Jeremiah 30:21

Authorized King James Version

And their nobles shall be of themselves, and their governor shall proceed from the midst of them; and I will cause him to draw near, and he shall approach unto me: for who is this that engaged his heart to approach unto me? saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָיָ֨ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

אַדִּיר֜וֹ

H117

And their nobles

wide or (generally) large; figuratively, powerful

מִמֶּ֗נּוּ

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

וּמֹֽשְׁלוֹ֙

H4910

shall be of themselves and their governor

to rule

מִקִּרְבּ֣וֹ

H7130

from the midst

properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)

יֵצֵ֔א

H3318

shall proceed

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

וְהִקְרַבְתִּ֖יו

H7126

of them and I will cause him to draw near

to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose

לָגֶ֥שֶׁת

H5066

and he shall approach

to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causati

אֵלָ֑י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#10

כִּי֩

H3588

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

#11

מִ֨י

H4310

who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix

#12

הוּא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

#13

זֶ֜ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#14

עָרַ֧ב

H6148

unto me for who is this that engaged

to braid, i.e., intermix; technically, to traffic (as if by barter); also or give to be security (as a kind of exchange)

#15

אֶת

H853

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

#16

לִבּ֛וֹ

H3820

his heart

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

#17

לָגֶ֥שֶׁת

H5066

and he shall approach

to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causati

#18

אֵלַ֖י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

נְאֻם

H5002

unto me saith

an oracle

#20

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?

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