Jeremiah 15:21

Authorized King James Version

And I will deliver thee out of the hand of the wicked, and I will redeem thee out of the hand of the terrible.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְהִצַּלְתִּ֖יךָ
And I will deliver
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
#2
מִיַּ֣ד
thee out of the 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
#3
רָעִ֑ים
of the wicked
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
#4
וּפְדִתִ֖יךָ
and I will redeem
to sever, i.e., ransom; generally to release, preserve
#5
מִכַּ֥ף
thee out of the hand
the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-
#6
עָרִצִֽים׃
of the terrible
fearful, i.e., powerful or tyrannical

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Jeremiah.

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

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