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What Does Jeremiah 52:34 Mean?

Jeremiah 52:34 in the King James Version says “And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his ... — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 52 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life. every: Heb. the matter of the day in his day

Jeremiah 52:34 · KJV


Context

32

And spake kindly unto him, and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon, kindly: Heb. good things with him

33

And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.

34

And for his diet, there was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life. every: Heb. the matter of the day in his day


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
'There was a continual diet given him of the king of Babylon, every day a portion until the day of his death, all the days of his life.' Jehoiachin's daily provision in exile echoes God's daily manna provision (Ex 16:4). Even in captivity, God provides for His anointed. This sustaining grace keeps the Davidic line alive, ultimately producing Christ, the eternal King.

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Historical & Cultural Context

This provision lasted the rest of Jehoiachin's life, ensuring the Davidic line's continuity. From this lineage came Zerubbabel (1 Chr 3:17-19) and ultimately Jesus (Matt 1:12).

Reflection Questions

  1. How does God's daily provision sustain you even in difficult circumstances?
  2. What does God's preservation of the Davidic line teach about His faithfulness to His promises?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 17 words
אֲרֻחַת֩1 of 17

And for his diet

H737

a ration of food

אֲרֻחַת֩2 of 17

And for his diet

H737

a ration of food

תָּמִ֨יד3 of 17

there was a continual

H8548

properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the re

נִתְּנָה4 of 17

given

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לּ֜וֹ5 of 17
H0
מֵאֵ֧ת6 of 17
H853

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

מֶֽלֶךְ7 of 17

him of the king

H4428

a king

בָּבֶ֛ל8 of 17

of Babylon

H894

babel (i.e., babylon), including babylonia and the babylonian empire

דְּבַר9 of 17

a portion

H1697

a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

יְמֵ֥י10 of 17

all the days

H3117

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

יְמֵ֥י11 of 17

all the days

H3117

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

עַד12 of 17
H5704

as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)

יְמֵ֥י13 of 17

all the days

H3117

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

מוֹת֑וֹ14 of 17

of his death

H4194

death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin

כֹּ֖ל15 of 17
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

יְמֵ֥י16 of 17

all the days

H3117

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

חַיָּֽיו׃17 of 17

of his life

H2416

alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Jeremiah 52:34 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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