Jeremiah 16:10

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, when thou shalt shew this people all these words, and they shall say unto thee, Wherefore hath the LORD pronounced all this great evil against us? or what is our iniquity? or what is our sin that we have committed against the LORD our God?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֗ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

כִּ֤י

H3588

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

תַגִּיד֙

H5046

And it shall come to pass when thou shalt shew

properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to

לָעָ֣ם

H5971

this people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

אֵ֥ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל

H3605

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

הַדְּבָרִ֖ים

H1697

all these words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הָאֵ֑לֶּה

H428

these or those

#10

וְאָמְר֣וּ

H559

and they shall say

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

אֵלֶ֗יךָ

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

עַל

H5921

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

#13

מֶה֩

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#14

דִבֶּ֨ר

H1696

pronounced

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#15

לַֽיהוָ֥ה

H3068

against the LORD

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

#16

עָלֵ֙ינוּ֙

H5921

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

#17

אֵ֣ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

#18

כָּל

H3605

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

#19

הָרָעָ֤ה

H7451

evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#20

הַגְּדוֹלָה֙

H1419

all this great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

#21

הַזֹּ֔את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#22

וּמֶ֤ה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#23

עֲוֹנֵ֙נוּ֙

H5771

against us or what is our iniquity

perversity, i.e., (moral) evil

#24

וּמֶ֣ה

H4100

properly, interrogative what? (including how? why? when?); but also exclamation, what! (including how!), or indefinitely what (including whatever, and

#25

חַטָּאתֵ֔נוּ

H2403

or what is our sin

an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender

#26

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#27

חָטָ֖אנוּ

H2398

that we have committed

properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn

#28

לַֽיהוָ֥ה

H3068

against the LORD

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

#29

אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃

H430

our God

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 16 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?

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