Jeremiah 17:20

Authorized King James Version

And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאָמַרְתָּ֣

H559

And say

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲ֠לֵיהֶם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

שִׁמְע֨וּ

H8085

unto them Hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

דְבַר

H1697

ye the word

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

יְהוָ֜ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

מַלְכֵ֤י

H4428

ye kings

a king

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

and all Judah

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

וְכָל

H3605

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

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

and all Judah

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

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וְכֹ֖ל

H3605

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

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יֹשְׁבֵ֣י

H3427

and all the inhabitants

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

#12

יְרוּשָׁלִָ֑ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#13

הַבָּאִ֖ים

H935

that enter in

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

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בַּשְּׁעָרִ֥ים

H8179

by these gates

an opening, i.e., door or gate

#15

הָאֵֽלֶּה׃

H428

these or those

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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

Questions for Reflection

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 divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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