Jeremiah 6:15

Authorized King James Version

Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore they shall fall among them that fall: at the time that I visit them they shall be cast down, saith the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis

הֹבִ֕ישׁוּ

H3001

Were they ashamed

to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)

כִּ֥י

H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

תוֹעֵבָ֖ה

H8441

abomination

properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol

עָשׂ֑וּ

H6213

when they had committed

to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application

גַּם

H1571

nay

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

יֵב֗וֹשׁוּ

H954

ashamed

properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

לֹֽא

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

יֵב֗וֹשׁוּ

H954

ashamed

properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

גַּם

H1571

nay

properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and

#10

הַכְלִים֙

H3637

they blush

properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult

#11

לֹ֣א

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

#12

יָדָ֔עוּ

H3045

could

to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o

#13

לָכֵ֞ן

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

#14

בַנֹּפְלִ֛ים

H5307

among them that fall

to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

#15

בַנֹּפְלִ֛ים

H5307

among them that fall

to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)

#16

בְּעֵת

H6256

at the time

time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc

#17

פְּקַדְתִּ֥ים

H6485

that I visit

to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc

#18

יִכָּשְׁל֖וּ

H3782

them they shall be cast down

to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall

#19

אָמַ֥ר

H559

saith

to say (used with great latitude)

#20

יְהוָֽה׃

H3068

the LORD

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, 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 divine sovereignty in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

In what ways does understanding divine sovereignty in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this passage contribute to our understanding of from physical deliverance in the Old Testament to spiritual redemption in the New, and what implications does this have for Christian discipleship?
What practical applications emerge from understanding salvation as presented in this verse, particularly in light of addressing questions of religious pluralism and the exclusivity of Christ?

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