Jeremiah 27:8

Authorized King James Version

And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, that nation will I punish, saith the LORD, with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence, until I have consumed them by his hand.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֨ה

H1961

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

הַגּ֤וֹי

H1471

And it shall come to pass that the nation

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

וְהַמַּמְלָכָ֗ה

H4467

and kingdom

dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

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

יַעַבְד֤וּ

H5647

which will not serve

to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc

אֹתוֹ֙

H853

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

אֶת

H853

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

נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּ֣ר

H5019

the same Nebuchadnezzar

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

#10

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

of the king

a king

#11

בָּבֶ֑ל

H894

of Babylon

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

#12

וְאֵ֨ת

H853

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

#13

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#14

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#15

יִתֵּן֙

H5414

and that will not put

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

#16

אֶת

H853

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

#17

צַוָּאר֔וֹ

H6677

their neck

the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)

#18

בְּעֹ֖ל

H5923

under the yoke

a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively

#19

מֶ֣לֶךְ

H4428

of the king

a king

#20

בָּבֶ֑ל

H894

of Babylon

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

#21

בַּחֶרֶב֩

H2719

with the sword

drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

#22

וּבָרָעָ֨ב

H7458

and with the famine

hunger (more or less extensive)

#23

וּבַדֶּ֜בֶר

H1698

and with the pestilence

a pestilence

#24

אֶפְקֹ֨ד

H6485

will I punish

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

#25

עַל

H5921

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

#26

הַגּ֤וֹי

H1471

And it shall come to pass that the nation

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

#27

הַהוּא֙

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#28

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

#29

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#30

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#31

תֻּמִּ֥י

H8552

until I have consumed

to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive

#32

אֹתָ֖ם

H853

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

#33

בְּיָדֽוֹ׃

H3027

them by his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, 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 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on kingdom address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?

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