Jeremiah 7:25

Authorized King James Version

Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them:

Word-by-Word Analysis

לְמִן

H4480

properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses

י֖וֹם

H3117

Since the day

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

אֲשֶׁ֨ר

H834

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

יָצְא֤וּ

H3318

came forth out

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

אֲבֽוֹתֵיכֶם֙

that your fathers

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

מֵאֶ֣רֶץ

H776

of the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרַ֔יִם

H4714

of Egypt

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

עַ֖ד

H5704

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

י֖וֹם

H3117

Since the day

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

#10

הַזֶּ֑ה

H2088

the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that

#11

וְשָׁלֹֽחַ׃

H7971

I have even sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

#12

אֲלֵיכֶם֙

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

#13

אֶת

H853

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

#14

כָּל

H3605

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

#15

עֲבָדַ֣י

H5650

unto you all my servants

a servant

#16

הַנְּבִיאִ֔ים

H5030

the prophets

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

#17

י֖וֹם

H3117

Since the day

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

#18

הַשְׁכֵּ֥ם

H7925

rising up early

literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e., to start early in the morning

#19

וְשָׁלֹֽחַ׃

H7971

I have even sent

to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine revelation 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 divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection

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 the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 7 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?

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