Jeremiah 52:34

Authorized King James Version

And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.

Word-by-Word Analysis

אֲרֻחַת֩

H737

And for his diet

a ration of food

אֲרֻחַת֩

H737

And for his diet

a ration of food

תָּמִ֨יד

H8548

there was a continual

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re

נִתְּנָה

H5414

given

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לּ֜וֹ

מֵאֵ֧ת

H853

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

מֶֽלֶךְ

H4428

him of the king

a king

בָּבֶ֛ל

H894

of Babylon

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

דְּבַר

H1697

a portion

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

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יְמֵ֥י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#11

יְמֵ֥י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#12

עַד

H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

#13

יְמֵ֥י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#14

מוֹת֑וֹ

H4194

of his death

death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin

#15

כֹּ֖ל

H3605

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

#16

יְמֵ֥י

H3117

all the days

a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso

#17

חַיָּֽיו׃

H2416

of his life

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of life reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The literary structure and word choice here contribute to biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness, advancing the author's theological argument. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 life 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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on life address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?
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?

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