Jeremiah 50:28

Authorized King James Version

The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of the LORD our God, the vengeance of his temple.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
ק֥וֹל
The voice
a voice or sound
#2
נָסִ֛ים
of them that flee
to flit, i.e., vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
#3
וּפְלֵטִ֖ים
and escape out
escape
#4
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ
of the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#5
בָּבֶ֑ל
of Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire
#6
לְהַגִּ֣יד
to declare
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
#7
בְּצִיּ֗וֹן
in Zion
tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem
#8
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
נִקְמַ֖ת
the vengeance
avengement, whether the act of the passion
#10
יְהוָ֣ה
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ
our God
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
#12
נִקְמַ֖ת
the vengeance
avengement, whether the act of the passion
#13
הֵיכָלֽוֹ׃
of his temple
a large public building, such as a palace or temple

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

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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