Jeremiah 48:31

Therefore will I howl for Moab, and I will cry out for all Moab; mine heart shall mourn for the men of Kir-heres.

Word-by-Word Analysis

עַל

H5921

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

כֵּן֙

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

עַל

H5921

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

וּלְמוֹאָ֥ב

H4124

for Moab

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

אֲיֵלִ֔יל

H3213

Therefore will I howl

to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one)

וּלְמוֹאָ֥ב

H4124

for Moab

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

כֻּלֹּ֖ה

H3605

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

אֶזְעָ֑ק

H2199

and I will cry out

to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#10

אַנְשֵׁ֥י

H376

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

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קִֽיר

#12

חֶ֖רֶשׂ

H7025

of Kirheres

kir-cheres or kir-chareseth, a place in moab

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יֶהְגֶּֽה׃

H1897

mine heart shall mourn

to murmur (in pleasure or anger); by implication, to ponder

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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.

Questions for Reflection

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 revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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