Jeremiah 52:34
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.
Original Language Analysis
תָּמִ֨יד
there was a continual
H8548
תָּמִ֨יד
there was a continual
Strong's:
H8548
Word #:
3 of 17
properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re
נִתְּנָה
given
H5414
נִתְּנָה
given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
4 of 17
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
מֵאֵ֧ת
H853
מֵאֵ֧ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בָּבֶ֛ל
of Babylon
H894
בָּבֶ֛ל
of Babylon
Strong's:
H894
Word #:
8 of 17
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire
דְּבַר
a portion
H1697
דְּבַר
a portion
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
9 of 17
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְמֵ֥י
all the days
H3117
יְמֵ֥י
all the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
10 of 17
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
יְמֵ֥י
all the days
H3117
יְמֵ֥י
all the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
11 of 17
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
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
12 of 17
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
יְמֵ֥י
all the days
H3117
יְמֵ֥י
all the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
13 of 17
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
מוֹת֑וֹ
of his death
H4194
מוֹת֑וֹ
of his death
Strong's:
H4194
Word #:
14 of 17
death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
כֹּ֖ל
H3605
כֹּ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
15 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
2 Samuel 9:10Thou therefore, and thy sons, and thy servants, shall till the land for him, and thou shalt bring in the fruits, that thy master's son may have food to eat: but Mephibosheth thy master's son shall eat bread alway at my table. Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.Matthew 6:11Give us this day our daily bread.Luke 11:3Give us day by day our daily bread.
Historical Context
This provision lasted the rest of Jehoiachin's life, ensuring the Davidic line's continuity. From this lineage came Zerubbabel (1 Chr 3:17-19) and ultimately Jesus (Matt 1:12).
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's daily provision sustain you even in difficult circumstances?
- What does God's preservation of the Davidic line teach about His faithfulness to His promises?
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Analysis & Commentary
'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.' Jehoiachin's daily provision in exile echoes God's daily manna provision (Ex 16:4). Even in captivity, God provides for His anointed. This sustaining grace keeps the Davidic line alive, ultimately producing Christ, the eternal King.