Jeremiah 35:13

Authorized King James Version

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כֹּֽה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֙

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

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

צְבָאוֹת֙

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

the God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

הָלֹ֤ךְ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֙

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

לְאִ֣ישׁ

H376

the men

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#10

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#11

וּלְיֽוֹשְׁבֵ֖י

H3427

and the inhabitants

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

#12

יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#13

הֲל֨וֹא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#14

תִקְח֥וּ

H3947

Will ye not receive

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#15

מוּסָ֛ר

H4148

instruction

properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint

#16

לִשְׁמֹ֥עַ

H8085

to hearken

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

#17

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#18

דְּבָרַ֖י

H1697

to my words

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

#19

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

#20

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

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

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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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