Jeremiah 3:10

Authorized King James Version

And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

בְּכָל

H3605

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

זֹ֗את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

לֹא

H3808

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

שָׁ֨בָה

H7725

hath not turned

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

אֵלַ֜י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

בָּגוֹדָ֧ה

H901

And yet for all this her treacherous

treacherous

אֲחוֹתָ֛הּ

H269

sister

a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)

יְהוּדָ֖ה

H3063

Judah

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

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בְּכָל

H3605

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

#11

לִבָּ֑הּ

H3820

unto me with her whole heart

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything

#12

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#13

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#14

בְּשֶׁ֖קֶר

H8267

but feignedly

an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)

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נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

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

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

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?
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?

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