Jeremiah 10:25

Authorized King James Version

Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that know thee not, and upon the families that call not on thy name: for they have eaten up Jacob, and devoured him, and consumed him, and have made his habitation desolate.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שְׁפֹ֣ךְ

H8210

Pour out

to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc

חֲמָתְךָ֗

H2534

thy fury

heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

הַגּוֹיִם֙

H1471

upon the heathen

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יְדָע֔וּךָ

H3045

that know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

וְעַל֙

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

מִשְׁפָּח֔וֹת

H4940

thee not and upon the families

a family, i.e., circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people

#10

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#11

בְּשִׁמְךָ֖

H8034

not on thy name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#12

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#13

קָרָ֑אוּ

H7121

that call

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#14

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#15

וַאֲכָלֻ֙הוּ֙

H398

and devoured

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#16

אֶֽת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#17

יַעֲקֹ֗ב

H3290

Jacob

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

#18

וַאֲכָלֻ֙הוּ֙

H398

and devoured

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#19

וַיְכַלֻּ֔הוּ

H3615

him and consumed

to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

#20

וְאֶת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#21

נָוֵ֖הוּ

H5116

him and have made his habitation

(adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of god (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild

#22

הֵשַֽׁמּוּ׃

H8074

desolate

to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Jeremiah.

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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