Jeremiah 7:34

Authorized King James Version

Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride: for the land shall be desolate.

Word-by-Word Analysis

וְהִשְׁבַּתִּ֣י׀

H7673

Then will I cause to cease

to repose, i.e., desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)

מֵעָרֵ֣י

H5892

from the cities

a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)

יְהוּדָ֗ה

H3063

of Judah

jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory

וּמֵֽחֻצוֹת֙

H2351

and from the streets

properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors

יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

וְק֣וֹל

H6963

and the voice

a voice or sound

שָׂשׂוֹן֙

H8342

of mirth

cheerfulness; specifically, welcome

וְק֣וֹל

H6963

and the voice

a voice or sound

שִׂמְחָ֔ה

H8057

of gladness

blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)

#10

וְק֣וֹל

H6963

and the voice

a voice or sound

#11

חָתָ֖ן

H2860

of the bridegroom

a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)

#12

וְק֣וֹל

H6963

and the voice

a voice or sound

#13

כַּלָּ֑ה

H3618

of the bride

a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife

#14

כִּ֥י

H3588

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

#15

לְחָרְבָּ֖ה

H2723

shall be desolate

properly, drought, i.e., (by implication) a desolation

#16

תִּהְיֶ֥ה

H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

#17

הָאָֽרֶץ׃

H776

for the land

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

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

How might the original audience's understanding of divine revelation differ from modern interpretations, and what bridges can be built between ancient meaning and contemporary application?
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?
In what ways does this verse's emphasis on divine revelation address religious pluralism and questions about the necessity of Christ, and how should the church respond?

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