Jeremiah 7:10

Authorized King James Version

And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations?

Word-by-Word Analysis

וּבָאתֶ֞ם

H935

And come

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

וַעֲמַדְתֶּ֣ם

H5975

and stand

to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)

לְפָנַ֗י

H6440

before

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi

בַּבַּ֤יִת

H1004

me in this house

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

הַזֶּה֙

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

אֲשֶׁ֣ר

H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

נִקְרָא

H7121

which is called

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

שְׁמִ֣י

H8034

by my name

an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character

עָלָ֔יו

H5921

above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications

#10

וַאֲמַרְתֶּ֖ם

H559

and say

to say (used with great latitude)

#11

נִצַּ֑לְנוּ

H5337

We are delivered

to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense

#12

לְמַ֣עַן

H4616

properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that

#13

עֲשׂ֔וֹת

H6213

to do

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

#14

אֵ֥ת

H853

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

#15

כָּל

H3605

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

#16

הַתּוֹעֵב֖וֹת

H8441

all these abominations

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

#17

הָאֵֽלֶּה׃

H428

these or those

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing covenant community contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

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 covenant community in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?
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?

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