Jeremiah 32:7

Authorized King James Version

Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee, saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption is thine to buy it.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הִנֵּ֣ה
lo!
#2
חֲנַמְאֵ֗ל
Behold Hanameel
chanamel, an israelite
#3
בֶּן
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
#4
שַׁלֻּם֙
of Shallum
shallum, the name of fourteen israelites
#5
דֹּֽדְךָ֔
thine uncle
(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
#6
בָּ֥א
shall come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#7
אֵלֶ֖יךָ
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
לֵאמֹ֑ר
unto thee saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#9
לִקְנֽוֹת׃
Buy
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
#10
לְךָ֗
H0
#11
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
שָׂדִי֙
thee my field
a field (as flat)
#13
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
בַּעֲנָת֔וֹת
that is in Anathoth
anathoth, the name of two israelites, also of a place in pal
#15
כִּ֥י
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#16
לְךָ֛
H0
#17
מִשְׁפַּ֥ט
for the right
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#18
הַגְּאֻלָּ֖ה
of redemption
redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship
#19
לִקְנֽוֹת׃
Buy
to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of redemption connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about redemption, 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 redemption. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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