Jeremiah 37:4

Authorized King James Version

Now Jeremiah came in and went out among the people: for they had not put him into prison.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְיִרְמְיָ֕הוּ
Now Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#2
בָּ֥א
came in
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#3
וְיֹצֵ֖א
and went out
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
#4
בְּת֣וֹךְ
among
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#5
הָעָ֑ם
the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#6
וְלֹֽא
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#7
נָתְנ֥וּ
for they had not put
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#8
אֹת֖וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
בֵּ֥ית
him into prison
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#10
הַכְּלֽיּא׃
a prison

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of covenant community connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about covenant community, 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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