Jeremiah 41:14

Authorized King James Version

So all the people that Ishmael had carried away captive from Mizpah cast about and returned, and went unto Johanan the son of Kareah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּסֹ֙בּוּ֙

H5437

cast about

to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively

כָּל

H3605

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

הָעָ֔ם

H5971

So all the people

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

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

שָׁבָ֥ה

H7617

had carried away captive

to transport into captivity

יִשְׁמָעֵ֖אל

H3458

that Ishmael

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

מִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הַמִּצְפָּ֑ה

H4709

from Mizpah

mitspah, the name of two places in palestine

וַיָּשֻׁ֙בוּ֙

H7725

and returned

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

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וַיֵּ֣לְכ֔וּ

H1980

to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

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אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

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יֽוֹחָנָ֖ן

H3110

unto Johanan

jochanan, the name of nine israelites

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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

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קָרֵֽחַ׃

H7143

of Kareah

kareach, an israelite

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of covenant community 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

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

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?
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?
In what ways does understanding covenant community in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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