Jeremiah 33:10

Authorized King James Version

Thus saith the LORD; Again there shall be heard in this place, which ye say shall be desolate without man and without beast, even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man, and without inhabitant, and without beast,

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֹּ֣ה׀

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אֹֽמְרִ֔ים

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֗ה

H3068

the LORD

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

עוֹד֮

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

יִשָּׁמַ֣ע

H8085

Again there shall be heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

בַּמָּקוֹם

H4725

in 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)

הַזֶּה֒

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

אֲשֶׁר֙

H834

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

אַתֶּ֣ם

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

#10

אֹֽמְרִ֔ים

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

חָרֵ֣ב

H2720

shall be desolate

parched or ruined

#12

ה֔וּא

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

#13

מֵאֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#14

אָדָ֛ם

H120

without man

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

#15

וּמֵאֵ֣ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#16

בְּהֵמָֽה׃

H929

and without beast

properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)

#17

בְּעָרֵ֤י

H5892

even in the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#18

יְהוּדָה֙

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#19

וּבְחֻצ֣וֹת

H2351

and in the streets

properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

#20

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֔ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#21

הַֽנְשַׁמּ֗וֹת

H8074

that are desolate

to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e., devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)

#22

מֵאֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#23

אָדָ֛ם

H120

without man

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

#24

וּמֵאֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#25

יוֹשֵׁ֖ב

H3427

and without inhabitant

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#26

וּמֵאֵ֥ין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#27

בְּהֵמָֽה׃

H929

and without beast

properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 33 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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