Jeremiah 9:25

Authorized King James Version

Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will punish all them which are circumcised with the uncircumcised;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
הִנֵּ֛ה
lo!
#2
יָמִ֥ים
Behold the days
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
#3
בָּאִ֖ים
come
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
#4
נְאֻם
saith
an oracle
#5
יְהוָ֑ה
the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#6
וּפָ֣קַדְתִּ֔י
that I will punish
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
#7
עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
#8
כָּל
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#9
מ֖וּל
all them which are circumcised
to cut short, i.e., curtail (specifically the prepuce, i.e., to circumcise); by implication, to blunt; figuratively, to destroy
#10
בְּעָרְלָֽה׃
with the uncircumcised
the prepuce

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Jeremiah. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes the covenant name Yahweh, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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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