Jeremiah 48:6

Authorized King James Version

Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
נֻ֖סוּ
Flee
to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
#2
מַלְּט֣וּ
save
properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn
#3
נַפְשְׁכֶ֑ם
your lives
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
#4
וְתִֽהְיֶ֕ינָה
and be
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
#5
כַּעֲרוֹעֵ֖ר
like the heath
a juniper
#6
בַּמִּדְבָּֽר׃
in the wilderness
a pasture (i.e., open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert

Analysis

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

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