Jeremiah 35:10

But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַנֵּ֖שֶׁב

H3427

But we have dwelt in

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

בָּֽאֳהָלִ֑ים

H168

tents

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

וַנִּשְׁמַ֣ע

H8085

and have obeyed

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

וַנַּ֔עַשׂ

H6213

and done

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

כְּכֹ֥ל

H3605

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

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

צִוָּ֖נוּ

H6680

commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

יוֹנָדָ֥ב

H3122

according to all that Jonadab

jonadab, the name of an israelite and of a rechabite

אָבִֽינוּ׃

our father

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

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 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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