Jeremiah 22:25

Authorized King James Version

And I will give thee into the hand of them that seek thy life, and into the hand of them whose face thou fearest, even into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּנְתַתִּ֗יךָ

H5414

And I will give

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

וּבְיַ֥ד

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

מְבַקְשֵׁ֣י

H1245

of them that seek

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

נַפְשֶׁ֔ךָ

H5315

thy life

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

וּבְיַ֥ד

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

אַתָּ֥ה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

יָג֖וֹר

H3016

thou fearest

fearful

מִפְּנֵיהֶ֑ם

H6440

of them whose face

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#10

וּבְיַ֥ד

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#11

נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֥ר

H5019

of Nebuchadrezzar

nebukadnetstsar (or nebukadretsts(-ar, or)), king of babylon

#12

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#13

בָּבֶ֖ל

H894

of Babylon

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

#14

וּבְיַ֥ד

H3027

and into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#15

הַכַּשְׂדִּֽים׃

H3778

of the Chaldeans

a kasdite, or descendant of kesed; by implication, a chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of life connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about life, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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 life address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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