Jeremiah 2:37

Authorized King James Version

Yea, thou shalt go forth from him, and thine hands upon thine head: for the LORD hath rejected thy confidences, and thou shalt not prosper in them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

גַּ֣ם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

מֵאֵ֥ת

H853

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

זֶה֙

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

תֵּֽצְאִ֔י

H3318

Yea thou shalt go forth

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

וְיָדַ֖יִךְ

H3027

from him and thine hands

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

עַל

H5921

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

רֹאשֵׁ֑ךְ

H7218

upon thine head

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

מָאַ֤ס

H3988

hath rejected

to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear

#10

יְהוָֹה֙

H3068

for the LORD

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

#11

בְּמִבְטַחַ֔יִךְ

H4009

thy confidences

properly, a refuge, i.e., (objective) security, or (subjective) assurance

#12

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#13

תַצְלִ֖יחִי

H6743

and thou shalt not prosper

to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

#14

לָהֶֽם׃

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
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?

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