Jeremiah 51:60

Authorized King James Version

So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that should come upon Babylon, even all these words that are written against Babylon.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הַכְּתֻבִ֖ים

H3789

that are written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ

H3414

So Jeremiah

jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites

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)

הָרָעָ֛ה

H7451

all the 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

תָּב֥וֹא

H935

that should come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

בָּבֶֽל׃

H894

against Babylon

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

#10

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#11

סֵ֣פֶר

H5612

book

properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book

#12

אֶחָ֑ד

H259

in a

properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first

#13

אֵ֚ת

H853

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

#14

כָּל

H3605

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

#15

הַדְּבָרִ֣ים

H1697

even all these words

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

#16

הָאֵ֔לֶּה

H428

these or those

#17

הַכְּתֻבִ֖ים

H3789

that are written

to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)

#18

אֶל

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#19

בָּבֶֽל׃

H894

against Babylon

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

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

What systematic theological implications arise from this verse's treatment of salvation, and how does it contribute to a biblical theology of soteriology and the doctrine of salvation?
How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 51 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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