Jeremiah 17:27

Authorized King James Version

But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאִם

H518

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

לֹ֨א

H3808

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

תִשְׁמְע֜וּ

H8085

But if ye will not hearken

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

אֵלַ֗י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

לְקַדֵּשׁ֙

H6942

unto me to hallow

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

אֶת

H853

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

בְּי֣וֹם

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

הַשַּׁבָּ֑ת

H7676

on the sabbath

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

וּלְבִלְתִּ֣י׀

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

#10

שְׂאֵ֣ת

H5375

and not to bear

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#11

מַשָּׂ֗א

H4853

a burden

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

#12

וּבֹ֛א

H935

even entering in

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

#13

בִּשְׁעָרֶ֗יהָ

H8179

at the gates

an opening, i.e., door or gate

#14

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#15

בְּי֣וֹם

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

#16

הַשַּׁבָּ֑ת

H7676

on the sabbath

intermission, i.e (specifically) the sabbath

#17

וְהִצַּ֧תִּי

H3341

then will I kindle

to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate

#18

אֵ֣שׁ

H784

a fire

fire (literally or figuratively)

#19

בִּשְׁעָרֶ֗יהָ

H8179

at the gates

an opening, i.e., door or gate

#20

וְאָֽכְלָ֛ה

H398

thereof and it shall devour

to eat (literally or figuratively)

#21

אַרְמְנ֥וֹת

H759

the palaces

a citadel (from its height)

#22

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֖ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#23

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#24

תִכְבֶּֽה׃

H3518

and it shall not be quenched

to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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?
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?
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?

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