Jeremiah 36:28

Authorized King James Version

Take thee again another roll, and write in it all the former words that were in the first roll, which Jehoiakim the king of Judah hath burned.

Word-by-Word Analysis

שׁ֥וּב

H7725

thee again

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

קַח

H3947

Take

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

לְךָ֖

הַמְּגִלָּה֙

H4039

roll

a roll

אַחֶ֑רֶת

H312

another

properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc

וּכְתֹ֣ב

H3789

and write

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

עָלֶ֗יהָ

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

אֵ֤ת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

#10

הַדְּבָרִים֙

H1697

words

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

#11

הָרִ֣אשֹׁנָ֔ה

H7223

in it all the former

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

#12

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#13

הָי֗וּ

H1961

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

#14

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#15

הַמְּגִלָּה֙

H4039

roll

a roll

#16

הָרִ֣אשֹׁנָ֔ה

H7223

in it all the former

first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

#17

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#18

שָׂרַ֖ף

H8313

hath burned

to be (causatively, set) on fire

#19

יְהוֹיָקִ֥ים

H3079

which Jehoiakim

jehojakim, a jewish king

#20

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

the king

a king

#21

יְהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

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

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.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 36 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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