Jeremiah 26:12

Authorized King James Version

Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לֵאמֹ֑ר
Then spake
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙
Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#5
הַשָּׂרִ֔ים
unto all the princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#6
וְאֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#8
הָעָ֖ם
and to all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#9
לֵאמֹ֑ר
Then spake
to say (used with great latitude)
#10
יְהוָ֣ה
The LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
שְׁלָחַ֗נִי
sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#12
לְהִנָּבֵ֞א
me to prophesy
to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
#13
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#14
הַבַּ֤יִת
against this house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
הַזֶּה֙
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#16
וְאֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#17
הָעִ֣יר
and against this city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#18
הַזֹּ֔את
this (often used adverb)
#19
אֵ֥ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#20
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#21
הַדְּבָרִ֖ים
all the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#22
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#23
שְׁמַעְתֶּֽם׃
that ye have heard
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

Related Resources

Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.

People