Jeremiah 20:6

Authorized King James Version

And thou, Pashur, and all that dwell in thine house shall go into captivity: and thou shalt come to Babylon, and there thou shalt die, and shalt be buried there, thou, and all thy friends, to whom thou hast prophesied lies.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאַתָּ֣ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

פַשְׁח֗וּר

H6583

And thou Pashur

pashchur, the name of four israelites

וְכֹל֙

H3605

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

יֹשְׁבֵ֣י

H3427

and all that dwell

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

בֵיתֶ֔ךָ

H1004

in thine house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

תֵּלְכ֖וּ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

בַּשֶּׁ֑בִי

H7628

into captivity

exiled; captured; as noun, exile (abstractly or concretely and collectively); by extension, booty

וּבָבֶ֣ל

H894

to Babylon

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

תָּב֗וֹא

H935

and thou shalt come

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

#10

וְשָׁ֤ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#11

תָּמוּת֙

H4191

and there thou shalt die

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#12

וְשָׁ֣ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#13

תִּקָּבֵ֔ר

H6912

and shalt be buried

to inter

#14

אַתָּה֙

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#15

וְכָל

H3605

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

#16

אֹ֣הֲבֶ֔יךָ

H157

there thou and all thy friends

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

#17

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#18

נִבֵּ֥אתָ

H5012

to whom thou hast prophesied

to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)

#19

לָהֶ֖ם

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#20

בַּשָּֽׁקֶר׃

H8267

lies

an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)

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

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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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 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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