Jeremiah 22:4

Authorized King James Version

For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֤י
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#3
תַּֽעֲשׂ֔וּ
H6213
For if ye do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#4
תַּֽעֲשׂ֔וּ
H6213
For if ye do
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
#5
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
הַדָּבָ֖ר
H1697
this thing
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#7
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#8
וּבָ֣אוּ
H935
then shall there enter in
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#9
בְשַׁעֲרֵ֣י
H8179
by the gates
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#10
הַבַּ֣יִת
H1004
of this house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
הַזֶּ֡ה
H2088
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#12
מְלָכִים֩
H4428
kings
a king
#13
יֹשְׁבִ֨ים
H3427
sitting
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#14
לְדָוִ֜ד
H1732
of David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#15
עַל
H5921
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#16
כִּסְא֗וֹ
H3678
upon the throne
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
#17
רֹֽכְבִים֙
H7392
riding
to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
#18
בָּרֶ֣כֶב
H7393
in chariots
a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone
#19
וּבַסּוּסִ֔ים
H5483
and on horses
a horse (as leaping)
#20
ה֥וּא
H1931
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
#21
וַעֲבָדָ֖ו
H5650
he and his servants
a servant
#22
וְעַמּֽוֹ׃
H5971
and his people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of covenant community reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 kingdom of God 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 covenant community in this particular way.

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