Jeremiah 42:18

Authorized King James Version

For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; As mine anger and my fury hath been poured forth upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem; so shall my fury be poured forth upon you, when ye shall enter into Egypt: and ye shall be an execration, and an astonishment, and a curse, and a reproach; and ye shall see this place no more.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּי֩

H3588

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

כֹ֨ה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אָמַ֜ר

H559

For thus saith

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֣ה

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

צְבָאוֹת֮

H6635

of hosts

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

אֱלֹהֵ֣י

H430

the God

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

יִשְׂרָאֵל֒

H3478

of Israel

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

כַּאֲשֶׁר֩

H834

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

תִּתַּ֤ךְ

H5413

be poured forth

to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify

#10

אַפִּ֜י

H639

As mine anger

properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire

#11

חֲמָתִי֙

H2534

and my fury

heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)

#12

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#13

יֹֽשְׁבֵי֙

H3427

upon the inhabitants

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

#14

יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#15

כֵּ֣ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

#16

תִּתַּ֤ךְ

H5413

be poured forth

to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify

#17

חֲמָתִי֙

H2534

and my fury

heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)

#18

עֲלֵיכֶ֔ם

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#19

בְּבֹאֲכֶ֖ם

H935

upon you when ye shall enter

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

#20

מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

into Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#21

וִהְיִיתֶ֞ם

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#22

לְאָלָ֤ה

H423

and ye shall be an execration

an imprecation

#23

וּלְשַׁמָּה֙

H8047

and an astonishment

ruin; by implication, consternation

#24

וְלִקְלָלָ֣ה

H7045

and a curse

vilification

#25

וּלְחֶרְפָּ֔ה

H2781

and a reproach

contumely, disgrace, the pudenda

#26

וְלֹֽא

H3808

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

#27

תִרְא֣וּ

H7200

and ye shall see

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#28

ע֔וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#29

אֶת

H853

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

#30

הַמָּק֖וֹם

H4725

this place

properly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)

#31

הַזֶּֽה׃

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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

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

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 42 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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