Jeremiah 25:17

Authorized King James Version

Then took I the cup at the LORD'S hand, and made all the nations to drink, unto whom the LORD had sent me:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וָאֶקַּ֥ח

H3947

Then took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶת

H853

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

הַכּ֖וֹס

H3563

I the cup

a cup (as a container), often figuratively, some unclean bird, probably an owl (perhaps from the cup-like cavity of its eye)

מִיַּ֣ד

H3027

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

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

at the LORD'S

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

וָֽאַשְׁקֶה֙

H8248

to drink

to quaff, i.e., (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to

אֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

הַגּוֹיִ֔ם

H1471

and made all the nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

#10

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#11

שְׁלָחַ֥נִי

H7971

had sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#12

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

at the LORD'S

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

#13

אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation 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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.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 verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 25 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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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