Jeremiah 33:26

Authorized King James Version

Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

גַּם

H1571

Then

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

זֶ֥רַע

H2233

any of his seed

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

וְיַעֲקֹ֑ב

H3290

and Jacob

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

וְדָוִ֨ד

H1732

and David

david, the youngest son of jesse

עַבְדִּ֜י

H5650

my servant

a servant

אֶמְאַ֗ס

H3988

will I cast away

to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear

מִקַּ֤חַת

H3947

so that I will not take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

זֶ֥רַע

H2233

any of his seed

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

מֹֽשְׁלִ֔ים

H4910

to be rulers

to rule

#10

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

זֶ֥רַע

H2233

any of his seed

seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

#12

אַבְרָהָ֖ם

H85

of Abraham

abraham, the later name of abram

#13

יִשְׂחָ֣ק

H3446

Isaac

jischak, the heir of abraham

#14

וְיַעֲקֹ֑ב

H3290

and Jacob

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

#15

כִּֽי

H3588

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

#16

אָשִׁ֥וב

H7725

to return

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

#17

אֶת

H853

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

#18

שְׁבוּתָ֖ם

H7622

for I will cause their captivity

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

#19

וְרִחַמְתִּֽים׃

H7355

and have mercy

to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights kingdom of God 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 kingdom of God 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?
How might the original audience's understanding of mercy differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does the kingdom of God 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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