Jeremiah 43:1

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking unto all the people all the words of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their God had sent him to them, even all these words,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִי֩

H1961

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

כְּכַלּ֨וֹת

H3615

had made an end

to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)

יִרְמְיָ֜הוּ

H3414

And it came to pass that when Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

לְדַבֵּ֣ר

H1696

of speaking

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כָּל

H3605

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

הָעָ֗ם

H5971

unto all the people

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

אֶת

H853

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

כָּל

H3605

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

#10

הַדְּבָרִ֖ים

H1697

all the words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#11

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

for which the LORD

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

#12

אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֖ם

H430

their 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

#13

אֲשֶׁ֧ר

H834

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

#14

שְׁלָח֛וֹ

H7971

had sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#15

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

for which the LORD

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

#16

אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֖ם

H430

their 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

#17

אֲלֵיהֶ֑ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#18

אֵ֥ת

H853

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

#19

כָּל

H3605

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

#20

הַדְּבָרִ֖ים

H1697

all the words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#21

הָאֵֽלֶּה׃

H428

these or those

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 sovereignty. 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 sovereignty address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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 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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