Jeremiah 39:3

Authorized King James Version

And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in, and sat in the middle gate, even Nergal-sharezer, Samgar-nebo, Sarsechim, Rab-saris, Nergal-sharezer, Rab-mag, with all the residue of the princes of the king of Babylon.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַיָּבֹ֗אוּ
came in
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#2
כֹּ֚ל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#3
שָׂרֵ֖י
And all the princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#4
מֶ֥לֶךְ
of the king
a king
#5
בָּבֶֽל׃
of Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire
#6
וַיֵּשְׁב֖וּ
and sat
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
#7
בְּשַׁ֣עַר
gate
an opening, i.e., door or gate
#8
הַתָּ֑וֶךְ
in the middle
a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center
#9
נֵרְגַ֣ל
H0
#10
שַׂרְאֶ֨צֶר֙
Nergalsharezer
nergal-sharetser, the name of two babylonians
#11
סַֽמְגַּר
H0
#12
נְב֞וּ
Samgarnebo
samgar-nebo, a babylonian general
#13
שַׂר
H0
#14
סְכִ֣ים
Sarsechim
sarsekim, a babylonian general
#15
רַב
H0
#16
סָרִ֗יס
Rabsaris
rab-saris, a babylonian official
#17
נֵרְגַ֤ל
H0
#18
שַׂרְאֶ֨צֶר֙
Nergalsharezer
nergal-sharetser, the name of two babylonians
#19
רַב
H0
#20
מָ֔ג
Rabmag
rab-mag, a babylonian official
#21
וְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#22
שְׁאֵרִ֔ית
with all the residue
a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
#23
שָׂרֵ֖י
And all the princes
a head person (of any rank or class)
#24
מֶ֥לֶךְ
of the king
a king
#25
בָּבֶֽל׃
of Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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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