Jeremiah 36:10

Authorized King James Version

Then read Baruch in the book the words of Jeremiah in the house of the LORD, in the chamber of Gemariah the son of Shaphan the scribe, in the higher court, at the entry of the new gate of the LORD'S house, in the ears of all the people.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּקְרָ֨א
Then read
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#2
בָר֥וּךְ
Baruch
baruk, the name of three israelites
#3
בַּסֵּ֛פֶר
in the book
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
#4
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
דִּבְרֵ֥י
the words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#6
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
of Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#7
בֵּית
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#8
יְהוָה֙
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#9
בְּלִשְׁכַּ֡ת
in the chamber
a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging)
#10
גְּמַרְיָהוּ֩
of Gemariah
gemarjah, the name of two israelites
#11
בֶן
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#12
שָׁפָ֨ן
of Shaphan
a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax
#13
הַסֹּפֵ֜ר
the scribe
properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra
#14
בֶּחָצֵ֣ר
court
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
#15
הָעֶלְי֗וֹן
in the higher
an elevation, i.e., (adjectively) lofty (comparatively); as title, the supreme
#16
פֶּ֣תַח
at the entry
an opening (literally), i.e., door (gate) or entrance way
#17
שַׁ֤עַר
gate
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#18
בֵּית
house
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#19
יְהוָה֙
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#20
הֶֽחָדָ֔שׁ
of the new
new
#21
בְּאָזְנֵ֖י
in the ears
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
#22
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#23
הָעָֽם׃
of all the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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.

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