Jeremiah 43:6

Authorized King James Version

Even men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, and every person that Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch the son of Neriah.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֶֽת

H853

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

הַ֠גְּבָרִים

H1397

Even men

properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply

וְאֶת

H853

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

הַנָּשִׁ֣ים

H802

and women

a woman

וְאֶת

H853

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

הַטַּף֮

H2945

and children

a family (mostly used collectively in the singular)

וְאֶת

H853

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

בְּנ֣וֹת

H1323

daughters

a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)

הַמֶּלֶךְ֒

H4428

and the king's

a king

#10

וְאֵ֣ת

H853

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

#11

כָּל

H3605

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

#12

הַנֶּ֗פֶשׁ

H5315

and every person

properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment

#13

אֲשֶׁ֤ר

H834

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

#14

הִנִּ֙יחַ֙

H3240

had left

to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay

#15

נְבוּזַרְאֲדָ֣ן

H5018

that Nebuzaradan

nebuzaradan, a babylonian general

#16

רַב

H7227

the captain

abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)

#17

טַבָּחִ֔ים

H2876

of the guard

properly, a butcher; hence, a lifeguardsman (because he was acting as an executioner); also a cook (usually slaughtering the animal for food)

#18

אֶת

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#19

גְּדַלְיָ֖הוּ

H1436

with Gedaliah

gedaljah, the name of five israelites

#20

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

#21

אֲחִיקָ֣ם

H296

of Ahikam

achikam, an israelite

#22

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

#23

שָׁפָ֑ן

H8227

of Shaphan

a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e., probably the hyrax

#24

וְאֵת֙

H853

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

#25

יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ

H3414

and Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

#26

הַנָּבִ֔יא

H5030

the prophet

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

#27

וְאֶת

H853

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

#28

בָּר֖וּךְ

H1263

and Baruch

baruk, the name of three israelites

#29

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

#30

נֵרִיָּֽהוּ׃

H5374

of Neriah

nerijah, an israelite

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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

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 divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about 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?
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?

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