Jeremiah 33:9

Authorized King James Version

And it shall be to me a name of joy, a praise and an honour before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them: and they shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and for all the prosperity that I procure unto it.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהָ֣יְתָה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

לִּ֗י

לְשֵׁ֤ם

H8034

And it shall be to me a name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

שָׂשׂוֹן֙

H8342

of joy

cheerfulness; specifically, welcome

לִתְהִלָּ֣ה

H8416

a praise

laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn

וּלְתִפְאֶ֔רֶת

H8597

and an honour

ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)

לְכֹ֖ל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

גּוֹיֵ֣י

H1471

before all the nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

הָאָ֑רֶץ

H776

of the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#10

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#11

יִשְׁמְע֜וּ

H8085

which shall hear

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

#12

אֶת

H853

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

#13

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#14

הַטּוֹבָה֙

H2896

all the 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

#15

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#16

אָֽנֹכִי֙

H595

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עֹ֥שֶׂה

H6213

that I do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#18

אוֹתָ֔ם

H853

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

#19

וּפָחֲד֣וּ

H6342

unto them and they shall fear

to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general

#20

וְרָֽגְז֗וּ

H7264

and tremble

to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)

#21

עַ֤ל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#22

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#23

הַטּוֹבָה֙

H2896

all the 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

#24

וְעַ֣ל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#25

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#26

הַשָּׁל֔וֹם

H7965

and for all the prosperity

safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace

#27

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#28

אָֽנֹכִ֖י

H595

#29

עֹ֥שֶׂה

H6213

that I do

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#30

לָּֽהּ׃

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 33 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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