Jeremiah 28:10

Authorized King James Version

Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the prophet Jeremiah's neck, and brake it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקַּ֞ח
took
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
#2
חֲנַנְיָ֤ה
Then Hananiah
chananjah, the name of thirteen israelites
#3
הַנָּבִ֑יא
from off the prophet
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#4
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
הַמּוֹטָ֔ה
the yoke
a pole; by implication, an ox-bow; hence, a yoke (either literal or figurative)
#6
מֵעַ֕ל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
צַוַּ֖אר
neck
the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)
#8
יִרְמְיָ֣ה
Jeremiah's
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#9
הַנָּבִ֑יא
from off the prophet
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#10
וַֽיִּשְׁבְּרֵֽהוּ׃
and brake
to burst (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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