Jeremiah 34:6

Authorized King James Version

Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיְדַבֵּר֙
spake
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#2
יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ
Then Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#3
הַנָּבִ֔יא
the prophet
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#4
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
unto Zedekiah
tsidkijah, the name of six israelites
#6
מֶ֣לֶךְ
king
a king
#7
יְהוּדָ֑ה
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#8
אֵ֛ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
הַדְּבָרִ֥ים
all these words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#11
הָאֵ֖לֶּה
these or those
#12
בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
in Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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