Jeremiah 22:11

Authorized King James Version

For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

כֹ֣ה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אָֽמַר

H559

For thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְ֠הוָה

H3068

the LORD

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

אֶל

H413

touching

near, with or among; often in general, to

שַׁלֻּ֨ם

H7967

Shallum

shallum, the name of fourteen israelites

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יֹאשִׁיָּ֣הוּ

H2977

instead of Josiah

joshijah, the name of two israelites

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#10

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#11

הַמֹּלֵךְ֙

H4427

which reigned

to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel

#12

תַּ֚חַת

H8478

the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc

#13

יֹאשִׁיָּ֣הוּ

H2977

instead of Josiah

joshijah, the name of two israelites

#14

אָבִ֔יו

his father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

#15

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#16

יָצָ֖א

H3318

which went forth

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

#17

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

#18

הַמָּק֣וֹם

H4725

out of this place

properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

#19

הַזֶּ֑ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#20

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#21

יָשׁ֥וּב

H7725

He shall not return

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

#22

שָׁ֖ם

H8033

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

#23

עֽוֹד׃

H5750

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 22 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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