Jeremiah 39:13

Authorized King James Version

So Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard sent, and Nebushasban, Rab-saris, and Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, and all the king of Babylon's princes;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיִּשְׁלַ֞ח
sent
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
#2
נְבֽוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן
So Nebuzaradan
nebuzaradan, a babylonian general
#3
רַבֵּ֥י
princes
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#4
טַבָּחִ֗ים
of the guard
properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)
#5
וּנְבֽוּשַׁזְבָּן֙
and Nebushasban
nebushazban, nebuchadnezzar's chief eunuch
#6
רַב
H0
#7
סָרִ֔יס
Rabsaris
rab-saris, a babylonian official
#8
וְנֵרְגַ֥ל
H0
#9
שַׂרְאֶ֖צֶר
and Nergalsharezer
nergal-sharetser, the name of two babylonians
#10
רַב
H0
#11
מָ֑ג
Rabmag
rab-mag, a babylonian official
#12
וְכֹ֖ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
רַבֵּ֥י
princes
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
#14
מֶֽלֶךְ
and all the king
a king
#15
בָּבֶֽל׃
of Babylon's
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

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.

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