Jeremiah 52:13

Authorized King James Version

And burned the house of the LORD, and the king's house; and all the houses of Jerusalem, and all the houses of the great men, burned he with fire:

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
שָׂרַ֥ף
And burned
to be (causatively, set) on fire
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
בֵּ֥ית
and all the houses
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#4
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#5
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
בֵּ֥ית
and all the houses
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#7
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ
and the king's
a king
#8
וְאֵ֨ת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#9
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#10
בֵּ֥ית
and all the houses
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#11
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֛ם
of Jerusalem
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
#12
וְאֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#13
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#14
בֵּ֥ית
and all the houses
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
#15
הַגָּד֖וֹל
of the great
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
#16
שָׂרַ֥ף
And burned
to be (causatively, set) on fire
#17
בָּאֵֽשׁ׃
he with fire
fire (literally or figuratively)

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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