Jeremiah 22:30

Authorized King James Version

Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man that shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֹּ֣ה׀

H3541

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

אָמַ֣ר

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

the LORD

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

כִּתְב֞וּ

H3789

Write

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

אֶת

H853

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

אִ֚ישׁ

H376

for no man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

הַזֶּה֙

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

עֲרִירִ֔י

H6185

childless

bare, i.e., destitute (of children)

גֶּ֖בֶר

H1397

a man

properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply

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לֹא

H3808

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

#11

יִצְלַ֜ח

H6743

shall prosper

to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

#12

בְּיָמָ֑יו

H3117

in his days

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

#13

כִּי֩

H3588

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

#14

לֹ֨א

H3808

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

#15

יִצְלַ֜ח

H6743

shall prosper

to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)

#16

מִזַּרְע֗וֹ

H2233

of his seed

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

#17

אִ֚ישׁ

H376

for no man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#18

יֹשֵׁב֙

H3427

sitting

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#19

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#20

כִּסֵּ֣א

H3678

upon the throne

properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)

#21

דָוִ֔ד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#22

וּמֹשֵׁ֥ל

H4910

and ruling

to rule

#23

ע֖וֹד

H5750

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

#24

בִּיהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

any more in Judah

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

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
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 the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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