Jeremiah 19:10

Authorized King James Version

Then shalt thou break the bottle in the sight of the men that go with thee,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְשָׁבַרְתָּ֖
Then shalt thou break
to burst (literally or figuratively)
#2
הַבַּקְבֻּ֑ק
the bottle
a bottle (from the gurgling in emptying)
#3
לְעֵינֵי֙
in the sight
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
#4
הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים
of the men
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
#5
הַהֹלְכִ֖ים
that go
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#6
אוֹתָֽךְ׃
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 revelation in this particular way.

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