Jeremiah 20:8

Authorized King James Version

For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was made a reproach unto me, and a derision, daily.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּֽי

H3588

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

מִדֵּ֤י

H1767

For since

enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases

אֲדַבֵּר֙

H1696

I spake

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

אֶזְעָ֔ק

H2199

I cried out

to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly

חָמָ֥ס

H2555

violence

violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain

וָשֹׁ֖ד

H7701

and spoil

violence, ravage

אֶקְרָ֑א

H7121

I cried

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

כִּֽי

H3588

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

הָיָ֨ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#10

דְבַר

H1697

because the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#11

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#12

לִ֛י

#13

לְחֶרְפָּ֥ה

H2781

was made a reproach

contumely, disgrace, the pudenda

#14

וּלְקֶ֖לֶס

H7047

unto me and a derision

a laughing-stock

#15

כָּל

H3605

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

#16

הַיּֽוֹם׃

H3117

daily

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

Analysis

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

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty 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?

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