Jeremiah 15:4

Authorized King James Version

And I will cause them to be removed into all kingdoms of the earth, because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah king of Judah, for that which he did in Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּנְתַתִּ֣ים

H5414

And I will cause

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לְזַֽוֲעָ֔ה

H2113

agitation, fear

לְכֹ֖ל

H3605

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

מַמְלְכ֣וֹת

H4467

into all kingdoms

dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)

הָאָ֑רֶץ

H776

of the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

בִּ֠גְלַל

H1558

because

a circumstance (as rolled around); only used adverbially, on account of

מְנַשֶּׁ֤ה

H4519

of Manasseh

menashsheh, a grandson of jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

בֶן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יְחִזְקִיָּ֙הוּ֙

H3169

of Hezekiah

jechizkijah, the name of five israelites

#10

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#11

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#12

עַ֥ל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#13

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#14

עָשָׂ֖ה

H6213

for that which he did

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#15

בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

in Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing kingdom relates to eschatology and the ultimate purpose of God's redemptive plan and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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 kingdom of God 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 kingdom in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of kingdom differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on kingdom address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?

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