Jeremiah 13:12
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?
Original Language Analysis
וְאָמְר֣וּ
Therefore thou shalt speak
H559
וְאָמְר֣וּ
Therefore thou shalt speak
Strong's:
H559
Word #:
1 of 24
to say (used with great latitude)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 24
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַדָּבָ֣ר
unto them this word
H1697
הַדָּבָ֣ר
unto them this word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
4 of 24
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
הַזֶּ֗ה
H2088
כֹּֽה
H3541
כֹּֽה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
6 of 24
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
וְאָמְר֣וּ
Therefore thou shalt speak
H559
וְאָמְר֣וּ
Therefore thou shalt speak
Strong's:
H559
Word #:
7 of 24
to say (used with great latitude)
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
9 of 24
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
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
10 of 24
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
נֵ֖בֶל
Every bottle
H5035
נֵ֖בֶל
Every bottle
Strong's:
H5035
Word #:
12 of 24
a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
יִמָּ֥לֵא
shall be filled
H4390
יִמָּ֥לֵא
shall be filled
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
13 of 24
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
יָֽיִן׃
with wine
H3196
יָֽיִן׃
with wine
Strong's:
H3196
Word #:
14 of 24
wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
וְאָמְר֣וּ
Therefore thou shalt speak
H559
וְאָמְר֣וּ
Therefore thou shalt speak
Strong's:
H559
Word #:
15 of 24
to say (used with great latitude)
נֵדַ֔ע
know
H3045
נֵדַ֔ע
know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
17 of 24
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
18 of 24
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
נֵדַ֔ע
know
H3045
נֵדַ֔ע
know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
19 of 24
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
20 of 24
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כָל
H3605
כָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
21 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
נֵ֖בֶל
Every bottle
H5035
נֵ֖בֶל
Every bottle
Strong's:
H5035
Word #:
22 of 24
a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
Historical Context
Wine vessels being filled was normal expectation in agrarian society—harvest filled vessels for storage and use. The people would hear this statement as truism, perhaps sarcastic (telling them the obvious). Their dismissive response reveals complacency—they assume normal life continues, missing the warning hidden in apparent banality.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the apparently innocent statement about wine vessels set up the audience?
- What does the dismissive response reveal about spiritual complacency?
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Analysis & Commentary
This verse begins a new oracle: 'Therefore thou shalt speak unto them this word; Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Every bottle shall be filled with wine.' The Hebrew nevel (נֶבֶל) is a pottery vessel, a wineskin or jug. The statement 'every bottle filled with wine' sounds positive—abundance! 'And they shall say unto thee, Do we not certainly know that every bottle shall be filled with wine?' The people will respond dismissively—of course we know this! It's obvious! They miss the ominous meaning, thinking only of normal wine production. The oracle sets up their misunderstanding for sharp correction.