Jeremiah 22:14

Authorized King James Version

That saith, I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows; and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הָאֹמֵ֗ר
That saith
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
אֶבְנֶה
I will build
to build (literally and figuratively)
#3
לִּי֙
H0
#4
בֵּ֣ית
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#5
מִדּ֔וֹת
me a wide
properly, extension, i.e., height or breadth; specifically, tribute (as measured)
#6
וַעֲלִיּ֖וֹת
chambers
something lofty, i.e., a stair-way; also a second-story room (or even one on the roof); figuratively, the sky
#7
מְרֻוָּחִ֑ים
and large
properly, to breathe freely, i.e., revive; by implication, to have ample room
#8
וְקָ֤רַֽע
and cutteth him out
to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
#9
לוֹ֙
H0
#10
חַלּוֹנָ֔י
windows
a window (as perforated)
#11
וְסָפ֣וּן
and it is cieled
to hide by covering; specifically, to roof (passive participle as noun, a roof) or wainscot; figuratively, to reserve
#12
בָּאָ֔רֶז
with cedar
a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
#13
וּמָשׁ֖וֹחַ
and painted
to rub with oil, i.e., to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
#14
בַּשָּׁשַֽׁר׃
with vermilion
red ochre (from its piercing color)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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