Jeremiah 27:21
Yea, thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning the vessels that remain in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah and of Jerusalem;
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כֹ֥ה
H3541
כֹ֥ה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
2 of 16
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צְבָא֖וֹת
of hosts
H6635
צְבָא֖וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
5 of 16
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
the God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
the God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
6 of 16
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
7 of 16
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַכֵּלִ֗ים
concerning the vessels
H3627
הַכֵּלִ֗ים
concerning the vessels
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
9 of 16
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
הַנּֽוֹתָרִים֙
that remain
H3498
הַנּֽוֹתָרִים֙
that remain
Strong's:
H3498
Word #:
10 of 16
to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
וּבֵ֥ית
and in the house
H1004
וּבֵ֥ית
and in the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
11 of 16
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
12 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וּבֵ֥ית
and in the house
H1004
וּבֵ֥ית
and in the house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
13 of 16
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Historical Context
The distinction between temple and royal vessels indicates two spheres of Judean life—worship and governance. Both had been partially plundered in 597 BC (2 Kings 24:13). The remaining items represented continuity of both religious worship and royal authority. Their prophesied removal meant total cessation of both temple worship and Davidic rule in Jerusalem.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you distinguish between sacred institutions God will preserve versus those under judgment?
- What happens when both religious and political structures fail simultaneously in a society?
- How does comprehensive judgment affect all spheres of life, not merely religious ones?
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Analysis & Commentary
Yea, thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning the vessels that remain in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah and of Jerusalem (כֹּה־אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל עַל־הַכֵּלִים הַנּוֹתָרִים בֵּית־יְהוָה וּבֵית מֶלֶךְ־יְהוּדָה, koh-amar YHWH tseva'ot elohei yisra'el al-hakkelim hannotarim beit-YHWH uveit melekh-y'hudah)—the full divine title 'LORD of hosts, God of Israel' lends maximum authority. The term נוֹתָר (notar, 'remain/be left') emphasizes these are remnants from previous plundering.
The prophecy encompasses vessels in both temple (בֵּית־יְהוָה, beit-YHWH) and palace (בֵּית מֶלֶךְ, beit melekh), showing comprehensive judgment affecting religious and political spheres equally. False prophets focused on temple vessels' sanctity; Jeremiah reveals that palace wealth will likewise be taken. No sphere is exempt from covenant curse—religious institutions and political power structures both fall under judgment.