Jeremiah 22 27

Jeremiah 22:27 kjv

But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return.

Jeremiah 22:27 nkjv

But to the land to which they desire to return, there they shall not return.

Jeremiah 22:27 niv

You will never come back to the land you long to return to."

Jeremiah 22:27 esv

But to the land to which they will long to return, there they shall not return."

Jeremiah 22:27 nlt

You will never again return to the land you yearn for.

Jeremiah 22 verses

Jeremiah 22 27 Meaning

This verse pronounces judgment upon King Jehoiachin, stating that he and his descendants will be exiled to Babylon and will not return to Jerusalem. They will also not live to see any significant accomplishments in Jerusalem, highlighting the complete loss of their royal authority and homeland.

Jeremiah 22 27 Context

Jeremiah 22 delivers pronouncements of judgment against successive kings of Judah, highlighting their unfaithfulness and the resulting consequences for the nation. Chapter 22 specifically addresses Shallum (also known as Jehoahaz), Jehoiakim, and Jehoiachin. This verse focuses on Jehoiachin, the final king of Judah to be taken into Babylonian exile before the complete destruction of Jerusalem. The historical backdrop is the Babylonian conquest, where Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, successively deposed and exiled Judean kings who failed to submit to his authority. Jehoiachin's brief reign and subsequent captivity marked the end of Davidic royal rule in Jerusalem for a significant period.

Jeremiah 22 27 Word analysis

• ki (כִּי): "that," "because," introducing a causal or explanatory clause.

• eth- (אֶת-): The direct object marker, indicating "Jehoiachin".

• Coniah (כניהו): Shortened name for Jehoiachin, meaning "Yahweh has established." It can be a diminutive or derogatory form.

• ben- (בֶּן): "son of".

• Jehoiakim (יְהוֹיָקִים): Meaning "Yahweh raises up".

• melech- (מֶלֶךְ): "king".

• Y'hudah (יְהוּדָה): "Judah".

• koh (כֹּה): "thus," "so," indicating manner or degree.

• amar- (אָמַר): "said," "declared".

• Yhwh (יהוה): The LORD, the personal name of God.

• yitlamu (יִתְלָמוּ): Niphal passive of root 'LAMAH', meaning "they shall be/become like". (This is a typo in my original understanding of the Hebrew here - the verb is more accurately translated from 'talmūd' context meaning 'deprived' or 'bereaved')

• lahem (לָהֶם): "to them," "for them," "their".

• ke- (כְּ): "like," "as".

• man- (מָּן): A treasure or possession; here it implies something highly prized, a beloved offspring or treasure.

• eileh (אֵלֶּה): "these".

• echal- (אֹכַל): Hiphil imperfect of root 'K-L', meaning "to eat," implying consumption or devastation.

• et- (אֶת): Direct object marker.

• ha- (הַ): The definite article, "the".

• y'ruch- (יְרִיחֳּ-): Shortened form of Y'ruushalaim (Jerusalem).

• yafsur- (יָסֻרוּ): Hiphil perfect of root 'SUR', meaning "they shall remove," "they shall turn aside," indicating departure or being cast out.

• Words-group by words-group analysis data:

  • "As I live, says the LORD" - A solemn oath, emphasizing the certainty of God's declaration, a common prophetic formula.
  • "though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah" - Specifies the subject of the prophecy, linking the royal line with a specific king.
  • "were the signet ring on my right hand" - A metaphor for cherished possession, intimacy, and authority, indicating how dearly God held David's line, which Jehoiachin represented.
  • "yet I would pluck you off" - A stark image of rejection and disfavor, demonstrating that even a cherished position does not guarantee security from divine judgment.
  • "And I will give you into the hand of those who seek your life, and into the hand of those who your face you fear, even into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of the Chaldeans." - Details the instrument of judgment and the terrifying captors, emphasizing powerlessness and subjugation.
  • "So I will cast you out, and your mother who bore you, into another country where you were not born; and there you shall die." - Confirms the exile to a foreign land and a non-native death, signifying complete estrangement and loss of homeland and honor.
  • "And to the land of Irael (meaning Judah, the promised land) they shall not return, that there they may live; for there they shall die." - Reiteration of the finality of their exile and their ultimate fate of dying away from their native soil, underscoring the loss of inheritance.

Jeremiah 22 27 Bonus section

The specific mention of Nebuchadnezzar and the Chaldeans indicates God's sovereign use of Gentile powers to execute His judgment upon Israel and Judah. While the Babylonian Empire was the earthly instrument, God is presented as the ultimate cause and orchestrator of the king's downfall and exile. The prophecy concerning Jehoiachin's death in a foreign land is particularly poignant given the later historical fact that he was released from prison in Babylon during the reign of Evil-Merodach and lived out his days there, but he never returned to the throne in Jerusalem. His life, though extended, was ultimately spent outside his homeland, aligning with the prophetic declaration of a non-native death.

Jeremiah 22 27 Commentary

The prophecy against Jehoiachin in this verse signifies a drastic shift in God's dealings with the Davidic dynasty. Despite the covenant with David, God's justice necessitates judgment for persistent sin. Jehoiachin, though a king, was part of a lineage that had deeply sinned against the LORD. The verse pronounces a severing of the king and his offspring from their royal prerogative and homeland. The imagery of the signet ring powerfully conveys that what was once held dear and a symbol of authority is now cast aside due to disobedience. This is not the end of the Davidic line in absolute terms, as the New Testament genealogies trace Jesus' lineage through Jehoiachin. However, it marks the cessation of independent, sovereign rule from Jerusalem until a future fulfillment. The promise implies that any royal "life" or "desire" for their people in Jerusalem would be extinguished in their lifetime or within their immediate legacy. The ultimate destiny of dying in a foreign land emphasizes the complete forfeiture of their inherited promises tied to the land of Israel.