Jeremiah 19:3

Authorized King James Version

And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אָמַר֩

H559

And say

to say (used with great latitude)

שֹׁמְעָ֖הּ

H8085

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

יְהוָ֨ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

מַלְכֵ֣י

H4428

O kings

a king

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

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

וְיֹשְׁבֵ֖י

H3427

and inhabitants

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

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

כֹּֽה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

#10

אָמַר֩

H559

And say

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

יְהוָ֨ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#12

צְבָא֜וֹת

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#13

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

the God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

#14

יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

#15

הִנְנִ֨י

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

#16

מֵבִ֤יא

H935

Behold I will bring

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

#17

רָעָה֙

H7451

evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#18

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#19

הַמָּק֣וֹם

H4725

upon this place

properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

#20

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#21

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#22

כָּל

H3605

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

#23

שֹׁמְעָ֖הּ

H8085

Hear

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

#24

תִּצַּ֥לְנָה

H6750

shall tingle

to tinkle, i.e., rattle together (as the ears in reddening with shame, or the teeth in chattering with fear)

#25

אָזְנָֽיו׃

H241

his ears

broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)

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 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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 19 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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