Jeremiah 35:11

Authorized King James Version

But it came to pass, when Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon came up into the land, that we said, Come, and let us go to Jerusalem for fear of the army of the Chaldeans, and for fear of the army of the Syrians: so we dwell at Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֗י

H1961

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

בַּעֲל֨וֹת

H5927

came up

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֥ר

H5019

But it came to pass when Nebuchadrezzar

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

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

בָּבֶל֮

H894

of Babylon

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

הָאָרֶץ֒

H776

into the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

וַנֹּ֗אמֶר

H559

that we said

to say (used with great latitude)

וְנָב֣וֹא

H935

Come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#10

וְנָב֣וֹא

H935

Come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#11

בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

at Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#12

וּמִפְּנֵ֖י

H6440

and for fear

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#13

חֵ֣יל

H2428

of the army

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

#14

הַכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים

H3778

of the Chaldeans

a kasdite, or descendant of kesed; by implication, a chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people

#15

וּמִפְּנֵ֖י

H6440

and for fear

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#16

חֵ֣יל

H2428

of the army

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

#17

אֲרָ֑ם

H758

of the Syrians

aram or syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of shem, a grandson of nahor, and of an israelite

#18

וַנֵּ֖שֶׁב

H3427

so we dwell

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

#19

בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

at Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 35 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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