Jeremiah 25:26

Authorized King James Version

And all the kings of the north, far and near, one with another, and all the kingdoms of the world, which are upon the face of the earth: and the king of Sheshach shall drink after them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֵ֣ת׀
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
וּמֶ֥לֶךְ
H4428
And all the kings
a king
#4
הַצָּפ֗וֹן
H6828
of the north
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
#5
הַקְּרֹבִ֤ים
H7138
and near
near (in place, kindred or time)
#6
וְהָֽרְחֹקִים֙
H7350
far
remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
#7
אִ֣ישׁ
H376
one
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)
#8
אֶל
H413
near, with or among; often in general, to
#9
אָחִ֔יו
H251
with another
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#10
וְאֵת֙
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
הַמַּמְלְכ֣וֹת
H4467
and all the kingdoms
dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
#13
הָאָ֔רֶץ
H776
of the world
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#14
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#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
פְּנֵ֣י
H6440
which are upon the face
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
#17
הָאֲדָמָ֑ה
H127
of the earth
soil (from its general redness)
#18
וּמֶ֥לֶךְ
H4428
And all the kings
a king
#19
שֵׁשַׁ֖ךְ
H8347
of Sheshach
sheshak, a symbolic name of babylon
#20
יִשְׁתֶּ֥ה
H8354
shall drink
to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
#21
אַחֲרֵיהֶֽם׃
H310
after
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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