Jeremiah 48:26

Authorized King James Version

Make ye him drunken: for he magnified himself against the LORD: Moab also shall wallow in his vomit, and he also shall be in derision.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַשְׁכִּירֻ֕הוּ

H7937

Make ye him drunken

to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

יְהוָ֖ה

H3068

himself against the LORD

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

הִגְדִּ֑יל

H1431

for he magnified

to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)

וְסָפַ֤ק

H5606

also shall wallow

to clap the hands (in token of compact, derision, grief, indignation, or punishment); by implication of satisfaction, to be enough; by implication of

מוֹאָב֙

H4124

Moab

moab, an incestuous son of lot; also his territory and descendants

בְּקִיא֔וֹ

H6892

in his vomit

vomit

וְהָיָ֥ה

H1961

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

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לִשְׂחֹ֖ק

H7814

and he also shall be in derision

laughter (in merriment or defiance)

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גַּם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

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הֽוּא׃

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

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 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 48 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?

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