Jeremiah 41:15

Authorized King James Version

But Ishmael the son of Nethaniah escaped from Johanan with eight men, and went to the Ammonites.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל

H3458

But Ishmael

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

בְּנֵ֥י

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

נְתַנְיָ֗ה

H5418

of Nethaniah

nethanjah, the name of four israelites

נִמְלַט֙

H4422

escaped

properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn

בִּשְׁמֹנָ֣ה

H8083

with eight

a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth

אֲנָשִׁ֔ים

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

מִפְּנֵ֖י

H6440

from

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

יֽוֹחָנָ֑ן

H3110

Johanan

jochanan, the name of nine israelites

וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ

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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בְּנֵ֥י

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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עַמּֽוֹן׃

H5983

ammon, a son of lot; also his posterity and their country

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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jeremiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
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?

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