Jeremiah 49:10

Authorized King James Version

But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he is not.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כִּֽי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#2
אֲנִ֞י
i
#3
חָשַׂ֣פְתִּי
bare
to strip off, i.e., generally to make naked (for exertion or in disgrace), to drain away or bail up (a liquid)
#4
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#5
עֵשָׂ֗ו
But I have made Esau
esav, a son of isaac, including his posterity
#6
גִּלֵּ֙יתִי֙
I have uncovered
to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
#7
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#8
מִסְתָּרָ֔יו
his secret places
properly, a concealer, i.e., a covert
#9
וְנֶחְבָּ֖ה
to hide
to secrete
#10
לֹ֣א
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#11
יוּכָ֑ל
and he shall not be able
to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
#12
שֻׁדַּ֥ד
is spoiled
properly, to be burly, i.e., (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
#13
זַרְע֛וֹ
himself his seed
seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
#14
וְאֶחָ֥יו
and his brethren
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
#15
וּשְׁכֵנָ֖יו
and his neighbours
a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen
#16
וְאֵינֶֽנּוּ׃
a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle

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 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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