1 Woe unto the shepherds that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- be unto the pastors H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- that destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- and scatter H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- of my pasture H4830 (מִרְעִית) — pasturage; concretely, a flock
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
2 Therefore thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, against the shepherds that feed my people: Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited them; behold, I will visit upon you the evil of your doings, saith Jehovah.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
- 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
- against the pastors H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- that feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- 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
- Ye have scattered H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and driven them away H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- and have not visited H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- them: behold, I will visit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- upon you the evil H7455 (רֹעַ) — badness (as marring), physically or morally
- of your doings H4611 (מַעֲלָל) — an act (good or bad)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
3 And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and multiply.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- the remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- of my flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- out of all countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- whither I have driven H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- them, and will bring them again 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 their folds H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
- and they shall be fruitful H6509 (פָּרָה) — to bear fruit (literally or figuratively)
- and increase H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
4 And I will set up shepherds over them, who shall feed them; and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall any be lacking, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will set up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- shepherds H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- over them which shall feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- them: and they shall fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- no more, nor be dismayed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- neither shall they be lacking H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
5 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, 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…
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that I will raise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- a righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- Branch H6780 (צֶמַח) — a sprout (usually concrete), literal or figurative
- and a King H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- shall reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and prosper H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- and shall execute H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and justice H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- in the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
6 In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name whereby he shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In his 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…
- Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- shall be saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- and Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- shall dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- safely H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- whereby he shall be called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Jehovah-Tsidkenu, Yhwh Our Righteousness H3072 (יְהֹוָה צִדְקֵנוּ) — Jehovah-Tsidkenu, a symbolical epithet of the Messiah and of Jerusalem
7 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that they shall no more say, As Jehovah liveth, who brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore, behold, 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…
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that they shall no more say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- liveth 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),…
- which brought up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- the children 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 Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- 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
8 but, As Jehovah liveth, who brought up and who led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all the countries whither I had driven them. And they shall dwell in their own land.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
- liveth 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),…
- which brought up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and which led H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- 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
- out of the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and from all countries H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- whither I had driven H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- them; and they shall dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in their own land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
9 Concerning the prophets. My heart within me is broken, all my bones shake; I am like a drunken man, and like a man whom wine hath overcome, because of Jehovah, and because of his holy words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Mine 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
- within H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- me is broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- because of the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- all my bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- shake H7363 (רָחַף) — to brood; by implication, to be relaxed
- I am like a drunken H7910 (שִׁכּוֹר) — intoxicated, as a state or a habit
- 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)
- and like a man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- whom wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- hath overcome H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- because 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…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and because of the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of his holiness H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
10 For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pastures of the wilderness are dried up. And their course is evil, and their might is not right;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- is full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of adulterers H5003 (נָאַף) — to commit adultery; figuratively, to apostatize
- for because 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…
- of swearing H423 (אָלָה) — an imprecation
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- mourneth H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
- the pleasant places H4999 (נָאָה) — a home; figuratively, a pasture
- of the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- are dried up H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- and their course H4794 (מְרוּצָה) — a race (the act), whether the manner or the progress
- is evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and their force H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
11 for both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For both prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- are profane H2610 (חָנֵף) — to soil, especially in a moral sense
- yea, in my house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- have I 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
- their wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
12 Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery places in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein; for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore their way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- shall be unto them as slippery H2519 (חֲלַקְלַקָּה) — properly, something very smooth; i.e. a treacherous spot; figuratively, blandishment
- in the darkness H653 (אֲפֵלָה) — duskiness, figuratively, misfortune; concrete, concealment
- they shall be driven on H1760 (דָּחָה) — to push down
- and fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- therein: 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)
- the year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- of their visitation H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
13 And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- folly H8604 (תִּפְלָה) — frivolity
- in the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- they prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- in Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and caused 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
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to err H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
14 In the prophets of Jerusalem also I have seen a horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies; and they strengthen the hands of evil-doers, so that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them become unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- also in the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- an horrible thing H8186 (שַׁעֲרוּרָה) — something fearful
- they commit adultery H5003 (נָאַף) — to commit adultery; figuratively, to apostatize
- and walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in lies H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- they strengthen H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- also the 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…
- of evildoers 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)
- that none 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)
- doth return 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…
- from his wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- they are all of them unto me as Sodom H5467 (סְדֹם) — Sedom, a place near the Dead Sea
- and 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
- thereof as Gomorrah H6017 (עֲמֹרָה) — Amorah, a place in Palestine
15 Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts concerning the prophets: Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall; for from the prophets of Jerusalem is ungodliness gone forth into all the land.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…
- concerning the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- Behold, I will feed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- them with wormwood H3939 (לַעֲנָה) — wormwood (regarded as poisonous, and therefore accursed)
- and make them drink H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of gall H7219 (רֹאשׁ) — a poisonous plant, probably the poppy (from its conspicuous head); generally poison (even of serpents)
- for from the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- is profaneness H2613 (חֲנֻפָה) — impiety
- gone forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- into all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
16 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they teach you vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- Hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- that prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- unto you: they make you vain H1891 (הָבַל) — to be vain in act, word, or expectation; specifically to lead astray
- they speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- a vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- of their own 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
- not out of the 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…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
17 They say continually unto them that despise me, Jehovah hath said, Ye shall have peace; and unto every one that walketh in the stubbornness of his own heart they say, No evil shall come upon you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- still H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them that despise H5006 (נָאַץ) — to scorn; or (in Ecclesiastes 12:5), by interchange for 5132, to bloom
- me, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath said H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- Ye shall have peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- and they say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto every one that walketh H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- after the imagination H8307 (שְׁרִירוּת) — obstinacy
- of his own 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
- No evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
18 For who hath stood in the council of Jehovah, that he should perceive and hear his word? who hath marked my word, and heard it?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For who hath stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in the counsel H5475 (סוֹד) — a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and hath perceived H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- his word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- who hath marked H7181 (קָשַׁב) — to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
