Jeremiah 25:20

Authorized King James Version

And all the mingled people, and all the kings of the land of Uz, and all the kings of the land of the Philistines, and Ashkelon, and Azzah, and Ekron, and the remnant of Ashdod,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֵת֙

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)

הָעֶ֔רֶב

H6153

And all the mingled

dusk

וְאֵ֕ת

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)

מַלְכֵי֙

H4428

and all the kings

a king

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

הָע֑וּץ

H5780

of Uz

uts, a son of aram, also a seirite, and the regions settled by them

וְאֵ֗ת

H853

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

#10

כָּל

H3605

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

#11

מַלְכֵי֙

H4428

and all the kings

a king

#12

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#13

פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים

H6430

of the Philistines

a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth

#14

וְאֶת

H853

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

#15

אַשְׁקְל֤וֹן

H831

and Ashkelon

ashkelon, a place in palestine

#16

וְאֶת

H853

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

#17

עַזָּה֙

H5804

and Azzah

azzah, a place in palestine

#18

וְאֶת

H853

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

#19

עֶקְר֔וֹן

H6138

and Ekron

ekron, a place in palestine

#20

וְאֵ֖ת

H853

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

#21

שְׁאֵרִ֥ית

H7611

and the remnant

a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion

#22

אַשְׁדּֽוֹד׃

H795

of Ashdod

ashdod, a place in palestine

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 covenant community 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 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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 practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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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