Jeremiah 36:14

Authorized King James Version

Therefore all the princes sent Jehudi the son of Nethaniah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Cushi, unto Baruch, saying, Take in thine hand the roll wherein thou hast read in the ears of the people, and come. So Baruch the son of Neriah took the roll in his hand, and came unto them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁלְח֨וּ

H7971

sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

כָל

H3605

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

הַשָּׂרִ֜ים

H8269

Therefore all the princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

בָּר֨וּךְ

H1263

So Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

אֶת

H853

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

יְהוּדִ֡י

H3065

Jehudi

jehudi, an israelite

בֶּן

H1121

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

נְ֠תַנְיָהוּ

H5418

of Nethaniah

nethanjah, the name of four israelites

#10

בֶּן

H1121

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

#11

שֶׁלֶמְיָ֣הוּ

H8018

of Shelemiah

shelemjah, the name of nine israelites

#12

בֶּן

H1121

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

#13

כּוּשִׁי֮

H3570

of Cushi

cushi, the name of two israelites

#14

לֵאמֹר֒

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

#15

הַמְּגִלָּה֙

H4039

the roll

a roll

#16

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#17

קָרָ֤אתָ

H7121

wherein thou hast read

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#18

בָּהּ֙

#19

בְּאָזְנֵ֣י

H241

in the ears

broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)

#20

הָעָ֔ם

H5971

of the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#21

וַ֠יִּקַּח

H3947

Take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#22

בְּיָד֔וֹ

H3027

in his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#23

וָלֵ֑ךְ

H1980

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

#24

וַ֠יִּקַּח

H3947

Take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

#25

בָּר֨וּךְ

H1263

So Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

#26

בֶּן

H1121

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

#27

נֵרִיָּ֤הוּ

H5374

of Neriah

nerijah, an israelite

#28

אֶת

H853

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

#29

הַמְּגִלָּה֙

H4039

the roll

a roll

#30

בְּיָד֔וֹ

H3027

in his hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#31

וַיָּבֹ֖א

H935

and came

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

#32

אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of covenant community 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jeremiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 36 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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