Jeremiah 41:11

Authorized King James Version

But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces that were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּשְׁמַע֙

H8085

that were with him heard

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

יוֹחָנָ֣ן

H3110

But when Johanan

jochanan, the name of nine 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

קָרֵ֔חַ

H7143

of Kareah

kareach, an israelite

וְכָל

H3605

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

שָׂרֵ֥י

H8269

and all the captains

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַחֲיָלִ֖ים

H2428

of the forces

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

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

אִתּ֑וֹ

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#10

אֵ֤ת

H853

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

#11

כָּל

H3605

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

#12

הָֽרָעָה֙

H7451

of all the evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

#13

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#14

עָשָׂ֔ה

H6213

had done

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#15

יִשְׁמָעֵ֖אל

H3458

that Ishmael

jishmael, the name of abraham's oldest son, and of five israelites

#16

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

#17

נְתַנְיָֽה׃

H5418

of Nethaniah

nethanjah, the name of four israelites

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.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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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