Jeremiah 36:25

Authorized King James Version

Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְגַם֩

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

אֶלְנָתָ֨ן

H494

Nevertheless Elnathan

elnathan, the name of four israelites

וּדְלָיָ֤הוּ

H1806

and Delaiah

delajah, the name of five israelites

וּגְמַרְיָ֙הוּ֙

H1587

and Gemariah

gemarjah, the name of two israelites

הִפְגִּ֣עוּ

H6293

had made intercession

to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity

בַמֶּ֔לֶךְ

H4428

to the king

a king

לְבִלְתִּ֥י

H1115

properly, a failure of, i.e., (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because n

שְׂרֹ֖ף

H8313

that he would not burn

to be (causatively, set) on fire

אֶת

H853

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

#10

הַמְּגִלָּ֑ה

H4039

the roll

a roll

#11

וְלֹ֥א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#12

שָׁמַ֖ע

H8085

but he would not hear

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

#13

אֲלֵיהֶֽם׃

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?

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