Jeremiah 44:14

Authorized King James Version

So that none of the remnant of Judah, which are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall escape or remain, that they should return into the land of Judah, to the which they have a desire to return to dwell there: for none shall return but such as shall escape.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְלֹ֨א

H3808

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

יִהְיֶ֜ה

H1961

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

פְּלֵטִֽים׃

H6412

there shall escape

a refugee

וְשָׂרִיד֙

H8300

or remain

a survivor

לִשְׁאֵרִ֣ית

H7611

So that none of the remnant

a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

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

הַבָּאִ֥ים

H935

which are gone

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

לָגֽוּר

H1481

to sojourn

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);

שָׁ֖ם

H8033

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

#10

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

into the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#11

מִצְרָ֑יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#12

יָשׁ֖וּבוּ

H7725

that they should return

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

#13

אֶ֣רֶץ

H776

into the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#14

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#15

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

#16

הֵ֜מָּה

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

#17

מְנַשְּׂאִ֤ים

H5375

to the which they have

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#18

אֶת

H853

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

#19

נַפְשָׁם֙

H5315

a desire

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

#20

יָשׁ֖וּבוּ

H7725

that they should return

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

#21

לָשֶׁ֣בֶת

H3427

to dwell

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#22

שָׁ֔ם

H8033

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

#23

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#24

לֹֽא

H3808

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

#25

יָשׁ֖וּבוּ

H7725

that they should return

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

#26

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#27

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

#28

פְּלֵטִֽים׃

H6412

there shall escape

a refugee

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

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

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?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
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?

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