Jeremiah 13:12

Authorized King James Version

Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word; Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine: and they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאָמְר֣וּ

H559

Therefore thou shalt speak

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲלֵיהֶ֜ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אֶת

H853

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

הַדָּבָ֣ר

H1697

unto them this word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הַזֶּ֗ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

כֹּֽה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

וְאָמְר֣וּ

H559

Therefore thou shalt speak

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָה֙

H3068

the LORD

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

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#10

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#11

כָּל

H3605

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

#12

נֵ֖בֶל

H5035

Every bottle

a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)

#13

יִמָּ֥לֵא

H4390

shall be filled

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

#14

יָֽיִן׃

H3196

with wine

wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication

#15

וְאָמְר֣וּ

H559

Therefore thou shalt speak

to say (used with great latitude)

#16

אֵלֶ֔יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#17

נֵדַ֔ע

H3045

know

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

#18

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

#19

נֵדַ֔ע

H3045

know

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

#20

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#21

כָל

H3605

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

#22

נֵ֖בֶל

H5035

Every bottle

a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)

#23

יִמָּ֥לֵא

H4390

shall be filled

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

#24

יָֽיִן׃

H3196

with wine

wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty 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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 13 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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