Jeremiah 43:5

Authorized King James Version

But Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces, took all the remnant of Judah, that were returned from all nations, whither they had been driven, to dwell in the land of Judah;

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיִּקַּ֞ח

H3947

took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

יוֹחָנָ֤ן

H3110

But Johanan

jochanan, the name of nine 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

קָרֵ֙חַ֙

H7143

of Kareah

kareach, an israelite

וְכָל

H3605

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

שָׂרֵ֣י

H8269

and all the captains

a head person (of any rank or class)

הַחֲיָלִ֔ים

H2428

of the forces

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

אֵ֖ת

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

שְׁאֵרִ֣ית

H7611

all the remnant

a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion

#11

יְהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#12

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#13

שָׁ֗בוּ

H7725

that were returned

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

#14

מִכָּל

H3605

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

#15

הַגּוֹיִם֙

H1471

from all nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

#16

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#17

נִדְּחוּ

H5080

whither they had been driven

to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)

#18

שָׁ֔ם

H8033

there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence

#19

לָג֖וּר

H1481

to dwell

properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e., sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place);

#20

בְּאֶ֥רֶץ

H776

in the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#21

יְהוּדָֽה׃

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of covenant community 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

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

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

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