Jeremiah 44:26

Authorized King James Version

Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the LORD, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord GOD liveth.

Word-by-Word Analysis

לָכֵן֙

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

שִׁמְע֣וּ

H8085

Therefore hear

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

דְבַר

H1697

ye the word

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

כָּל

H3605

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

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

all Judah

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

הַיֹּשְׁבִ֖ים

H3427

that dwell

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

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

in all the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

#10

הִנְנִ֨י

H2005

lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if

#11

נִשְׁבַּ֜עְתִּי

H7650

Behold I have sworn

to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)

#12

שְׁמִ֜י

H8034

name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#13

הַגָּדוֹל֙

H1419

by my great

great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent

#14

אֹמֵ֛ר

H559

saith

to say (used with great latitude)

#15

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#16

אִם

H518

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

#17

יִהְיֶה֩

H1961

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

#18

ע֨וֹד

H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

#19

שְׁמִ֜י

H8034

name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

#20

נִקְרָ֣א׀

H7121

shall no more be named

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

#21

בְּפִ֣י׀

H6310

in the mouth

the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos

#22

כָּל

H3605

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

#23

אִ֣ישׁ

H376

of any man

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#24

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

all Judah

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

#25

אֹמֵ֛ר

H559

saith

to say (used with great latitude)

#26

חַי

H2416

liveth

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

#27

אֲדֹנָ֥י

H136

The Lord

the lord (used as a proper name of god only)

#28

יְהוִ֖ה

H3069

GOD

god

#29

בְּכָל

H3605

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

#30

אֶ֥רֶץ

H776

in all the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#31

מִצְרָֽיִם׃

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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

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