Jeremiah 32:8

Authorized King James Version

So Hanameel mine uncle's son came to me in the court of the prison according to the word of the LORD, and said unto me, Buy my field, I pray thee, that is in Anathoth, which is in the country of Benjamin: for the right of inheritance is thine, and the redemption is thine; buy it for thyself. Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹ֣א

H935

came

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֵ֠לַי

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

חֲנַמְאֵ֨ל

H2601

So Hanameel

chanamel, an israelite

בֶּן

H1121

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

דֹּדִ֜י

H1730

mine uncle's

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

דְבַר

H1697

according to the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

חֲצַ֣ר

H2691

to me in the court

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

#10

הַמַּטָּרָה֒

H4307

of the prison

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

#11

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר

H559

and said

to say (used with great latitude)

#12

אֵלַ֡י

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

קְנֵה

H7069

is thine buy

to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own

#14

נָ֠א

H4994

'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction

#15

אֶת

H853

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

#16

שָׂדִ֨י

H7704

my field

a field (as flat)

#17

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#18

בַּעֲנָת֜וֹת

H6068

I pray thee that is in Anathoth

anathoth, the name of two israelites, also of a place in pal

#19

אֲשֶׁ֣ר׀

H834

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

#20

בְּאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

which is in the country

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#21

בִּנְיָמִ֗ין

H1144

of Benjamin

binjamin, youngest son of jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory

#22

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#23

לְךָ֞

#24

מִשְׁפַּ֧ט

H4941

for the right

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

#25

הַיְרֻשָּׁ֛ה

H3425

of inheritance

something occupied; a conquest; also a patrimony

#26

וּלְךָ֥

#27

הַגְּאֻלָּ֖ה

H1353

is thine and the redemption

redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship

#28

קְנֵה

H7069

is thine buy

to erect, i.e., create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own

#29

לָ֑ךְ

#30

וָאֵדַ֕ע

H3045

it for thyself Then I knew

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#31

כִּ֥י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#32

דְבַר

H1697

according to the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#33

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#34

הֽוּא׃

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of redemption 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 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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on redemption 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?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 32 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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