Jeremiah 24:8

Authorized King James Version

And as the evil figs, which cannot be eaten, they are so evil; surely thus saith the LORD, So will I give Zedekiah the king of Judah, and his princes, and the residue of Jerusalem, that remain in this land, and them that dwell in the land of Egypt:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְכַתְּאֵנִים֙

H8384

figs

the fig (tree or fruit)

הָֽרָע֔וֹת

H7451

And as the evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

לֹא

H3808

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

תֵאָכַ֖לְנָה

H398

which cannot be eaten

to eat (literally or figuratively)

מֵרֹ֑עַ

H7455

they are so evil

badness (as marring), physically or morally

כִּי

H3588

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

כֹ֣ה׀

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

surely thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

#10

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#11

כֵּ֣ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

#12

אֶ֠תֵּן

H5414

So will I give

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

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

צִדְקִיָּ֨הוּ

H6667

Zedekiah

tsidkijah, the name of six israelites

#15

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

the king

a king

#16

יְהוּדָ֤ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#17

וְאֶת

H853

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

#18

שָׂרָיו֙

H8269

and his princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

#19

וְאֵ֣ת׀

H853

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

#20

שְׁאֵרִ֣ית

H7611

and the residue

a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion

#21

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#22

הַנִּשְׁאָרִים֙

H7604

that remain

properly, to swell up, i.e., be (causatively, make) redundant

#23

בְּאֶ֥רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#24

הַזֹּ֔את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#25

וְהַיֹּשְׁבִ֖ים

H3427

and them that dwell

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

#26

בְּאֶ֥רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#27

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 24 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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