Jeremiah 52:31

Authorized King James Version

And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,

Word-by-Word Analysis

וַיְהִי֩

H1961

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

בִשְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים

H7970

and thirtieth

thirty; or (ordinal) thirtieth

וָשֶׁ֜בַע

H7651

And it came to pass in the seven

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

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת

H8141

in the first year

a year (as a revolution of time)

לְגָלוּת֙

H1546

of the captivity

captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively)

יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין

H3078

of Jehoiachin

jehojakin, a jewish king

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

בִּשְׁנֵי֤ם

H8147

in the twelfth

two; also (as ordinal) twofold

#10

עָשָׂר֙

H6240

ten (only in combination), i.e., -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth

#11

לַחֹ֑דֶשׁ

H2320

month

the new moon; by implication, a month

#12

בְּעֶשְׂרִ֥ים

H6242

and twentieth

twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth

#13

וַחֲמִשָּׁ֖ה

H2568

in the five

five

#14

לַחֹ֑דֶשׁ

H2320

month

the new moon; by implication, a month

#15

נָשָׂ֡א

H5375

lifted up

to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative

#16

אֱוִ֣יל

#17

מְרֹדַךְ֩

H192

that Evilmerodach

evil-merodak, a babylonian king

#18

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#19

בָּבֶ֜ל

H894

of Babylon

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

#20

בִּשְׁנַ֣ת

H8141

in the first year

a year (as a revolution of time)

#21

מַלְכֻת֗וֹ

H4438

of his reign

a rule; concretely, a dominion

#22

אֶת

H853

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

#23

רֹאשׁ֙

H7218

the head

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)

#24

יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין

H3078

of Jehoiachin

jehojakin, a jewish king

#25

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

king

a king

#26

יְהוּדָ֔ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

#27

וַיֹּצֵ֥א

H3318

and brought him forth

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

#28

אֹת֖וֹ

H853

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

#29

מִבֵּ֥ית

H1004

out of prison

a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)

#30

הַכְּלֽיּא׃

H3628

a prison

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights kingdom of God through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, 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 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.

Questions for Reflection

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
What practical applications emerge from understanding kingdom of God as presented in this verse, particularly in light of providing hope in times of political and social upheaval?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from earthly theocracy through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?

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