Jeremiah 17:24

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, if ye diligently hearken unto me, saith the LORD, to bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the sabbath day, but hallow the sabbath day, to do no work therein;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְ֠הָיָה

H1961

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

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

תִּשְׁמְע֤וּן

H8085

And it shall come to pass if ye diligently

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

תִּשְׁמְע֤וּן

H8085

And it shall come to pass if ye diligently

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

אֵלַי֙

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

נְאֻם

H5002

unto me saith

an oracle

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

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

לְבִלְתִּ֥י

H1115

properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n

הָבִ֣יא

H935

to bring

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

#10

מַשָּׂ֗א

H4853

in no burden

a burden; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire

#11

בְּשַׁעֲרֵ֛י

H8179

through the gates

an opening, i.e., door or gate

#12

הָעִ֥יר

H5892

of this city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#13

הַזֹּ֖את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#14

י֣וֹם

H3117

day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#15

הַשַּׁבָּ֔ת

H7676

on the sabbath

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

#16

וּלְקַדֵּשׁ֙

H6942

but hallow

to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)

#17

אֶת

H853

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

#18

י֣וֹם

H3117

day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#19

הַשַּׁבָּ֔ת

H7676

on the sabbath

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

#20

לְבִלְתִּ֥י

H1115

properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n

#21

עֲשֽׂוֹת

H6213

to do

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

#22

בֹּ֖ה

#23

כָּל

H3605

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

#24

מְלָאכָֽה׃

H4399

work

properly, deputyship, i.e., ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)

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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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 17 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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