Jeremiah 43:7

Authorized King James Version

So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ

H935

So they came

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

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

into the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרַ֔יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

כִּ֛י

H3588

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

לֹ֥א

H3808

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

שָׁמְע֖וּ

H8085

for they obeyed

to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)

בְּק֣וֹל

H6963

not the voice

a voice or sound

יְהוָ֑ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

וַיָּבֹ֖אוּ

H935

So they came

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

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עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

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תַּחְפַּנְחֵֽס׃

H8471

they even to Tahpanhes

tachpanches, techaphneches or tachpenes, a place in egypt

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 sovereignty 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

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 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?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 43 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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