Jeremiah 13:17

Authorized King James Version

But if ye will not hear it, my soul shall weep in secret places for your pride; and mine eye shall weep sore, and run down with tears, because the LORD'S flock is carried away captive.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאִם֙

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

לֹ֣א

H3808

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

תִשְׁמָע֔וּהָ

H8085

But if ye will not hear

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

בְּמִסְתָּרִ֥ים

H4565

in secret places

properly, a concealer, i.e., a covert

תִּבְכֶּֽה

H1058

shall weep

to weep; generally to bemoan

נַפְשִׁ֖י

H5315

it my soul

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

מִפְּנֵ֣י

H6440

for

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

גֵוָ֑ה

H1466

your pride

exaltation; (figuratively) arrogance

תִּדְמַ֜ע

H1830

shall weep

to weep

#10

תִּדְמַ֜ע

H1830

shall weep

to weep

#11

וְתֵרַ֤ד

H3381

and run down

to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau

#12

עֵינִי֙

H5869

and mine eye

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#13

דִּמְעָ֔ה

H1832

with tears

weeping

#14

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#15

נִשְׁבָּ֖ה

H7617

is carried away captive

to transport into captivity

#16

עֵ֥דֶר

H5739

flock

an arrangement, i.e., muster (of animals)

#17

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

because the LORD'S

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

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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?
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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