Jeremiah 38:6

Authorized King James Version

Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקְח֣וּ

H3947

Then took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶֽת

H853

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

יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ

H3414

Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

וַיַּשְׁלִ֨כוּ

H7993

and cast

to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)

אֹת֜וֹ

H853

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

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

וּבַבּ֤וֹר

H953

And in the dungeon

a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)

מַלְכִּיָּ֣הוּ

H4441

of Malchiah

malkijah, the name of ten israelites

בֶן

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

הַמֶּ֗לֶךְ

H4429

melek, the name of two israelites

#11

אֲשֶׁר֙

H834

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

#12

בַּחֲצַ֣ר

H2691

that was in the court

a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)

#13

הַמַּטָּרָ֔ה

H4307

of the prison

a jail (as a guard-house); also an aim (as being closely watched)

#14

וַיְשַׁלְּח֥וּ

H7971

and they let down

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#15

אֶֽת

H853

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

#16

יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ

H3414

Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#17

בַּחֲבָלִ֑ים

H2256

with cords

ruin

#18

וּבַבּ֤וֹר

H953

And in the dungeon

a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)

#19

אֵֽין

H369

a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

#20

מַ֙יִם֙

H4325

there was no water

water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen

#21

כִּ֣י

H3588

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

#22

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#23

בַּטִּֽיט׃

H2916

but mire

mud or clay; figuratively, calamity

#24

וַיִּטְבַּ֥ע

H2883

sunk

to sink

#25

יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ

H3414

Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#26

בַּטִּֽיט׃

H2916

but mire

mud or clay; figuratively, calamity

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.

Questions for Reflection

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?
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?
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?

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