1 The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- in Anathoth H6068 (עֲנָתוֹת) — Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
2 to whom the word of Jehovah came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To whom the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 associated ter…
- of Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Amon H526 (אָמוֹן) — Amon, the name of three Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- in the thirteenth H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- in the thirteenth H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of his reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
3 It came also in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, unto the end of the eleventh year of Zedekiah, the son of Josiah, king of Judah, unto the carrying away of Jerusalem captive in the fifth month.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- It came also in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 associated ter…
- of Jehoiakim H3079 (יְהוֹיָקִים) — Jehojakim, a Jewish king
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- unto the end H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- of the eleventh H6240 (עָשָׂר) — ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth
- of the eleventh H6249 (עַשְׁתֵּי) — eleven or (ordinal) eleventh
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- unto the carrying away H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- captive H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- in the fifth H2549 (חֲמִישִׁי) — fifth; also a fifth
- month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
4 Now the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came unto me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee, and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee; I have appointed thee a prophet unto the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Before H2962 (טֶרֶם) — properly, non-occurrence; used adverbially, not yet or before
- I formed H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- thee in the belly H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- I knew H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thee; and before thou camest forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of the womb H7358 (רֶחֶם) — the womb
- I sanctified H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- I ordained H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee a prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- unto the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
6 Then said I, Ah, Lord Jehovah! behold, I know not how to speak; for I am a child.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I, Ah H162 (אֲהָהּ) — Oh!
- Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- behold, I cannot H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- a child H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
7 But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- a child H5288 (נַעַר) — (concretely) a boy (as active), from the age of infancy to adolescence; by implication, a servant; also (by interch. of sex), a girl (of similar latitude in age…
- for thou shalt go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to all that I shall send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- thee, and whatsoever I command H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- thee thou shalt speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
8 Be not afraid because of them; for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- of their faces H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- with thee to deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- thee, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
9 Then Jehovah put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Jehovah said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- put forth H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and touched H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Behold, I have put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- my words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- in thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
10 see, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to pluck up and to break down and to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- I have this day H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 associated ter…
- set H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- thee over the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and over the kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- to root out H5428 (נָתַשׁ) — to tear away
- and to pull down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- and to destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- and to throw down H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
- to build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- and to plant H5193 (נָטַע) — properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
11 Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond-tree.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came unto me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- what seest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thou? And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- a rod H4731 (מַקֵּל) — a shoot, i.e. stick (with leaves on, or for walking, striking, guiding, divining)
- of an almond tree H8247 (שָׁקֵד) — the almond (tree or nut; as being the earliest in bloom)
12 Then said Jehovah unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- unto me, Thou hast well H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- for I will hasten H8245 (שָׁקַד) — to be alert, i.e. sleepless; hence to be on the lookout (whether for good or ill)
- my word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- to perform H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
13 And the word of Jehovah came unto me the second time, saying, What seest thou? And I said, I see a boiling caldron; and the face thereof is from the north.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- came unto me the second time H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- What seest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thou? And I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- a seething H5301 (נָפַח) — to puff, in various applications (literally, to inflate, blow hard, scatter, kindle, expire; figuratively, to disesteem)
- pot H5518 (סִיר) — a pot; also a thorn (as springing up rapidly); by implication, a hook
- and the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- toward H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
14 Then Jehovah said unto me, Out of the north evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Out of the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- an evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- shall break forth H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- upon all the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
15 For, lo, I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north, saith Jehovah; and they shall come, and they shall set every one his throne at the entrance of the gates of Jerusalem, and against all the walls thereof round about, and against all the cities of Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, lo, I will call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- all the families H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- of the kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- of the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and they shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and they shall set H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- at the entering H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- of the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and against all the walls H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- thereof round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- and against all the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
16 And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their wickedness, in that they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, and worshipped the works of their own hands.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will utter H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- my judgments H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- against them touching H5921 (עַל) — above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
- all their wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- who have forsaken H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- me, and have burned incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- unto other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- and worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- the works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of their own hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
17 Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at them, lest I dismay thee before them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou therefore gird up H247 (אָזַר) — to belt
- thy loins H4975 (מֹתֶן) — properly, the waist or small of the back; only in plural the loins
- and arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto them all that I command H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- thee: be not dismayed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- at their faces H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- lest I confound H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- thee before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
18 For, behold, I have made thee this day a fortified city, and an iron pillar, and brazen walls, against the whole land, against the kings of Judah, against the princes thereof, against the priests thereof, and against the people of the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, behold, I H589 (אֲנִי) — I
- have made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee this day H3117 (יוֹם) — 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 associated ter…
- a defenced H4013 (מִבְצָר) — a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
- city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- and an iron H1270 (בַּרְזֶל) — iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
- pillar H5982 (עַמּוּד) — a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform
- and brasen H5178 (נְחֹשֶׁת) — copper, hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin, a fetter; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
- walls H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- against the whole land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- against the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- against the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- thereof, against the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- thereof, and against the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
19 And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee: for I am with thee, saith Jehovah, to deliver thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they shall fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against thee; but they shall not prevail H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- with thee, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense