Jeremiah 15:17

Authorized King James Version

I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לֹֽא

H3808

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

יָשַׁ֔בְתִּי

H3427

I sat

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

בְסוֹד

H5475

not in the assembly

a session, i.e., company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret

מְשַׂחֲקִ֖ים

H7832

of the mockers

to laugh (in pleasure or detraction); by implication, to play

וָֽאֶעְלֹ֑ז

H5937

nor rejoiced

to jump for joy, i.e., exult

מִפְּנֵ֤י

H6440

because

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

יָֽדְךָ֙

H3027

of thy hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

בָּדָ֣ד

H910

alone

separate; adverb, separately

יָשַׁ֔בְתִּי

H3427

I sat

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#10

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#11

זַ֖עַם

H2195

me with indignation

strictly froth at the mouth, i.e., (figuratively) fury (especially of god's displeasure with sin)

#12

מִלֵּאתָֽנִי׃

H4390

for thou hast filled

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 15 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of covenant community differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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