Jeremiah 51:59

Authorized King James Version

The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Maaseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah into Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. And this Seraiah was a quiet prince.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הַדָּבָ֞ר
H1697
The word
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
#2
אֲשֶׁר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#3
צִוָּ֣ה׀
H6680
commanded
(intensively) to constitute, enjoin
#4
יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ
H3414
which Jeremiah
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
#5
הַנָּבִ֗יא
H5030
the prophet
a prophet or (generally) inspired man
#6
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#7
וּשְׂרָיָ֖ה
H8304
And this Seraiah
serajah, the name of nine israelites
#8
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#9
נֵרִיָּה֮
H5374
of Neriah
nerijah, an israelite
#10
בֶּן
H1121
the son
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
#11
מַחְסֵיָה֒
H4271
of Maaseiah
machsejah, an israelite
#12
בְּלֶכְתּ֞וֹ
H1980
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
#13
אֶת
H854
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#14
צִדְקִיָּ֤הוּ
H6667
with Zedekiah
tsidkijah, the name of six israelites
#15
מֶֽלֶךְ
H4428
the king
a king
#16
יְהוּדָה֙
H3063
of Judah
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
#17
בָּבֶ֔ל
H894
into Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire
#18
בִּשְׁנַ֥ת
H8141
year
a year (as a revolution of time)
#19
הָרְבִעִ֖ית
H7243
in the fourth
fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
#20
לְמָלְכ֑וֹ
H4427
of his reign
to reign; hence (by implication) to take counsel
#21
וּשְׂרָיָ֖ה
H8304
And this Seraiah
serajah, the name of nine israelites
#22
שַׂ֥ר
H8269
prince
a head person (of any rank or class)
#23
מְנוּחָֽה׃
H4496
was a quiet
repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode

Analysis

This verse develops the kingdom of God theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation reflects the development of kingdom of God 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 literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of kingdom of God 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 revelation in this particular way.

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