Jeremiah 37:15

Authorized King James Version

Wherefore the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the prison.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְצְפ֧וּ

H7107

were wroth

to crack off, i.e., (figuratively) burst out in rage

הַשָּׂרִ֛ים

H8269

Wherefore the princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

עַֽל

H5921

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

יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ

H3414

with Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

וְהִכּ֣וּ

H5221

and smote

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

אֹת֑וֹ

H853

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

וְנָתְנ֨וּ

H5414

him and put

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

אוֹת֜וֹ

H853

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

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#10

הָאֵס֗וּר

H612

him in prison

a bond (especially manacles of a prisoner)

#11

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#12

יְהוֹנָתָ֣ן

H3083

of Jonathan

jehonathan, the name of four israelites

#13

הַסֹּפֵ֔ר

H5608

the scribe

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

#14

כִּֽי

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#15

אֹת֥וֹ

H853

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

#16

עָשׂ֖וּ

H6213

for they had made

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#17

לְבֵ֥ית

H1004

in the house

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#18

הַכֶּֽלֶא׃

H3608

that the prison

a prison

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

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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 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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