Jeremiah 35:18

Authorized King James Version

And Jeremiah said unto the house of the Rechabites, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Because ye have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your father, and kept all his precepts, and done according unto all that he hath commanded you:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּלְבֵ֨ית

H1004

unto the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

הָרֵכָבִ֜ים

H7397

of the Rechabites

rekah, a place in palestine

אָמַ֞ר

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ

H3414

And Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

כֹּֽה

H3541

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

אָמַ֞ר

H559

Thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֤ה

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

#10

יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל

H3478

of Israel

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

#11

יַ֚עַן

H3282

properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause

#12

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#13

שְׁמַעְתֶּ֔ם

H8085

Because ye have obeyed

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

#14

עַל

H5921

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

#15

מִצְוֹתָ֔יו

H4687

all his precepts

a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)

#16

יְהוֹנָדָ֣ב

H3082

of Jonadab

jehonadab, the name of an israelite and of an arab

#17

אֲבִיכֶ֑ם

your father

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

#18

וַֽתִּשְׁמְרוּ֙

H8104

and kept

properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc

#19

אֶת

H853

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

#20

כָּל

H3605

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

#21

מִצְוֹתָ֔יו

H4687

all his precepts

a command, whether human or divine (collectively, the law)

#22

וַֽתַּעֲשׂ֔וּ

H6213

and done

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

#23

כְּכֹ֥ל

H3605

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

#24

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#25

צִוָּ֖ה

H6680

according unto all that he hath commanded

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

#26

אֶתְכֶֽם׃

H853

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

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

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

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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 sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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