Jeremiah 28:1

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֣י׀

H1961

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

בַּשָּׁנָת֙

H8141

And it came to pass the same year

a year (as a revolution of time)

הַהִ֗יא

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

בְּרֵאשִׁית֙

H7225

in the beginning

the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)

מַמְלֶ֙כֶת֙

H4467

of the reign

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

צִדְקִיָּ֣ה

H6667

of Zedekiah

tsidkijah, the name of six israelites

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

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

בַּשָּׁנָת֙

H8141

And it came to pass the same year

a year (as a revolution of time)

#10

הָֽרְבִעִ֔ית

H7243

in the fourth

fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth

#11

בַּחֹ֖דֶשׁ

H2320

month

the new moon; by implication, a month

#12

הַחֲמִישִׁ֑י

H2549

and in the fifth

fifth; also a fifth

#13

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#14

אֵלַ֡י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#15

חֲנַנְיָה֩

H2608

that Hananiah

chananjah, the name of thirteen israelites

#16

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

#17

עַזּ֨וּר

H5809

of Azur

azzur, the name of three israelites

#18

הַנָּבִ֜יא

H5030

the prophet

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

#19

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#20

מִגִּבְעוֹן֙

H1391

which was of Gibeon

gibon, a place in palestine

#21

בְּבֵ֣ית

H1004

unto me in the house

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

#22

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#23

לְעֵינֵ֧י

H5869

in the presence

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#24

הַכֹּהֲנִ֛ים

H3548

of the priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#25

וְכָל

H3605

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

#26

הָעָ֖ם

H5971

and of all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#27

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of kingdom of God within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 kingdom of God 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

How does the kingdom of God theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 28 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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