Jeremiah 28:4

Authorized King James Version

And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, with all the captives of Judah, that went into Babylon, saith the LORD: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְאֶת

H853

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

יְכָנְיָ֣ה

H3204

Jeconiah

jekonjah, a jewish king

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

יְהוֹיָקִ֣ים

H3079

of Jehoiakim

jehojakim, a jewish king

מֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יְהוּדָ֜ה

H3063

of Judah

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

וְאֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

כָּל

H3605

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

גָּל֨וּת

H1546

with all the captives

captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively)

#10

יְהוּדָ֜ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#11

הַבָּאִ֣ים

H935

that went

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#12

בָּבֶֽל׃

H894

into Babylon

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

#13

אֲנִ֥י

H589

#14

מֵשִׁ֛יב

H7725

And I will bring again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#15

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#16

הַמָּק֥וֹם

H4725

to this place

properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

#17

הַזֶּ֖ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#18

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

#19

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#20

כִּ֣י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#21

אֶשְׁבֹּ֔ר

H7665

for I will break

to burst (literally or figuratively)

#22

אֶת

H853

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

#23

עֹ֖ל

H5923

the yoke

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

#24

מֶ֥לֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#25

בָּבֶֽל׃

H894

into Babylon

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation 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 salvation 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

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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