Jeremiah 50:30

Authorized King James Version

Therefore shall her young men fall in the streets, and all her men of war shall be cut off in that day, saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
לָכֵ֛ן
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
#2
יִפְּל֥וּ
fall
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
#3
בַחוּרֶ֖יהָ
Therefore shall her young men
properly, selected, i.e., a youth (often collective)
#4
בִּרְחֹבֹתֶ֑יהָ
in the streets
a width, i.e., (concretely) avenue or area
#5
וְכָל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#6
אַנְשֵׁ֨י
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
#7
מִלְחַמְתָּ֥הּ
of war
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
#8
יִדַּ֛מּוּ
shall be cut off
to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish
#9
בַּיּ֥וֹם
in that day
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
#10
הַה֖וּא
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
#11
נְאֻם
saith
an oracle
#12
יְהוָֽה׃
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. 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 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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