Jeremiah 37:16

Authorized King James Version

When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּ֣י
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
בָ֧א
was entered
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#3
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
When Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#4
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#5
בֵּ֥ית
into the dungeon
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#6
הַבּ֖וֹר
a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
#7
וְאֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#8
הַֽחֲנֻ֑יוֹת
and into the cabins
properly, a vault or cell (with an arch); by implication, a prison
#9
וַיֵּֽשֶׁב
had remained
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#10
שָׁ֥ם
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
#11
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
When Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#12
יָמִ֥ים
days
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#13
רַבִּֽים׃
there many
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

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 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.

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