Jeremiah 29:14

Authorized King James Version

And I will be found of you, saith the LORD: and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith the LORD; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְנִמְצֵ֣אתִי

H4672

And I will be found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

לָכֶם֮

נְאֻם

H5002

of you saith

an oracle

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

the LORD

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

וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֣י

H7725

and I will bring you again

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

אֶת

H853

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

שְׁביּתְכֶ֗ם

H7622

your captivity

exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity

וְקִבַּצְתִּ֣י

H6908

and I will gather

to grasp, i.e., collect

אֶ֠תְכֶם

H853

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

#10

מִֽכָּל

H3605

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

#11

הַגּוֹיִ֞ם

H1471

you from all the nations

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

#12

וּמִכָּל

H3605

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

#13

הַ֨מָּק֔וֹם

H4725

and from all the places

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)

#14

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#15

הִדַּ֧חְתִּי

H5080

whither I have driven

to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)

#16

אֶתְכֶ֛ם

H853

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

#17

שָׁ֖ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#18

נְאֻם

H5002

of you saith

an oracle

#19

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

the LORD

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

#20

וַהֲשִׁבֹתִ֣י

H7725

and I will bring you again

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

#21

אֶתְכֶ֔ם

H853

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

#22

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#23

הַ֨מָּק֔וֹם

H4725

and from all the places

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)

#24

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#25

הִגְלֵ֥יתִי

H1540

whence I caused you to be carried away captive

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

#26

אֶתְכֶ֖ם

H853

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

#27

מִשָּֽׁם׃

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

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

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

How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about 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?

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