Jeremiah 33:4

Authorized King James Version

For thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are thrown down by the mounts, and by the sword;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּי֩
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
כֹ֨ה
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
#3
אָמַ֤ר
For thus saith
to say (used with great latitude)
#4
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#5
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
the God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#6
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל
of Israel
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
#7
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
בָּתֵּ֖י
and concerning the houses
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#9
הָעִ֣יר
of this city
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
#10
הַזֹּ֔את
this (often used adverb)
#11
וְעַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#12
בָּתֵּ֖י
and concerning the houses
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#13
מַלְכֵ֣י
of the kings
a king
#14
יְהוּדָ֑ה
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#15
הַנְּתֻצִ֕ים
which are thrown down
to tear down
#16
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#17
הַסֹּלְל֖וֹת
by the mounts
a military mound, i.e., rampart of besiegers
#18
וְאֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#19
הֶחָֽרֶב׃
and by the sword
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 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 divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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