Jeremiah 51:4

Authorized King James Version

Thus the slain shall fall in the land of the Chaldeans, and they that are thrust through in her streets.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וְנָפְל֥וּ
shall fall
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
#2
חֲלָלִ֖ים
Thus the slain
pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
#3
בְּאֶ֣רֶץ
in the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#4
כַּשְׂדִּ֑ים
of the Chaldeans
a kasdite, or descendant of kesed; by implication, a chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
#5
וּמְדֻקָּרִ֖ים
and they that are thrust through
to stab; by analogy, to starve; figuratively, to revile
#6
בְּחוּצוֹתֶֽיהָ׃
in her streets
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, 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 revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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