Jeremiah 36:4

Authorized King James Version

Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah: and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD, which he had spoken unto him, upon a roll of a book.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְרָ֣א

H7121

called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ

H3414

Then Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

אֶת

H853

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

בָּר֜וּךְ

H1263

Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

בֶּן

H1121

the son

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

נֵֽרִיָּ֑ה

H5374

of Neriah

nerijah, an israelite

וַיִּכְתֹּ֨ב

H3789

wrote

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

בָּר֜וּךְ

H1263

Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

מִפִּ֣י

H6310

from the mouth

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

#10

יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ

H3414

Then Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#11

אֵ֣ת

H853

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

#12

כָּל

H3605

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

#13

דִּבְרֵ֧י

H1697

all the words

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

#14

יְהוָ֛ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#15

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#16

דִּבֶּ֥ר

H1696

which he had spoken

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

#17

אֵלָ֖יו

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#18

עַל

H5921

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

#19

מְגִלַּת

H4039

unto him upon a roll

a roll

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סֵֽפֶר׃

H5612

of a book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
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?

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