Jeremiah 33:11

Authorized King James Version

The voice of joy, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that shall say, Praise the LORD of hosts: for the LORD is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: and of them that shall bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the LORD. For I will cause to return the captivity of the land, as at the first, saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

ק֣וֹל

H6963

The voice

a voice or sound

שָׂשׂ֞וֹן

H8342

of joy

cheerfulness; specifically, welcome

ק֣וֹל

H6963

The voice

a voice or sound

שִׂמְחָ֗ה

H8057

of gladness

blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)

ק֣וֹל

H6963

The voice

a voice or sound

חָתָן֮

H2860

of the bridegroom

a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)

ק֣וֹל

H6963

The voice

a voice or sound

כַּלָּה֒

H3618

of the bride

a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife

ק֣וֹל

H6963

The voice

a voice or sound

#10

אָמַ֥ר

H559

of them that shall say

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

הוֹדוּ֩

H3034

Praise

physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the ha

#12

אֶת

H853

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

#13

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

for the LORD

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

#14

צְבָא֜וֹת

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#15

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#16

ט֤וֹב

H2896

is good

good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good

#17

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

for the LORD

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

#18

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#19

לְעוֹלָ֣ם

H5769

endureth for ever

properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial

#20

חַסְדּ֔וֹ

H2617

for his mercy

kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty

#21

מְבִאִ֥ים

H935

and of them that shall bring

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

#22

תּוֹדָ֖ה

H8426

the sacrifice of praise

properly, an extension of the hand, i.e., (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers

#23

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

into the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#24

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

for the LORD

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

#25

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#26

אָשִׁ֧יב

H7725

For I will cause to return

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

#27

אֶת

H853

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

#28

שְׁבוּת

H7622

the captivity

exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity

#29

הָאָ֛רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#30

כְּבָרִאשֹׁנָ֖ה

H7223

as at the first

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

#31

אָמַ֥ר

H559

of them that shall say

to say (used with great latitude)

#32

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

for the LORD

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

Analysis

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

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 33 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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