Jeremiah 32:19

Authorized King James Version

Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

Word-by-Word Analysis

גְּדֹל֙

H1419

Great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

הָֽעֵצָ֔ה

H6098

in counsel

advice; by implication, plan; also prudence

וְרַ֖ב

H7227

and mighty

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

הָעֲלִֽילִיָּ֑ה

H5950

in work

(miraculous) execution

אֲשֶׁר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

עֵינֶ֣יךָ

H5869

for thine eyes

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

פְקֻח֗וֹת

H6491

are open

to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant

עַל

H5921

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

כָּל

H3605

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

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כִּדְרָכָ֔יו

H1870

according to his ways

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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בְּנֵ֣י

H1121

of the sons

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

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אָדָ֔ם

H120

of men

ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)

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לָתֵ֤ת

H5414

to give

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

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לְאִישׁ֙

H376

every one

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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כִּדְרָכָ֔יו

H1870

according to his ways

a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb

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וְכִפְרִ֖י

H6529

and according to the fruit

fruit (literally or figuratively)

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מַעֲלָלָֽיו׃

H4611

of his doings

an act (good or bad)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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 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?
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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