Jeremiah 36:17

Authorized King James Version

And they asked Baruch, saying, Tell us now, How didst thou write all these words at his mouth?

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְאֶ֨ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#2
בָּר֔וּךְ
Baruch
baruk, the name of three israelites
#3
שָׁאֲל֖וּ
And they asked
to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
#4
לֵאמֹ֑ר
saying
to say (used with great latitude)
#5
הַגֶּד
Tell
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#6
נָ֣א
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
#7
לָ֔נוּ
H0
#8
אֵ֗יךְ
how? or how!; also where
#9
כָּתַ֛בְתָּ
us now How didst thou write
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
#10
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#12
הַדְּבָרִ֥ים
all these words
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#13
הָאֵ֖לֶּה
these or those
#14
מִפִּֽיו׃
at his mouth
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

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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