Jeremiah 32:12

Authorized King James Version

And I gave the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, in the sight of Hanameel mine uncle's son, and in the presence of the witnesses that subscribed the book of the purchase, before all the Jews that sat in the court of the prison.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וָאֶתֵּ֞ן

H5414

And I gave

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אֶת

H853

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

בְּסֵ֣פֶר

H5612

the book

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

הַמִּקְנָ֑ה

H4736

of the purchase

properly, a buying, i.e., acquisition; concretely, a piece of property (land or living); also the sum paid

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

בָּר֣וּךְ

H1263

unto Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

בֶּן

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

נֵרִיָּה֮

H5374

of Neriah

nerijah, an israelite

בֶּן

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

#10

מַחְסֵיָה֒

H4271

of Maaseiah

machsejah, an israelite

#11

לְעֵינֵי֙

H5869

before

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#12

חֲנַמְאֵ֣ל

H2601

of Hanameel

chanamel, an israelite

#13

דֹּדִ֔י

H1730

mine uncle's

(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle

#14

לְעֵינֵי֙

H5869

before

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#15

הָֽעֵדִ֔ים

H5707

of the witnesses

concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e., prince

#16

הַכֹּתְבִ֖ים

H3789

that subscribed

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#17

בְּסֵ֣פֶר

H5612

the book

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

#18

הַמִּקְנָ֑ה

H4736

of the purchase

properly, a buying, i.e., acquisition; concretely, a piece of property (land or living); also the sum paid

#19

לְעֵינֵי֙

H5869

before

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

#20

כָּל

H3605

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

#21

הַיְּהוּדִ֔ים

H3064

all the Jews

a jehudite (i.e., judaite or jew), or descendant of jehudah (i.e., judah)

#22

הַיֹּשְׁבִ֖ים

H3427

that sat

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#23

בַּחֲצַ֥ר

H2691

in the court

a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)

#24

הַמַּטָּרָֽה׃

H4307

of the prison

a jail (as a guard-house); also an aim (as being closely watched)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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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