Jeremiah 36:15

Authorized King James Version

And they said unto him, Sit down now, and read it in our ears. So Baruch read it in their ears.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ
And they said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
אֵלָ֔יו
near, with or among; often in general, to
#3
שֵׁ֣ב
unto him Sit down
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#4
נָ֔א
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
#5
וַיִּקְרָ֥א
now and read
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#6
בְּאָזְנֵיהֶֽם׃
it in our ears
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
#7
וַיִּקְרָ֥א
now and read
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
#8
בָר֖וּךְ
So Baruch
baruk, the name of three israelites
#9
בְּאָזְנֵיהֶֽם׃
it in our ears
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

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