Jeremiah 50:15

Authorized King James Version

Shout against her round about: she hath given her hand: her foundations are fallen, her walls are thrown down: for it is the vengeance of the LORD: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הָרִ֨יעוּ

H7321

Shout

to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e., shout (for alarm or joy)

עָלֶ֤יהָ

H5921

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

סָבִיב֙

H5439

against her round about

(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around

נָתְנָ֣ה

H5414

she hath given

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

יָדָ֔הּ

H3027

her hand

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

נָֽפְלוּ֙

H5307

are fallen

to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

אָשְׁויֹתֶ֔יהָ

H803

her foundations

foundation

נֶהֶרְס֖וּ

H2040

are thrown down

to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy

חֽוֹמוֹתֶ֑יהָ

H2346

her walls

a wall of protection

#10

כִּי֩

H3588

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

#11

נִקְמַ֨ת

H5360

for it is the vengeance

avengement, whether the act of the passion

#12

יְהוָ֥ה

H3068

of the LORD

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

#13

הִיא֙

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

#14

הִנָּ֣קְמוּ

H5358

take vengeance

to grudge, i.e., avenge or punish

#15

בָ֔הּ

#16

כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

#17

עֲשׂוּ

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#18

עֲשׂוּ

H6213

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

#19

לָֽהּ׃

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, 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 sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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