Jeremiah 30:9

Authorized King James Version

But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְעָ֣בְד֔וּ
But they shall serve
to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc
#2
אֵ֖ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
יְהוָ֣ה
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֱלֹֽהֵיהֶ֑ם
their 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
#5
וְאֵת֙
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
דָּוִ֣ד
and David
david, the youngest son of jesse
#7
מַלְכָּ֔ם
their king
a king
#8
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#9
אָקִ֖ים
whom I will raise up
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
#10
לָהֶֽם׃
they (only used when emphatic)

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 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.

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