Jeremiah 25:4

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשָׁלֹ֖חַ

H7971

and sending

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

יְהוָ֨ה

H3068

And the LORD

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

אֲלֵיכֶ֜ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אֶֽת

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)

עֲבָדָ֧יו

H5650

unto you all his servants

a servant

הַנְּבִאִ֛ים

H5030

the prophets

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

הַשְׁכֵּ֥ם

H7925

rising early

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

וְשָׁלֹ֖חַ

H7971

and sending

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

#10

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

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

#11

לִשְׁמֹֽעַ׃

H8085

them but ye have not hearkened

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

#12

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

#13

הִטִּיתֶ֥ם

H5186

nor inclined

to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)

#14

אֶֽת

H853

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

#15

אָזְנְכֶ֖ם

H241

your ear

broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)

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לִשְׁמֹֽעַ׃

H8085

them 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

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 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?
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?
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?

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