Jeremiah 46:24

Authorized King James Version

The daughter of Egypt shall be confounded; she shall be delivered into the hand of the people of the north.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הֹבִ֖ישָׁה
shall be confounded
to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
#2
בַּת
The daughter
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
#3
מִצְרָ֑יִם
of Egypt
mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt
#4
נִתְּנָ֖ה
she shall be delivered
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
#5
בְּיַ֥ד
into the hand
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
#6
עַם
of the people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#7
צָפֽוֹן׃
of the north
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of covenant community 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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