Jeremiah 38:1

Authorized King James Version

Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashur the son of Malchiah, heard the words that Jeremiah had spoken unto all the people, saying,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁמַ֞ע

H8085

heard

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

שְׁפַטְיָ֣ה

H8203

Then Shephatiah

shephatjah, the name of ten 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

מַתָּ֗ן

H4977

of Mattan

mattan, the name of a priest of baal, and of an israelite

וּגְדַלְיָ֙הוּ֙

H1436

and Gedaliah

gedaljah, the name of five 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

וּפַשְׁח֖וּר

H6583

and Pashur

pashchur, the name of four israelites

וְיוּכַל֙

H3116

and Jucal

jukal, an israelite

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

#10

שֶׁ֣לֶמְיָ֔הוּ

H8018

of Shelemiah

shelemjah, the name of nine israelites

#11

וּפַשְׁח֖וּר

H6583

and Pashur

pashchur, the name of four israelites

#12

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

#13

מַלְכִּיָּ֑ה

H4441

of Malchiah

malkijah, the name of ten israelites

#14

אֶ֨ת

H853

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

#15

הַדְּבָרִ֔ים

H1697

the words

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

#16

אֲשֶׁ֧ר

H834

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

#17

יִרְמְיָ֛הוּ

H3414

that Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#18

מְדַבֵּ֥ר

H1696

had spoken

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

#19

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#20

כָּל

H3605

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

#21

הָעָ֖ם

H5971

unto all the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#22

לֵאמֹֽר׃

H559

saying

to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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.

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 covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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