2 Chronicles 25:2
2 Chronicles 25:2 in Multiple Translations
And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
And he did that which was right in the eyes of Jehovah, but not with a perfect heart.
He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but his heart was not completely true to the Lord.
He did what was right in the Lord's sight but not with complete commitment.
And he did vprightly in the eyes of the Lord, but not with a perfite heart.
and he doth that which is right in the eyes of Jehovah — only, not with a perfect heart.
He did that which was right in the LORD’s eyes, but not with a perfect heart.
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
And he did what was good in the sight of the Lord: but yet not with a perfect heart.
Amaziah did many things that pleased Yahweh, but he did not do them enthusiastically.
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2 Chronicles 25:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
הַ/יָּשָׁ֖ר
בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
רַ֕ק
לֹ֖א
בְּ/לֵבָ֥ב
שָׁלֵֽם
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/יָּשָׁ֖ר
yâshâr
H3477
Jashar
Art | Adj
בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
Prep | N-cd
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
רַ֕ק
raq
H7535
except
DirObjM
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בְּ/לֵבָ֥ב
lêbâb
H3824
heart
Prep | N-ms
שָׁלֵֽם
shâlêm
H8003
complete
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 25:2
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
הַ/יָּשָׁ֖ר
yâshâr
H3477
"Jashar"
Art | Adj
Jashar refers to being straight or just, like doing what is convenient and right. A man named Jashar lived before Israel's monarchy, as mentioned in Joshua 10:13. He wrote a book of poetry and songs, now lost.
Definition: A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jos.10.13
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: convenient, equity, Jasher, just, meet(-est), [phrase] pleased well right(-eous), straight, (most) upright(-ly, -ness). See also: Exodus 15:26; Psalms 32:11; Psalms 7:11.
בְּ/עֵינֵ֣י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
Prep | N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
רַ֕ק
raq
H7535
"except"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word means 'except' or 'only', used to limit or emphasize something, like in Exodus 12:11 where it says to eat the Passover meal in haste, with nothing but your clothes on. It can also mean 'but' or 'nevertheless'.
Definition: 1) only, altogether, surely 1a) only 1b) only, nought but, altogether (in limitation) 1c) save, except (after a negative) 1d) only, altogether, surely (with an affirmative) 1e) if only, provided only (prefixed for emphasis) 1f) only, exclusively (for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: but, even, except, howbeit howsoever, at the least, nevertheless, nothing but, notwithstanding, only, save, so (that), surely, yet (so), in any wise. See also: Genesis 6:5; Joshua 13:14; Psalms 32:6.
לֹ֖א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בְּ/לֵבָ֥ב
lêbâb
H3824
"heart"
Prep | N-ms
The heart is the innermost part of a person, including their mind, will, and emotions. In the book of Psalms, David talks about his heart being heavy with sorrow, while in the book of Proverbs, it discusses the importance of guarding one's heart.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, soul, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage Aramaic equivalent: le.vav (לְבַב "heart" H3825)
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] bethink themselves, breast, comfortably, courage, ((faint), (tender-) heart(-ed), midst, mind, [idiom] unawares, understanding. See also: Genesis 20:5; 1 Chronicles 17:2; Psalms 4:5.
שָׁלֵֽם
shâlêm
H8003
"complete"
Adj
Complete means being whole, safe, and at peace, like the covenant relationship between God and his people. It's used to describe something or someone that is perfect and unharmed. The Bible uses this word to talk about keeping promises and being faithful.
Definition: 1) complete, safe, peaceful, perfect, whole, full, at peace 1a) complete 1a1) full, perfect 1a2) finished 1b) safe, unharmed 1c) peace (of covenant of peace, mind) 1c1) perfect, complete (of keeping covenant relation)
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: full, just, made ready, peaceable, perfect(-ed), quiet, Shalem (by mistake for a name), whole. See also: Genesis 15:16; 1 Chronicles 12:39; Proverbs 11:1.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 25:2
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 25:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 25:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:2
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 25:2
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 25:2
Context — Amaziah Reigns in Judah
1Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem.
2And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly.
3As soon as the kingdom was firmly in his grasp, Amaziah executed the servants who had murdered his father the king. 4Yet he did not put their sons to death, but acted according to what is written in the Law, in the Book of Moses, where the LORD commanded: “Fathers must not be put to death for their children, and children must not be put to death for their fathers; each is to die for his own sin.”Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 25:14 | When Amaziah returned from the slaughter of the Edomites, he brought back the gods of the Seirites, set them up as his own gods, bowed before them, and burned sacrifices to them. |
| 2 | James 4:8 | Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. |
| 3 | Acts 8:21 | You have no part or share in our ministry, because your heart is not right before God. |
| 4 | Isaiah 29:13 | Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men. |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 24:2 | And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 26:4 | And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Amaziah had done. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 16:7 | But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” |
| 8 | 2 Kings 14:4 | Nevertheless, the high places were not taken away, and the people continued sacrificing and burning incense on the high places. |
| 9 | Psalms 78:37 | Their hearts were disloyal to Him, and they were unfaithful to His covenant. |
| 10 | James 1:8 | He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. |
2 Chronicles 25:2 Summary
[This verse tells us that Amaziah did what was right in God's eyes, but he didn't do it with all his heart. This means he obeyed God's rules, but he didn't really love or care about God deeply, like we see in Deuteronomy 6:5. To follow God wholeheartedly, we need to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength, and obey Him, not just because we have to, but because we want to, as Jesus taught in John 14:15. By doing so, we can experience a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to do what is right in the eyes of the LORD, but not wholeheartedly?
