Jeremiah 46:28

Authorized King James Version

Fear thou not, O Jacob my servant, saith the LORD: for I am with thee; for I will make a full end of all the nations whither I have driven thee: but I will not make a full end of thee, but correct thee in measure; yet will I not leave thee wholly unpunished.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אַ֠תָּה

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

אַל

H408

not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing

תִּירָ֞א

H3372

Fear

to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten

עַבְדִּ֤י

H5650

my servant

a servant

יַֽעֲקֹב֙

H3290

thou not O Jacob

jaakob, the israelitish patriarch

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

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

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

אִתְּךָ֖

H854

properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc

#10

אָ֑נִי

H589

#11

כִּי֩

H3588

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

#12

אֶעֱשֶׂ֣ה

H6213

for I am with thee for I will make

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#13

כָלָ֔ה

H3617

a full end

a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction

#14

בְּכָֽל

H3605

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

#15

הַגּוֹיִ֣ם׀

H1471

of all the nations

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

#16

אֲשֶׁ֧ר

H834

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

#17

הִדַּחְתִּ֣יךָ

H5080

whither I have driven

to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)

#18

שָׁ֗מָּה

H8033

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

#19

וְאֹֽתְךָ֙

H853

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

#20

לֹא

H3808

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

#21

אֶעֱשֶׂ֣ה

H6213

for I am with thee for I will make

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#22

כָלָ֔ה

H3617

a full end

a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction

#23

וְיִסַּרְתִּ֙יךָ֙

H3256

of thee but correct

to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct

#24

לַמִּשְׁפָּ֔ט

H4941

thee in measure

properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

#25

אֲנַקֶּֽךָּ׃

H5352

unpunished

to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e., extirpated

#26

לֹ֥א

H3808

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

#27

אֲנַקֶּֽךָּ׃

H5352

unpunished

to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e., extirpated

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

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 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?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 46 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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