Jeremiah 35:4

Authorized King James Version

And I brought them into the house of the LORD, into the chamber of the sons of Hanan, the son of Igdaliah, a man of God, which was by the chamber of the princes, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the door:

Word-by-Word Analysis

וָאָבִ֤א

H935

And I brought

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

אֹתָם֙

H853

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

בֵּ֣ית

H1004

them into the house

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

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

לְלִשְׁכַּ֛ת

H3957

into the chamber

a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)

בֶן

H1121

of the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

חָנָ֥ן

H2605

of Hanan

chanan, the name of seven israelites

בֶן

H1121

of the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#10

יִגְדַּלְיָ֖הוּ

H3012

of Igdaliah

jigdaljah, an israelite

#11

אִ֣ישׁ

H376

a man

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)

#12

הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים

H430

of 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

#13

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#14

אֵ֙צֶל֙

H681

which was by

a side; (as a preposition) near

#15

לְלִשְׁכַּ֛ת

H3957

into the chamber

a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)

#16

הַשָּׂרִ֔ים

H8269

of the princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

#17

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#18

מִמַּ֗עַל

H4605

which was above

properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc

#19

לְלִשְׁכַּ֛ת

H3957

into the chamber

a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)

#20

מַעֲשֵׂיָ֥הוּ

H4641

of Maaseiah

maasejah, the name of sixteen israelites

#21

בֶן

H1121

of the sons

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

#22

שַׁלֻּ֖ם

H7967

of Shallum

shallum, the name of fourteen israelites

#23

שֹׁמֵ֥ר

H8104

the keeper

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

#24

הַסַּֽף׃

H5592

of the door

a vestibule (as a limit); also a dish (for holding blood or wine)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine sovereignty contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

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