Jeremiah 27:18

Authorized King James Version

But if they be prophets, and if the word of the LORD be with them, let them now make intercession to the LORD of hosts, that the vessels which are left in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem, go not to Babylon.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאִם

H518

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

נְבִאִ֣ים

H5030

But if they be prophets

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

הֵ֔ם

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

וְאִם

H518

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

יֵ֥שׁ

H3426

there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)

דְּבַר

H1697

and if the word

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

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

אִתָּ֑ם

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

יִפְגְּעוּ

H6293

with them let them now make intercession

to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity

#10

נָא֙

H4994

'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

#11

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#12

צְבָא֔וֹת

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#13

לְבִלְתִּי

H1115

properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n

#14

בֹ֜אוּ

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#15

הַכֵּלִ֣ים׀

H3627

that the vessels

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#16

הַנּוֹתָרִ֣ים

H3498

which are left

to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve

#17

וּבֵ֨ית

H1004

and in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#18

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#19

וּבֵ֨ית

H1004

and in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#20

מֶ֧לֶךְ

H4428

of the king

a king

#21

יְהוּדָ֛ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#22

וּבִירוּשָׁלִַ֖ם

H3389

and at Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#23

בָּבֶֽלָה׃

H894

not to Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jeremiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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 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 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?

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