Jeremiah 36:19

Authorized King James Version

Then said the princes unto Baruch, Go, hide thee, thou and Jeremiah; and let no man know where ye be.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיֹּאמְר֤וּ
Then said
to say (used with great latitude)
#2
הַשָּׂרִים֙
the princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#3
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#4
בָּר֔וּךְ
unto Baruch
baruk, the name of three israelites
#5
לֵ֥ךְ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#6
הִסָּתֵ֖ר
hide
to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
#7
אַתָּ֣ה
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
#8
וְיִרְמְיָ֑הוּ
thee thou and Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#9
וְאִ֥ישׁ
and let no 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)
#10
אַל
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
#11
יֵדַ֖ע
know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#12
אֵיפֹ֥ה
where
what place?; also (of time) when?; or (of means) how?
#13
אַתֶּֽם׃
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Jeremiah.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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