Jeremiah 46:22

Authorized King James Version

The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
קוֹלָ֖הּ
The voice
a voice or sound
#2
כַּנָּחָ֣שׁ
like a serpent
a snake (from its hiss)
#3
יֵלֵ֑ךְ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#4
כִּֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#5
בְחַ֣יִל
with an army
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
#6
יֵלֵ֔כוּ
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#7
וּבְקַרְדֻּמּוֹת֙
against her with axes
an axe
#8
בָּ֣אוּ
and come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#9
לָ֔הּ
H0
#10
כְּחֹטְבֵ֖י
as hewers
to chop or carve wood
#11
עֵצִֽים׃
of wood
a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation 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

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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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