Jeremiah 8:1

Authorized King James Version

At that time, saith the LORD, they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves:

Word-by-Word Analysis

בָּעֵ֣ת

H6256

At that time

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

הַהִ֣יא

H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

נְאֻם

H5002

saith

an oracle

יְהוָ֡ה

H3068

the LORD

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

ויֹצִ֣יאוּ

H3318

they shall bring out

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

אֶת

H853

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

עַצְמ֥וֹת

H6106

and the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

מַלְכֵֽי

H4428

of the kings

a king

יְהוּדָ֣ה

H3063

of Judah

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

#10

וְאֶת

H853

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

#11

עַצְמ֥וֹת

H6106

and the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

#12

שָׂרָיו֩

H8269

of his princes

a head person (of any rank or class)

#13

וְאֶת

H853

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

#14

עַצְמ֥וֹת

H6106

and the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

#15

הַכֹּהֲנִ֜ים

H3548

of the priests

literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)

#16

וְאֵ֣ת׀

H853

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

#17

עַצְמ֥וֹת

H6106

and the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

#18

הַנְּבִיאִ֗ים

H5030

of the prophets

a prophet or (generally) inspired man

#19

וְאֵ֛ת

H853

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

#20

עַצְמ֥וֹת

H6106

and the bones

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame

#21

יוֹשְׁבֵֽי

H3427

of the inhabitants

properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry

#22

יְרוּשָׁלִָ֖ם

H3389

of Jerusalem

jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine

#23

מִקִּבְרֵיהֶֽם׃

H6913

out of their graves

a sepulcher

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 divine sovereignty 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 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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

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?
How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 8 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?

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