Jeremiah 32:14

Authorized King James Version

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֹּֽה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אָמַר֩

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֨ה

H3068

the LORD

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

צְבָא֜וֹת

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

the 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

יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

לָק֣וֹחַ

H3947

Take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶת

H853

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

סֵ֤פֶר

H5612

and this evidence

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

#10

הָאֵ֡לֶּה

H428

these or those

#11

אֵ֣ת

H853

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

#12

סֵ֤פֶר

H5612

and this evidence

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

#13

הַמִּקְנָ֨ה

H4736

of the purchase

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

#14

הַזֶּ֜ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#15

וְאֵ֣ת

H853

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

#16

הֶחָת֗וּם

H2856

both which is sealed

to close up; especially to seal

#17

וְאֵ֨ת

H853

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

#18

סֵ֤פֶר

H5612

and this evidence

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

#19

הַגָּלוּי֙

H1540

which is open

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

#20

הַזֶּ֔ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#21

וּנְתַתָּ֖ם

H5414

and put

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

#22

בִּכְלִי

H3627

vessel

something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)

#23

חָ֑רֶשׂ

H2789

them in an earthen

a piece of pottery

#24

לְמַ֥עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

#25

יַעַמְד֖וּ

H5975

that they may continue

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

#26

יָמִ֥ים

H3117

days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#27

רַבִּֽים׃

H7227

many

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

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 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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
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?

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