Jeremiah 28:7

Authorized King James Version

Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people;

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַךְ

H389

a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only

שְׁמַֽע

H8085

Nevertheless hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

נָא֙

H4994

'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

הַדָּבָ֣ר

H1697

thou now this word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

אָנֹכִ֖י

H595

דֹּבֵ֣ר

H1696

that I speak

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

וּבְאָזְנֵ֖י

H241

and in the ears

broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)

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וּבְאָזְנֵ֖י

H241

and in the ears

broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)

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כָּל

H3605

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

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הָעָֽם׃

H5971

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

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on covenant community address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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 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?

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