Jeremiah 8:4

Authorized King James Version

Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Shall they fall, and not arise? shall he turn away, and not return?

Word-by-Word Analysis

אָמַ֣ר

H559

Moreover thou shalt say

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲלֵיהֶ֗ם

H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

כֹּ֚ה

H3541

properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now

אָמַ֣ר

H559

Moreover thou shalt say

to say (used with great latitude)

יְהוָ֔ה

H3068

the LORD

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

הֲיִפְּל֖וּ

H5307

Shall they fall

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

וְלֹ֣א

H3808

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

יָק֑וּמוּ

H6965

and not arise

to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)

אִם

H518

used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not

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יָשֽׁוּב׃

H7725

and not return

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

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וְלֹ֥א

H3808

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

#12

יָשֽׁוּב׃

H7725

and not return

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);

Analysis

Within the broader context of Jeremiah, this passage highlights salvation through universal language and absolute statements. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Jeremiah.

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

How does this verse's literary context within Jeremiah chapter 8 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?
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?

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