Jeremiah 31:12

Authorized King James Version

Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבָאוּ֮

H935

Therefore they shall come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וְרִנְּנ֣וּ

H7442

and sing

properly, to creak (or emit a stridulous sound), i.e., to shout (usually for joy)

בִמְרוֹם

H4791

in the height

altitude, i.e., concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)

צִיּוֹן֒

H6726

of Zion

tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem

וְנָהֲר֞וּ

H5102

and shall flow together

to sparkle, i.e., (figuratively) be cheerful

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

ט֣וּב

H2898

to the goodness

good (as a noun), in the widest sense, especially goodness (superlative concretely, the best), beauty, gladness, welfare

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#10

דָּגָן֙

H1715

for wheat

properly, increase, i.e., grain

#11

וְעַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#12

תִּירֹ֣שׁ

H8492

and for wine

must or fresh grape-juice (as just squeezed out); by implication (rarely) fermented wine

#13

וְעַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#14

יִצְהָ֔ר

H3323

and for oil

oil (as producing light); figuratively, anointing

#15

וְעַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#16

בְּנֵי

H1121

and for the young

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#17

צֹ֖אן

H6629

of the flock

a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

#18

וּבָקָ֑ר

H1241

and of the herd

a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd

#19

וְהָיְתָ֤ה

H1961

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

#20

נַפְשָׁם֙

H5315

and their soul

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

#21

כְּגַ֣ן

H1588

garden

a garden (as fenced)

#22

רָוֶ֔ה

H7302

shall be as a watered

sated (with drink)

#23

וְלֹא

H3808

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

#24

יוֹסִ֥יפוּ

H3254

any more

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

#25

לְדַאֲבָ֖ה

H1669

and they shall not sorrow

to pine

#26

עֽוֹד׃

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Jeremiah.

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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