This phrase suggests that Amaziah obeyed God's commands, but his heart was not fully committed to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:5, where we are called to love God with all our heart, soul, and strength.
How can someone do what is right, but not be wholehearted about it?
This can happen when we follow God's rules out of duty or habit, rather than a genuine desire to please Him, as noted in Ezekiel 33:31, where the people of Israel went through the motions of worship, but their hearts were far from God.
Is it possible to please God without being wholehearted?
While God desires our wholehearted devotion, as expressed in Matthew 22:37, He also sees and rewards our imperfect efforts to follow Him, as seen in the story of the widow's mite in Mark 12:41-44, where Jesus praised her small, but sincere gift.
What are the consequences of not being wholehearted in our relationship with God?
Lack of wholeheartedness can lead to a shallow faith, as warned in Revelation 3:16, where Jesus rebukes the church in Laodicea for being lukewarm, and can hinder our intimacy with God, as seen in Psalm 51:17, where David expresses his desire for a broken and contrite heart.
Reflection Questions
- In what areas of my life am I going through the motions of following God, but not fully engaging my heart?
- How can I cultivate a more wholehearted devotion to God, like the Psalmist in Psalm 119:2, who delights in God's decrees?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure my relationship with God is not just about outward obedience, but also inner transformation, as described in Romans 12:2?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my love for God, not just in my actions, but also in my thoughts and attitudes, as encouraged in Colossians 3:2-3?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 25:2
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 25:1]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 25:2
And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:2
2 Chronicles 25:2 And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.Ver. 2. And he did that which was right.] A hypocrite may do such works as are materially good, which yet may never prove so formally and eventually.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:2
XXV. THE REIGN OF AMAZIAH. (Comp. 2 Kings 14:1-20.) AND OF THE REIGN. OF THE OF JOASH (2 Chronicles 25:1-4). (1, 2) Amaziah . . . the Lord.—So 2 Kings 14:2. But not with a perfect heart.—This is a brief equivalent of the words of the older text: “only not like David his father: according to all that Joash his father had done, he did.” The reference to Joash is omitted, perhaps because that king appears to less advantage in the Chronicles than ill Kings. In fact, the chronicler’s estimate of both princes is less favourable than that of the older historian. Such differences are perfectly natural, and it is needless to attempt to “reconcile” or eliminate them.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 25:2
Verse 2. He did that which was right] He began his reign well, but soon became an idolater, 2 Chronicles 25:14-15.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 25:2
Ch. 2 Chronicles 25:1-4 (= 2 Kings 14:1-6). Amaziah Succeeds 2. not with a perfect heart] In Kings, “yet not like David his father” (because “the high places were not taken away”). The Chronicler has something more serious in his mind; cp. 2 Chronicles 25:14-16.
Sermons on 2 Chronicles 25:2
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Having Assurance of Salvation by Bob Jennings | This sermon emphasizes the importance of wholehearted devotion to God, highlighting the need to fully surrender and consecrate ourselves to Him without holding back. It discusses t |
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If You Could Live Again, What Would You Change? by Bob Jennings | This sermon reflects on the importance of living a life fully devoted to God, not just doing what is right but doing it with all our hearts. It explores the idea of looking back on |
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To Die in Christ Is Gain - Tim Conway Interviews Bob Jennings by Bob Jennings | This sermon reflects on the importance of wholehearted devotion to God, using the example of Amaziah who did what was right but not with all his heart. It delves into a conversatio |
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Chosen Vessel - Bible Study & Sermon Preperation by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of King Hezekiah from the book of Second Chronicles. Hezekiah had experienced great spiritual victory, but after that, he became tem |
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A Craving for the Presence - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of craving the presence of the Lord amidst challenging times, highlighting the need to prioritize seeking God's presence over solely relying o |
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A Man of God by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on a 70-year journey of faith, witnessing various church tragedies and worldly events, yet remaining steadfast by looking up to Jesus, reading the Word, and fo |
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"Where Are the Praying People?" by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the speaker's strong desire to remain separate from the sinful influences of the world, committing to prayer, Bible reading, and standing against immorality. |