Jeremiah 49:11

Authorized King James Version

Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
עָזְבָ֥ה
Leave
to loosen, i.e., relinquish, permit, etc
#2
יְתֹמֶ֖יךָ
thy fatherless children
a bereaved person
#3
אֲנִ֣י
i
#4
אֲחַיֶּ֑ה
I will preserve them alive
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
#5
וְאַלְמְנוֹתֶ֖יךָ
and let thy widows
a widow; also a desolate place
#6
עָלַ֥י
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#7
תִּבְטָֽחוּ׃
trust
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure

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 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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