Jeremiah 52:9

Authorized King James Version

Then they took the king, and carried him up unto the king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath; where he gave judgment upon him.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
וַֽיִּתְפְּשׂוּ֙
Then they took
to manipulate, i.e., seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
#2
אֶת
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#3
מֶ֧לֶךְ
the king
a king
#4
וַיַּעֲל֨וּ
and carried him up
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
#5
אֹת֜וֹ
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#6
אֶל
near, with or among; often in general, to
#7
מֶ֧לֶךְ
the king
a king
#8
בָּבֶ֛ל
of Babylon
babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire
#9
רִבְלָ֖תָה
to Riblah
riblah, a place in syria
#10
בְּאֶ֣רֶץ
in the land
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
#11
חֲמָ֑ת
of Hamath
chamath, a place in syria
#12
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר
where he gave
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#13
אִתּ֖וֹ
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
#14
מִשְׁפָּטִֽים׃
judgment
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through declarative statements that establish theological truth. 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 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 divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

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