Jeremiah 43:3

Authorized King James Version

But Baruch the son of Neriah setteth thee on against us, for to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they might put us to death, and carry us away captives into Babylon.

Word-by-Word Analysis

כִּ֗י

H3588

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

בָּרוּךְ֙

H1263

But Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

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

נֵ֣רִיָּ֔ה

H5374

of Neriah

nerijah, an israelite

מַסִּ֥ית

H5496

setteth thee on

properly, to prick, i.e., (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce

אֹתְךָ֖

H853

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

בָּ֑נוּ

לְמַעַן֩

H4616

against us for to

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

תֵּ֨ת

H5414

deliver

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

#10

אֹתָ֤נוּ

H853

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

#11

בְיַֽד

H3027

us into the hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

#12

הַכַּשְׂדִּים֙

H3778

of the Chaldeans

a kasdite, or descendant of kesed; by implication, a chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people

#13

לְהָמִ֣ית

H4191

that they might put us to death

to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill

#14

אֹתָ֔נוּ

H853

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

#15

וּלְהַגְל֥וֹת

H1540

and carry us away captives

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

#16

אֹתָ֖נוּ

H853

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

#17

בָּבֶֽל׃

H894

into Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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

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