Jeremiah 20:5

Authorized King James Version

Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֶתֵּן֙

H5414

Moreover I will deliver

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

חֹ֙סֶן֙

H2633

all the strength

wealth

הָעִ֣יר

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)

הַזֹּ֔את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

וְאֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

יְגִיעָ֖הּ

H3018

and all the labours

toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)

#10

וְאֶת

H853

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

#11

כָּל

H3605

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

#12

יְקָרָ֑הּ

H3366

thereof and all the precious things

value, i.e., (concretely) wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity

#13

וְאֵ֨ת

H853

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

#14

כָּל

H3605

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

#15

אוֹצְר֜וֹת

H214

thereof and all the treasures

a depository

#16

מַלְכֵ֣י

H4428

of the kings

a king

#17

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#18

אֶתֵּן֙

H5414

Moreover I will deliver

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#19

בְּיַ֣ד

H3027

into the hand

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

#20

אֹֽיְבֵיהֶ֔ם

H341

of their enemies

hating; an adversary

#21

וּבְזָזוּם֙

H962

which shall spoil

to plunder

#22

וּלְקָח֔וּם

H3947

them and take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#23

וֶהֱבִיא֖וּם

H935

them and carry

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

#24

בָּבֶֽלָה׃

H894

them to Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 20 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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