Jeremiah 25:3

Authorized King James Version

From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened.

Word-by-Word Analysis

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

שָׁלֹ֤שׁ

H7969

From the thirteenth

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

עֶשְׂרֵ֣ה

H6240

ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth

שָׁנָ֔ה

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

לְיֹאשִׁיָּ֣הוּ

H2977

of Josiah

joshijah, the name of two israelites

בֶן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

אָמוֹן֩

H526

of Amon

amon, the name of three israelites

מֶ֨לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יְהוּדָ֜ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#10

וְעַ֣ד׀

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#11

הַיּ֣וֹם

H3117

even unto this day

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#12

הַזֶּ֗ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#13

זֶ֚ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#14

שָׁלֹ֤שׁ

H7969

From the thirteenth

three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice

#15

וְעֶשְׂרִים֙

H6242

and twentieth

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

#16

שָׁנָ֔ה

H8141

year

a year (as a revolution of time)

#17

הָיָ֥ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#18

דְבַר

H1697

the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#19

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#20

אֵלָ֑י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#21

וְדַבֵּ֖ר

H1696

and speaking

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#22

אֲלֵיכֶ֛ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#23

אַשְׁכֵּ֥ים

H7925

unto you rising early

literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e., to start early in the morning

#24

וְדַבֵּ֖ר

H1696

and speaking

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#25

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#26

שְׁמַעְתֶּֽם׃

H8085

but ye have not hearkened

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

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

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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?

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