Jeremiah 27:20

Authorized King James Version

Which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took not, when he carried away captive Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah from Jerusalem to Babylon, and all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem;

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

לֹֽא

H3808

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

לְקָחָ֗ם

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

נְבֽוּכַדְנֶאצַּר֙

H5019

Which Nebuchadnezzar

nebukadnetstsar (or nebukadretsts(-ar, or)), king of babylon

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

בָּבֶ֑לָה

H894

of Babylon

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

בַּ֠גְלוֹתוֹ

H1540

not when he carried away captive

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

אֶת

H853

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

יְכָונְיָ֨ה

H3204

Jeconiah

jekonjah, a jewish king

#10

בֶן

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

#11

יְהוֹיָקִ֧ים

H3079

of Jehoiakim

jehojakim, a jewish king

#12

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#13

יְהוּדָ֖ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#14

וִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

and Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#15

בָּבֶ֑לָה

H894

of Babylon

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

#16

וְאֵ֛ת

H853

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

#17

כָּל

H3605

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

#18

חֹרֵ֥י

H2715

and all the nobles

properly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire; hence (figuratively) noble (in rank)

#19

יְהוּדָ֖ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#20

וִירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

and Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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