1 The word that came to Jeremiah from Jehovah, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that came to Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
2 Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- ye the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of this covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- and speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto the men 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)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and to 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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
3 and say thou unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Cursed be the man that heareth not the words of this covenant,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thou unto them, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God 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…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Cursed H779 (אָרַר) — to execrate
- the man 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)
- that obeyeth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of this covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
4 which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, saying, Obey my voice, and do them, according to all which I command you: so shall ye be my people, and I will be your God;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- in the 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…
- I brought them forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- from the iron H1270 (בַּרְזֶל) — iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement
- furnace H3564 (כּוּר) — a pot or furnace (as if excavated)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Obey H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- them, according to all which I command H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- you: so shall ye be my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and I will be your God 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…
5 that I may establish the oath which I sware unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as at this day. Then answered I, and said, Amen, O Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That I may perform H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- the oath H7621 (שְׁבוּעָה) — properly, something sworn, i.e. an oath
- which I have sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them a land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- flowing H2100 (זוּב) — to flow freely (as water), i.e. (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow
- with milk H2461 (חָלָב) — milk (as the richness of kine)
- and honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- 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…
- Then answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- I, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- So be it H543 (אָמֵן) — sure; abstract, faithfulness; adverb, truly
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
6 And Jehovah said unto me, Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear ye the words of this covenant, and do them.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, Proclaim H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- all these words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- in 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
- and in the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- ye the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of this covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
7 For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I earnestly H5749 (עוּד) — to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively, to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication)
- protested H5749 (עוּד) — to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively, to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication)
- unto your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- in the 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…
- I brought them up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- unto 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…
- rising early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- and protesting H5749 (עוּד) — to duplicate or repeat; by implication, to protest, testify (as by reiteration); intensively, to encompass, restore (as a sort of reduplication)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Obey H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
8 Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the stubbornness of their evil heart: therefore I brought upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do, but they did them not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet they obeyed H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not, nor inclined H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- their ear H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- but walked H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- 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)
- in the imagination H8307 (שְׁרִירוּת) — obstinacy
- of their evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- therefore I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon them all the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of this covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- which I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- but they did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
9 And Jehovah said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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, A conspiracy H7195 (קֶשֶׁר) — an (unlawful) alliance
- is found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- among the men 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)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and among 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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
10 They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to hear my words; and they are gone after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They are turned back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to the iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- of their forefathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of their forefathers H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- which refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- to hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and they went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- 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…
- to serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- them: the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- have broken H6565 (פָּרַר) — to break up (usually figuratively), i.e. to violate, frustrate
- my covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- which I made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- with their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
11 Therefore thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will bring evil upon them, which they shall not be able to escape; and they shall cry unto me, but I will not hearken unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Behold, I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- upon them, which they shall not be able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- to escape H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and though they shall cry H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- unto me, I will not hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
12 Then shall the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem go and cry unto the gods unto which they offer incense: but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then shall 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
- and 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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and cry H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- unto the 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…
- unto whom they offer incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- but they shall not save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- them at all H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of their trouble H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
13 For according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah; and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to the shameful thing, even altars to burn incense unto Baal.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of thy cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- were thy 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…
- O Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- of the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- have ye set up H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- shameful thing H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
- to burn incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- unto Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
14 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them; for I will not hear them in the time that they cry unto me because of their trouble.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- not thou for this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- neither lift up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- a cry H7440 (רִנָּה) — properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
- or prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- for them: for I will not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- that they cry H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me for their trouble H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
15 What hath my beloved to do in my house, seeing she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What hath my beloved H3039 (יְדִיד) — loved
- to do in mine house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- she hath wrought H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- lewdness H4209 (מְזִמָּה) — a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
- with many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- and the holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- is passed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- from thee? when thou doest evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- then thou rejoicest H5937 (עָלַז) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult
16 Jehovah called thy name, A green olive-tree, fair with goodly fruit: with the noise of a great tumult he hath kindled fire upon it, and the branches of it are broken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- A green H7488 (רַעֲנָן) — verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous
- olive tree H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- fair H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- of goodly H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- with the noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- tumult H1999 (הֲמֻלָּה) — a sound
- he hath kindled H3341 (יָצַת) — to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- upon it, and the branches H1808 (דָּלִיָּה) — something dangling, i.e. a bough
- of it are broken H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
17 For Jehovah of hosts, who planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee, because of the evil of the house of Israel and of the house of Judah, which they have wrought for themselves in provoking me to anger by offering incense unto Baal.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- that planted H5193 (נָטַע) — properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
- thee, hath pronounced H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- against thee, for H1558 (גָּלָל) — a circumstance (as rolled around); only used adverbially, on account of
- the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- which they have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- against themselves to provoke me to anger H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
- in offering incense H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- unto Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
18 And Jehovah gave me knowledge of it, and I knew it: then thou showedst me their doings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath given me knowledge H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- then thou shewedst H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- me their doings H4611 (מַעֲלָל) — an act (good or bad)
19 But I was like a gentle lamb that is led to the slaughter; and I knew not that they had devised devices against me, saying, Let us destroy the tree with the fruit thereof, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be no more remembered.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- like a lamb H3532 (כֶּבֶשׂ) — a ram (just old enough to butt)
- an ox H441 (אַלּוּף) — familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
- is brought H2986 (יָבַל) — properly, to flow; causatively, to bring (especially with pomp)
- to the slaughter H2873 (טָבַח) — to slaughter (animals or men)
- and 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…
- not that they had devised H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- devices H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- Let us destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- the tree H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- with the fruit H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- thereof, and let us cut him off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- from the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the living H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- that his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- may be no more remembered H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
20 But, O Jehovah of hosts, who judgest righteously, who triest the heart and the mind, I shall see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- that judgest H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- righteously H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- that triest H974 (בָּחַן) — to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate
- the reins H3629 (כִּלְיָה) — a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)
- and the heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- let me see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thy vengeance H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
- on them: for unto thee have I revealed H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- my cause H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
21 Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Thou shalt not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, that thou die not by our hand;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Anathoth H6068 (עֲנָתוֹת) — Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal
- that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- thy life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- not in the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that thou die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- not by our 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…
22 therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Behold, I will punish them: the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- Behold, I will punish H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- them: the young men H970 (בָּחוּר) — properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective)
- shall die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- by the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- their sons 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,…
- and their daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- by famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
23 and there shall be no remnant unto them: for I will bring evil upon the men of Anathoth, even the year of their visitation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there shall be no remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- of them: for I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- upon the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of Anathoth H6068 (עֲנָתוֹת) — Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal
- the year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of their visitation H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)