Jeremiah 32:37

Authorized King James Version

Behold, I will gather them out of all countries, whither I have driven them in mine anger, and in my fury, and in great wrath; and I will bring them again unto this place, and I will cause them to dwell safely:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הִנְנִ֤י
lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
#2
מְקַבְּצָם֙
Behold I will gather them out
to grasp, i.e., collect
#3
מִכָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#4
הָ֣אֲרָצ֔וֹת
of all countries
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#5
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#6
הִדַּחְתִּ֥ים
whither I have driven
to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
#7
שָׁ֛ם
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#8
בְּאַפִּ֥י
them in mine anger
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
#9
וּבַחֲמָתִ֖י
and in my fury
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
#10
וּבְקֶ֣צֶף
wrath
a splinter (as chipped off)
#11
גָּד֑וֹל
and in great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#12
וַהֲשִֽׁבֹתִים֙
and I will bring them again
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#13
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#14
הַמָּק֣וֹם
unto this place
properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
#15
הַזֶּ֔ה
the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that
#16
וְהֹשַׁבְתִּ֖ים
and I will cause them to dwell
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#17
לָבֶֽטַח׃
safely
properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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