Jeremiah 52:25

Authorized King James Version

He took also out of the city an eunuch, which had the charge of the men of war; and seven men of them that were near the king's person, which were found in the city; and the principal scribe of the host, who mustered the people of the land; and threescore men of the people of the land, that were found in the midst of the city.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

הָעִֽיר׃

H5892

also out of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

לָקַח֩

H3947

He took

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

סָרִ֨יס

H5631

eunuch

a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state

אֶחָ֜ד

H259

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

אֲֽשֶׁר

H834

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

הָיָ֥ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

פָקִ֣יד׀

H6496

which had the charge

a superintendent (civil, military or religious)

עַל

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#10

אֲנָשִׁ֜ים

H582

men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

#11

הַמִּלְחָמָ֗ה

H4421

of war

a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)

#12

וְשִׁבְעָ֨ה

H7651

and seven

seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number

#13

אֲנָשִׁ֜ים

H582

men

properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)

#14

מֵרֹאֵ֤י

H7200

of them that were near

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

#15

פְנֵי

H6440

person

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

#16

הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙

H4428

the king's

a king

#17

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

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

#18

הַֽנִּמְצְאִ֖ים

H4672

that were found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#19

הָעִֽיר׃

H5892

also out of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

#20

וְאֵ֗ת

H853

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

#21

סֹפֵר֙

H5608

scribe

properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e., (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e., celebra

#22

שַׂ֣ר

H8269

and the principal

a head person (of any rank or class)

#23

הַצָּבָ֔א

H6635

of the host

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

#24

הַמַּצְבִּ֖א

H6633

who mustered

to mass (an army or servants)

#25

אֶת

H853

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

#26

מֵעַ֣ם

H5971

of the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#27

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#28

וְשִׁשִּׁ֥ים

H8346

and threescore

sixty

#29

אִישׁ֙

H376

men

a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)

#30

מֵעַ֣ם

H5971

of the people

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

#31

הָאָ֔רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

#32

הַֽנִּמְצְאִ֖ים

H4672

that were found

properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present

#33

בְּת֥וֹךְ

H8432

in the midst

a bisection, i.e., (by implication) the center

#34

הָעִֽיר׃

H5892

also out of the city

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

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 covenant community 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 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 covenant community. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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

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