Jeremiah 52:3
For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, till he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֣י׀
H3588
כִּ֣י׀
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
מֵעַ֣ל
For through
H5921
מֵעַ֣ל
For through
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אַ֣ף
the anger
H639
אַ֣ף
the anger
Strong's:
H639
Word #:
3 of 16
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
יְהוָ֗ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֗ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הָֽיְתָה֙
H1961
הָֽיְתָה֙
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
5 of 16
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֣ם
it came to pass in Jerusalem
H3389
בִּירוּשָׁלִַ֣ם
it came to pass in Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
6 of 16
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
וִֽיהוּדָ֔ה
and Judah
H3063
וִֽיהוּדָ֔ה
and Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
7 of 16
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
8 of 16
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הִשְׁלִיכ֥וֹ
till he had cast them out
H7993
הִשְׁלִיכ֥וֹ
till he had cast them out
Strong's:
H7993
Word #:
9 of 16
to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
אוֹתָ֖ם
H853
אוֹתָ֖ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
מֵעַ֣ל
For through
H5921
מֵעַ֣ל
For through
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
11 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
פָּנָ֑יו
from his presence
H6440
פָּנָ֑יו
from his presence
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
12 of 16
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
Historical Context
The phrase 'cast them out from his presence' is covenant language. The glory that dwelled in the temple departed (Ezek 10), symbolizing God's withdrawal.
Questions for Reflection
- What does it mean to be cast out from God's presence?
- How does sin create separation from God that requires judgment?
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Analysis & Commentary
The reason for Jerusalem's destruction is stated clearly: 'For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, till he had cast them out from his presence.' God's presence is the source of all blessing; expulsion from His presence is the ultimate curse. This reverses the Exodus where God brought them into His presence. Their sin necessitated this expulsion.