Jeremiah 33:1

Authorized King James Version

Moreover the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the second time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְהִ֧י
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#2
דְבַר
Moreover the word
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#3
יְהוָ֛ה
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#4
אֶֽל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
came unto Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#6
שֵׁנִ֑ית
the second
properly, double, i.e., second; also adverbially, again
#7
וְהוּא֙
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
#8
עוֹדֶ֣נּוּ
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#9
עָצ֔וּר
time while he was yet shut up
to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
#10
בַּחֲצַ֥ר
in the court
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#11
הַמַּטָּרָ֖ה
of the prison
a jail (as a guard-house); also an aim (as being closely watched)
#12
לֵאמֹֽר׃
saying
to say (used with great latitude)

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

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 Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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