Jeremiah 25:30

Authorized King James Version

Therefore prophesy thou against them all these words, and say unto them, The LORD shall roar from on high, and utter his voice from his holy habitation; he shall mightily roar upon his habitation; he shall give a shout, as they that tread the grapes, against all the inhabitants of the earth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאַתָּה֙

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

תִּנָּבֵ֣א

H5012

Therefore prophesy

to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)

אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אֵ֥ת

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)

הַדְּבָרִ֖ים

H1697

thou against them all these words

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

הָאֵ֑לֶּה

H428

these or those

וְאָמַרְתָּ֣

H559

and say

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲלֵיהֶ֗ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#10

יְהוָ֞ה

H3068

unto them The LORD

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

#11

מִמָּר֤וֹם

H4791

from on high

altitude, i.e., concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)

#12

יִשְׁאַג֙

H7580

he shall mightily

to rumble or moan

#13

וּמִמְּע֤וֹן

H4583

habitation

an abode, of god (the tabernacle or the temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)

#14

קָדְשׁוֹ֙

H6944

from his holy

a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

#15

יִתֵּ֣ן

H5414

and utter

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

#16

קוֹל֔וֹ

H6963

his voice

a voice or sound

#17

יִשְׁאַג֙

H7580

he shall mightily

to rumble or moan

#18

יִשְׁאַג֙

H7580

he shall mightily

to rumble or moan

#19

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#20

נָוֵ֔הוּ

H5116

upon his habitation

(adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of god (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild

#21

הֵידָד֙

H1959

a shout

acclamation

#22

כְּדֹרְכִ֣ים

H1869

as they that tread

to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)

#23

יַֽעֲנֶ֔ה

H6030

he shall give

properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,

#24

אֶ֥ל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#25

כָּל

H3605

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

#26

יֹשְׁבֵ֖י

H3427

the grapes against all the inhabitants

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

#27

הָאָֽרֶץ׃

H776

of the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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 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

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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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