Jeremiah 46:4

Authorized King James Version

Harness the horses; and get up, ye horsemen, and stand forth with your helmets; furbish the spears, and put on the brigandines.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אִסְר֣וּ
Harness
to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
#2
הַסּוּסִ֗ים
the horses
a horse (as leaping)
#3
וַֽעֲלוּ֙
and get up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#4
הַפָּ֣רָשִׁ֔ים
ye horsemen
a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e., (collectively) cavalry
#5
וְהִֽתְיַצְּב֖וּ
and stand forth
to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
#6
בְּכ֥וֹבָעִ֑ים
with your helmets
a helmet (as arched)
#7
מִרְקוּ֙
furbish
to polish; by implication, to sharpen; also to rinse
#8
הָֽרְמָחִ֔ים
the spears
a lance (as thrown); especially the iron point
#9
לִבְשׁ֖וּ
and put on
properly, wrap around, i.e., (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
#10
הַסִּרְיֹנֹֽת׃
the brigandines
a coat of mail

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Jeremiah.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jeremiah Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

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