Jeremiah 16:8

Authorized King James Version

Thou shalt not also go into the house of feasting, to sit with them to eat and to drink.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבֵית

H1004

into the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

מִשְׁתֶּ֥ה

H4960

of feasting

drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast

לֹא

H3808

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

תָב֖וֹא

H935

Thou shalt not also go

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

לָשֶׁ֣בֶת

H3427

to sit

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

אוֹתָ֑ם

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

לֶאֱכֹ֖ל

H398

with them to eat

to eat (literally or figuratively)

וְלִשְׁתּֽוֹת׃

H8354

and to drink

to imbibe (literally or 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 divine revelation 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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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