Jeremiah 8:7

Authorized King James Version

Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
גַּם
H1571
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
#2
חֲסִידָ֣ה
H2624
Yea the stork
the kind (maternal) bird, i.e., a stork
#3
בַשָּׁמַ֗יִם
H8064
in the heaven
the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies r
#4
יָֽדְע֔וּ
H3045
know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#5
מֽוֹעֲדֶ֔יהָ
H4150
her appointed times
properly, an appointment, i.e., a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for
#6
וְתֹ֤ר
H8449
and the turtle
a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
#7
וְסִוס֙
H5483
and the crane
a horse (as leaping)
#8
וְעָג֔וּר
H5693
and the swallow
probably the swallow
#9
שָׁמְר֖וּ
H8104
observe
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
#10
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#11
עֵ֣ת
H6256
the time
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
#12
בֹּאָ֑נָה
H935
of their coming
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#13
וְעַמִּ֕י
H5971
but my people
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
#14
לֹ֣א
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#15
יָֽדְע֔וּ
H3045
know
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
#16
אֵ֖ת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#17
מִשְׁפַּ֥ט
H4941
not the judgment
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
#18
יְהוָֽה׃
H3068
of the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

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 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.

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