Jeremiah 37:5

Authorized King James Version

Then Pharaoh's army was come forth out of Egypt: and when the Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem heard tidings of them, they departed from Jerusalem.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְחֵ֥יל

H2428

army

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

פַּרְעֹ֖ה

H6547

Then Pharaoh's

paroh, a general title of egyptian kings

יָצָ֣א

H3318

was come forth

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

out of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

וַיִּשְׁמְע֨וּ

H8085

heard

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

הַכַּשְׂדִּ֜ים

H3778

and when the Chaldeans

a kasdite, or descendant of kesed; by implication, a chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people

הַצָּרִ֤ים

H6696

that besieged

to cramp, i.e., confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)

עַל

H5921

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

יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

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אֶת

H853

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

#11

שִׁמְעָ֔ם

H8088

tidings

something heard, i.e., a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience

#12

וַיֵּ֣עָל֔וּ

H5927

of them they departed

to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative

#13

מֵעַ֖ל

H5921

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

#14

יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃

H3389

Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. 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

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

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