Jeremiah 13:11

Authorized King James Version

For as the girdle cleaveth to the loins of a man, so have I caused to cleave unto me the whole house of Israel and the whole house of Judah, saith the LORD; that they might be unto me for a people, and for a name, and for a praise, and for a glory: but they would not hear.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֡י

H3588

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

כַּאֲשֶׁר֩

H834

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

הִדְבַּ֣קְתִּי

H1692

cleaveth

properly, to impinge, i.e., cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit

הָאֵז֜וֹר

H232

For as the girdle

something girt; a belt, also a band

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מָתְנֵי

H4975

to the loins

properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins

אִ֗ישׁ

H376

of a man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

כֵּ֣ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

הִדְבַּ֣קְתִּי

H1692

cleaveth

properly, to impinge, i.e., cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit

#10

אֵ֠לַי

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#13

בֵּ֤ית

H1004

and the whole house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#14

יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#15

וְאֶת

H853

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

#16

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#17

בֵּ֤ית

H1004

and the whole house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#18

יְהוּדָה֙

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#19

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

#20

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

#21

לִֽהְי֥וֹת

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#22

לִי֙

#23

לְעָ֔ם

H5971

that they might be unto me for a people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#24

וּלְשֵׁ֥ם

H8034

and for a name

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

#25

וְלִתְהִלָּ֖ה

H8416

and for a praise

laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn

#26

וּלְתִפְאָ֑רֶת

H8597

and for a glory

ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)

#27

וְלֹ֖א

H3808

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

#28

שָׁמֵֽעוּ׃

H8085

but they would not hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of glory reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jeremiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes glory in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on glory address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?

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