Jeremiah 51:24

Authorized King James Version

And I will render unto Babylon and to all the inhabitants of Chaldea all their evil that they have done in Zion in your sight, saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְשִׁלַּמְתִּ֨י

H7999

And I will render

to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate

לְבָבֶ֜ל

H894

unto Babylon

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

וּלְכֹ֣ל׀

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יוֹשְׁבֵ֣י

H3427

and to all the inhabitants

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

כַשְׂדִּ֗ים

H3778

of Chaldea

a kasdite, or descendant of kesed; by implication, a chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people

אֵ֧ת

H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

כָּל

H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

רָעָתָ֛ם

H7451

all their evil

bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)

אֲשֶׁר

H834

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

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עָשׂ֥וּ

H6213

that they have done

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

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בְצִיּ֖וֹן

H6726

in Zion

tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of jerusalem

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לְעֵֽינֵיכֶ֑ם

H5869

in your sight

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

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נְאֻ֖ם

H5002

saith

an oracle

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יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

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 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

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
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?
How might the original audience's understanding of divine sovereignty differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?

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