Jeremiah 29:16

Authorized King James Version

Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּי

H3588

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

כֹ֣ה׀

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אָמַ֣ר

H559

Know that thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

the LORD

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

of the king

a king

הַיּוֹשֵׁ֖ב

H3427

that dwelleth

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כִּסֵּ֣א

H3678

upon the throne

properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)

#10

דָוִ֔ד

H1732

of David

david, the youngest son of jesse

#11

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#12

כָּל

H3605

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

#13

הָעָ֔ם

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

#14

הַיּוֹשֵׁ֖ב

H3427

that dwelleth

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#15

בָּעִ֣יר

H5892

in this city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#16

הַזֹּ֑את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

#17

אֲחֵיכֶ֕ם

H251

and of your brethren

a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])

#18

אֲשֶׁ֛ר

H834

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

#19

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#20

יָצְא֥וּ

H3318

that are not gone forth

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#21

אִתְּכֶ֖ם

H854

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

#22

בַּגּוֹלָֽה׃

H1473

with you into captivity

exile; concretely and collectively exiles

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about kingdom of God?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address the apparent delay of Christ's return and God's justice, and how should the church respond?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?

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