Jeremiah 50:24

Authorized King James Version

I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found, and also caught, because thou hast striven against the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

יָקֹ֨שְׁתִּי

H3369

I have laid a snare

to ensnare (literally or figuratively)

לָ֤ךְ

וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

נִלְכַּדְתְּ֙

H3920

for thee and thou art also taken

to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere

בָּבֶ֔ל

H894

O Babylon

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

וְאַ֖תְּ

H859

thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יָדָ֑עַתְּ

H3045

and thou wast not aware

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

נִמְצֵאת֙

H4672

thou art found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

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וְגַם

H1571

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

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נִתְפַּ֔שְׂתְּ

H8610

and also caught

to manipulate, i.e., seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably

#12

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#13

בַֽיהוָ֖ה

H3068

against the LORD

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

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הִתְגָּרִֽית׃

H1624

because thou hast striven

properly, to grate, i.e., (figuratively) to anger

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection

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?
In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 50 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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