Jeremiah 22:10

Authorized King James Version

Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: but weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his native country.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

בָכוֹ֙

H1058

Weep

to weep; generally to bemoan

לְמֵ֔ת

H4191

ye not for the dead

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

וְאַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

תָּנֻ֖דוּ

H5110

neither bemoan

to nod, i.e., waver; figuratively, to wander, flee, disappear; also (from shaking the head in sympathy), to console, deplore, or (from tossing the hea

ל֑וֹ

בָכוֹ֙

H1058

Weep

to weep; generally to bemoan

בָכוֹ֙

H1058

Weep

to weep; generally to bemoan

לַֽהֹלֵ֔ךְ

H1980

for him that goeth away

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

#10

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

#11

לֹ֤א

H3808

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

#12

יָשׁוּב֙

H7725

for he shall return

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#13

ע֔וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#14

וְרָאָ֖ה

H7200

no more nor see

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#15

אֶת

H853

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

#16

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

country

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#17

מוֹלַדְתּֽוֹ׃

H4138

his native

nativity (plural birth-place); by implication, lineage, native country; also offspring, family

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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?

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