Jeremiah 29:25

Authorized King James Version

Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֹּֽה

H3541

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

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

Thus speaketh

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֧ה

H3068

the LORD

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

צְבָא֛וֹת

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

אֱלֹהֵ֥י

H430

the God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

Thus speaketh

to say (used with great latitude)

יַ֡עַן

H3282

properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#10

אַתָּה֩

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#11

שָׁלַ֨חְתָּ

H7971

Because thou hast sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#12

בְשִׁמְכָ֜ה

H8034

in thy name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#13

סְפָרִ֗ים

H5612

letters

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

#14

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#15

כָּל

H3605

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

#16

הָעָם֙

H5971

unto all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#17

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#18

בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֔ם

H3389

that are at Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#19

וְאֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#20

צְפַנְיָ֤ה

H6846

and to Zephaniah

tsephanjah, the name of four israelites

#21

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

#22

מַֽעֲשֵׂיָה֙

H4641

of Maaseiah

maasejah, the name of sixteen israelites

#23

הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים

H3548

and to all the priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#24

וְאֶ֥ל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#25

כָּל

H3605

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

#26

הַכֹּהֲנִ֖ים

H3548

and to all the priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#27

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

Thus speaketh

to say (used with great latitude)

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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
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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