Matthew 5:48 and 1 Peter 1:15-16. By trusting in God's sovereignty and goodness, we can face difficult circumstances with confidence and hope, as described in Psalm 37:3-7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of illness is being described in 2 Chronicles 21:15?
The illness described in 2 Chronicles 21:15 is a severe disease of the bowels, which would have been extremely painful and debilitating, as seen in other biblical accounts of illness, such as the plague in Exodus 9:14-16.
Is this illness a punishment from God?
Yes, according to 2 Chronicles 21:14, the LORD is about to strike Jehoram with this illness as a punishment for his sins, similar to the punishments described in Deuteronomy 28:15 and Deuteronomy 28:20-22.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger narrative about God's judgment on King Jehoram for his sinful actions, as described in 2 Chronicles 21:13, and it sets the stage for the events that follow in 2 Chronicles 21:16-17.
What can we learn from Jehoram's experience?
We can learn that God is a holy and just God who punishes sin, as seen in verses like Romans 6:23 and Hebrews 10:26-27, and that we should seek to live righteous lives to avoid His judgment.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when I face suffering or illness, and what can I learn from Jehoram's experience?
- In what ways can I examine my own life to ensure I am not walking in sinful patterns, like those described in 2 Chronicles 21:13?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when I face difficult circumstances, as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28?
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of Galatians 6:7-8, which says we reap what we sow, to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 21:15
And thou shalt have great sickness by disease of thy bowels,.... Which was a just retaliation to him, for having no bowels of compassion on his brethren whom he slew: until thy bowels fall out by
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
i.e. From day to day continually. Or, year upon year, i.e. one year after another, or for the space of two years, as the event shows, . Heb. days upon days. Days are oft put for a year, as .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
2 Chronicles 21:15 And thou [shalt have] great sickness by disease of thy bowels, until thy bowels fall out by reason of the sickness day by day.Ver. 15. And thou shalt have great sickness.] Eris in morbis. See this accomplished. Until thy bowels fall out.] Philip II of Spain, who set forth the great armada against England, 1588, and was a great persecutor of the Lutherans within his own dominions, died a like death, A.D. 1598. So did Herod, Maximian, Arrius, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
(15) And thou shalt have great sickness.—Literally, And thou thyself shalt be in great diseases through diseasing of thy bowels. (Comp. for the two synonyms; Deuteronomy 28:59, Proverbs 18:14) Fall out.—Come out.Day by day.—Literally, days upon days, i.e., probably, “a year upon a year,” or “in two years.” (Comp. 2 Chronicles 21:19, and 1 Samuel 1:3; Isaiah 29:1.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
Verse 15. Until thy bowels fall out] This must have been occasioned by a violent inflammation: by the same death perished Antiochus Epiphanes, and Herod Agrippa.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 21:15
15. day by day] R.V. mg., year after year; a prolonged sickness.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 21:15
15. Great sickness by disease of thy bowels — Appropriate punishment for him who had no “bowels of compassion” for his own brethren, who were better than himself.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 21:15
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The Great Commission by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of not getting distracted from the main purpose of Christianity. He highlights that Christianity is not just about being mora |
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Pilgrims Problems No. 14 the Suicide of Judas by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the danger of focusing on money and the love of money as the root of all evil. He mentions the story of Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus f |
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Why Go to Church? 2 by Anton Bosch | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible systematically rather than relying on chance or selective reading. He warns against using a promise box t |
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And Judas Iscariot by J. Wilbur Chapman | J. Wilbur Chapman preaches about the tragic story of Judas Iscariot, highlighting his heartless betrayal of Jesus, rejection of grace, and dreadful end. Chapman draws lessons from |
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Judas Commits Suicide Matthew 27:1-10 by David Servant | David Servant delves into the tragic story of Judas Iscariot, highlighting his remorse and ultimate despair leading to his suicide after betraying Jesus. Judas' misguided actions a |
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God's Tender Mercies Part 2 - Preparing the Way by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Isaiah 40:3, which speaks of a voice crying in the wilderness to prepare the way of the Lord. The preacher emphasizes that this voice is not |
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(Acts) the God Who Intervenes by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing the supernatural aspects of the Bible. He highlights the story of Peter's miraculous escape from |