Jeremiah 10:15

Authorized King James Version

They are vanity, and the work of errors: in the time of their visitation they shall perish.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הֶ֣בֶל
They are vanity
emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
#2
הֵ֔מָּה
they (only used when emphatic)
#3
מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה
and the work
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
#4
תַּעְתֻּעִ֑ים
of errors
a fraud
#5
בְּעֵ֥ת
in the time
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
#6
פְּקֻדָּתָ֖ם
of their visitation
visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
#7
יֹאבֵֽדוּ׃
H6
they shall perish
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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