19 Behold, the tempest of Jehovah, even his wrath, is gone forth, yea, a whirling tempest: it shall burst upon the head of the wicked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, a whirlwind H5591 (סַעַר) — a hurricane
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- is gone forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- in fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- even a grievous H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- whirlwind H5591 (סַעַר) — a hurricane
- it shall fall grievously H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- upon the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
20 The anger of Jehovah shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the intents of his heart: in the latter days ye shall understand it perfectly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall not return 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…
- until he have executed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and till he have performed H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- the thoughts H4209 (מְזִמָּה) — a plan, usually evil (machination), sometimes good (sagacity)
- of his 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
- in the latter H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- 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…
- ye shall consider H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- it perfectly H998 (בִּינָה) — understanding
21 I sent not these prophets, yet they ran: I spake not unto them, yet they prophesied.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have not sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- these prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- yet they ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- I have not spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to them, yet they prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
22 But if they had stood in my council, then had they caused my people to hear my words, and had turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But if they had stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in my counsel H5475 (סוֹד) — a session, i.e. company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
- and had caused 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
- 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
- then they should have turned 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…
- them from their evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and from the evil H7455 (רֹעַ) — badness (as marring), physically or morally
- of their doings H4611 (מַעֲלָל) — an act (good or bad)
23 Am I a God at hand, saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I a 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…
- at hand H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and not a 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…
- afar off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
24 Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Can any 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)
- hide H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- himself in secret places H4565 (מִסְתָּר) — properly, a concealer, i.e. a covert
- that I shall not see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- him? saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Do not I fill H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- and earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
25 I have heard what the prophets have said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- what the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- that prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- lies H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- in my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
26 How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies, even the prophets of the deceit of their own heart?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- be H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- in 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
- of the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- that prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- lies H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- of the deceit H8649 (תׇּרְמָה) — fraud
- of their own 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
27 that think to cause my people to forget my name by their dreams which they tell every man to his neighbor, as their fathers forgat my name for Baal.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which think 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…
- to cause 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
- to forget H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- by their dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- which they tell H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- every 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)
- to his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- as their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- have forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- for Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
28 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the straw to the wheat? saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- that hath a dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- let him tell H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- a dream H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- and he that hath my word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- let him speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- my word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- faithfully H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- the chaff H8401 (תֶּבֶן) — properly, material, i.e. (specifically) refuse haum or stalks of grain (as chopped in threshing and used for fodder)
- to the wheat H1250 (בָּר) — grain of any kind (even while standing in the field); by extension the open country
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
29 Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- not my word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- like H3541 (כֹּה) — properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
- as a fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and like a hammer H6360 (פַּטִּישׁ) — a hammer
- breaketh H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- the rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- in pieces H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
30 Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that steal my words every one from his neighbor.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- against the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that steal H1589 (גָּנַב) — to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive
- my words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- 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)
- from his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
31 Behold, I am against the prophets, saith Jehovah, that use their tongues, and say, He saith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- against the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that use H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- their tongues H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- and say H5001 (נָאַם) — properly, to whisper, i.e. (by implication) to utter as an oracle
- He saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
32 Behold, I am against them that prophesy lying dreams, saith Jehovah, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their vain boasting: yet I sent them not, nor commanded them; neither do they profit this people at all, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- against them that prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- false H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and do tell H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- them, and cause 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
- to err H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- by their lies H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- and by their lightness H6350 (פַּחֲזוּת) — frivolity
- yet I sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- them not, nor commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them: therefore they shall not profit H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
- 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
- at all H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
33 And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of Jehovah? then shalt thou say unto them, What burden! I will cast you off, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when 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
- or the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- or a priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- shall ask H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thou shalt then say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, What burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- I will even forsake H5203 (נָטַשׁ) — properly, to pound, i.e. smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusively, reject,…
- you, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
34 And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of Jehovah, I will even punish that man and his house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and 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
- that shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I will even punish H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- that 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)
- and his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
35 Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbor, and every one to his brother, What hath Jehovah answered? and, What hath Jehovah spoken?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus shall ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- 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)
- to his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- and 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)
- to his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- What hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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…
- and, What hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
36 And the burden of Jehovah shall ye mention no more: for every man’s own word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of Jehovah of hosts our God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall ye mention H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- no more: for every man’s 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)
- word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- shall be his burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- for ye have perverted H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- 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),…
- 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 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…
- our 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…
37 Thus shalt thou say to the prophet, What hath Jehovah answered thee? and, What hath Jehovah spoken?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus shalt thou say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- What hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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…
- thee? and, What hath Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
38 But if ye say, The burden of Jehovah; therefore thus saith Jehovah: Because ye say this word, The burden of Jehovah, and I have sent unto you, saying, Ye shall not say, The burden of Jehovah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But H518 (אִם) — used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
- since ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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
- Because ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- this word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and I have sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto you, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Ye shall not say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
39 therefore, behold, I will utterly forget you, and I will cast you off, and the city that I gave unto you and to your fathers, away from my presence:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- forget H5382 (נָשָׁה) — to forget; figuratively, to neglect; causatively, to remit, remove
- you, and I will forsake H5203 (נָטַשׁ) — properly, to pound, i.e. smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusively, reject,…
- you, and the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- that I gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you and your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- out of my presence 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…
40 and I will bring an everlasting reproach upon you, and a perpetual shame, which shall not be forgotten.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will bring H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- an everlasting H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- upon you, and a perpetual H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- shame H3640 (כְּלִמּוּת) — disgrace
- which shall not be forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention