Jeremiah 26:15

Authorized King James Version

But know ye for certain, that if ye put me to death, ye shall surely bring innocent blood upon yourselves, and upon this city, and upon the inhabitants thereof: for of a truth the LORD hath sent me unto you to speak all these words in your ears.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַ֣ךְ׀

H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

תֵּדְע֗וּ

H3045

But know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

תֵּדְע֗וּ

H3045

But know

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

מְמִתִ֣ים

H4191

that if ye put me to death

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

אַתֶּם֮

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

אֹתִי֒

H853

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

כִּי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#10

דָ֣ם

H1818

blood

blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe

#11

נָקִ֗י

H5355

innocent

#12

אַתֶּם֙

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#13

נֹתְנִ֣ים

H5414

ye shall surely bring

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

#14

עֲלֵיכֶ֔ם

H5921

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

#15

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#16

הָעִ֥יר

H5892

upon yourselves and upon this city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#17

הַזֹּ֖את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#18

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

יֹשְׁבֶ֑יהָ

H3427

and upon the inhabitants

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

#20

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#21

בֶאֱמֶ֗ת

H571

thereof for of a truth

stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness

#22

שְׁלָחַ֤נִי

H7971

hath sent

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

#23

יְהוָה֙

H3068

the LORD

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

#24

עֲלֵיכֶ֔ם

H5921

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

#25

לְדַבֵּר֙

H1696

me unto you to speak

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

#26

בְּאָזְנֵיכֶ֔ם

H241

in your ears

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

#27

אֵ֥ת

H853

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

#28

כָּל

H3605

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

#29

הַדְּבָרִ֖ים

H1697

all these words

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

#30

הָאֵֽלֶּה׃

H428

these or those

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of truth 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 truth. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on truth address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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