Jeremiah 34:1

Authorized King James Version

The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and all his army, and all the kingdoms of the earth of his dominion, and all the people, fought against Jerusalem, and against all the cities thereof, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַדָּבָ֛ר

H1697

The word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

הָיָ֥ה

H1961

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

אֶֽל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ

H3414

which came unto Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

מֵאֵ֣ת

H853

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

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

from the LORD

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

וּנְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֣ר

H5019

when Nebuchadnezzar

nebukadnetstsar (or nebukadretsts(-ar, or)), king of babylon

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#10

בָּבֶ֣ל׀

H894

of Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

#11

וְכָל

H3605

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

#12

חֵיל֡וֹ

H2428

and all his army

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

#13

וְכָל

H3605

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

#14

מַמְלְכ֣וֹת

H4467

and all the kingdoms

dominion, i.e., (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)

#15

אֶרֶץ֩

H776

of the earth

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#16

מֶמְשֶׁ֨לֶת

H4475

rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler

#17

יָד֜וֹ

H3027

of his dominion

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#18

וְכָל

H3605

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

#19

הָעַמִּ֗ים

H5971

and all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#20

נִלְחָמִ֧ים

H3898

fought

to feed on; figuratively, to consume

#21

עַל

H5921

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

#22

יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם

H3389

against Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#23

וְעַל

H5921

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

#24

כָּל

H3605

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

#25

עָרֶ֖יהָ

H5892

and against all the cities

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

#26

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

thereof saying

to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights kingdom of God through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of kingdom connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about kingdom, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by introducing key themes that will be developed throughout 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 kingdom. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of kingdom of God, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of eschatology and the doctrine of last things?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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