Jeremiah 26:20

Authorized King James Version

And there was also a man that prophesied in the name of the LORD, Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjath-jearim, who prophesied against this city and against this land according to all the words of Jeremiah:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

אִ֗ישׁ

H376

And there was also a man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

הָיָ֤ה

H1961

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

וַיִּנָּבֵ֞א

H5012

that prophesied

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

בְּשֵׁ֣ם

H8034

in the name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

אֽוּרִיָּ֙הוּ֙

H223

Urijah

urijah, the name of one hittite and five israelites

בֶּֽן

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

שְׁמַעְיָ֔הוּ

H8098

of Shemaiah

shemajah, the name of twenty-five israelites

#10

מִקִּרְיַ֖ת

#11

הַיְּעָרִ֑ים

H7157

of Kirjathjearim

kirjath-jearim or kirjath-arim, a place in palestine

#12

וַיִּנָּבֵ֞א

H5012

that prophesied

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

#13

עַל

H5921

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

#14

הָעִ֤יר

H5892

against this city

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

#15

הַזֹּאת֙

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#16

וְעַל

H5921

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

#17

הָאָ֣רֶץ

H776

and against this land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#18

הַזֹּ֔את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#19

כְּכֹ֖ל

H3605

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

#20

דִּבְרֵ֥י

H1697

according to all the words

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

#21

יִרְמְיָֽהוּ׃

H3414

of Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Jeremiah.

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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 26 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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