Jeremiah 23:24

Authorized King James Version

Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

יִסָּתֵ֨ר

H5641

hide

to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively

אִ֧ישׁ

H376

Can any

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)

בַּמִּסְתָּרִ֛ים

H4565

himself in secret places

properly, a concealer, i.e., a covert

וַאֲנִ֥י

H589

לֹֽא

H3808

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

אֶרְאֶ֖נּוּ

H7200

that I shall not see

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

נְאֻם

H5002

him saith

an oracle

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

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

#10

הֲל֨וֹא

H3808

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

#11

אֶת

H853

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

#12

הַשָּׁמַ֧יִם

H8064

heaven

the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r

#13

וְאֶת

H853

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

#14

הָאָ֛רֶץ

H776

and earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#15

אֲנִ֥י

H589

#16

מָלֵ֖א

H4390

to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)

#17

נְאֻם

H5002

him saith

an oracle

#18

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation 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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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