Jeremiah 42:10

Authorized King James Version

If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I will plant you, and not pluck you up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

שׁ֤וֹב

H7725

If ye will still

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

תֵּֽשְׁבוּ֙

H3427

abide

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

בָּאָ֣רֶץ

H776

in this land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

הַזֹּ֔את

H2063

this (often used adverb)

וּבָנִ֤יתִי

H1129

then will I build

to build (literally and figuratively)

אֶתְכֶם֙

H853

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

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֶהֱרֹ֔ס

H2040

you and not pull you down

to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy

#10

וְנָטַעְתִּ֥י

H5193

and I will plant

properly, to strike in, i.e., fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)

#11

אֶתְכֶ֖ם

H853

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

#12

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#13

אֶתּ֑וֹשׁ

H5428

you and not pluck you up

to tear away

#14

כִּ֤י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

#15

נִחַ֙מְתִּי֙

H5162

for I repent

properly, to sigh, i.e., breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e., (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavo

#16

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#17

הָ֣רָעָ֔ה

H7451

me of the evil

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

#18

אֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

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

#19

עָשִׂ֖יתִי

H6213

that I have done

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

#20

לָכֶֽם׃

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 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 might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?

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