Jeremiah 36:27

Authorized King James Version

Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after that the king had burned the roll, and the words which Baruch wrote at the mouth of Jeremiah, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִ֥י

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

הַדְּבָרִ֔ים

H1697

Then the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

of the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֶֽל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ

H3414

came to Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

אַחֲרֵ֣י׀

H310

after

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

שְׂרֹ֣ף

H8313

had burned

to be (causatively, set) on fire

הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ

H4428

that the king

a king

אֶת

H853

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

#10

הַמְּגִלָּה֙

H4039

the roll

a roll

#11

וְאֶת

H853

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

#12

הַדְּבָרִ֔ים

H1697

Then the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#13

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

#14

כָּתַ֥ב

H3789

wrote

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#15

בָּר֛וּךְ

H1263

which Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

#16

מִפִּ֥י

H6310

at the mouth

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

#17

יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ

H3414

came to Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#18

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty 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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