1 Moreover the word of Jehovah came unto Jeremiah the second time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the guard, saying,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 Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the second H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- time, while he was yet shut up H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- in the court H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- of the prison H4307 (מַטָּרָא) — a jail (as a guard-house); also an aim (as being closely watched)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
2 Thus saith Jehovah that doeth it, Jehovah that formeth it to establish it; Jehovah is his name: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
- the maker H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thereof, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that formed H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- it, to establish H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- it; Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and will show thee great things, and difficult, which thou knowest not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me, and I will answer 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 shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thee great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- and mighty things H1219 (בָּצַר) — to gather grapes; also to be isolated (i.e. inaccessible by height or fortification)
- which thou knowest H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
4 For thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, concerning the houses of this city, and concerning the houses of the kings of Judah, which are broken down to make a defence against the mounds and against the sword;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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
- the 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
- concerning the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of this 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 concerning the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of 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
- which are thrown down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- by the mounts H5550 (סֹלְלָה) — a military mound, i.e. rampart of besiegers
- and by the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
5 while men come to fight with the Chaldeans, and to fill them with the dead bodies of men, whom I have slain in mine anger and in my wrath, and for all whose wickedness I have hid my face from this city:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- with the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- to fill H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- them with the dead bodies H6297 (פֶּגֶר) — a carcase (as limp), whether of man or beast; figuratively, an idolatrous image
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- whom I have slain H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- in mine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- and in my fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- and for all whose wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- I have hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- my 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…
- from this city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
6 Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them; and I will reveal unto them abundance of peace and truth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I will bring H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- it health H724 (אֲרוּכָה) — wholeness (literally or figuratively)
- and cure H4832 (מַרְפֵּא) — properly, curative, i.e. literally (concretely) a medicine, or (abstractly) a cure; figuratively (concretely) deliverance, or (abstractly) placidity
- and I will cure H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- them, and will reveal H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- unto them the abundance H6283 (עֲתֶרֶת) — copiousness
- of peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- and truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
7 And I will cause the captivity of Judah and the captivity of Israel to return, and will build them, as at the first.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will cause the captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- 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 the captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to 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…
- and will build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- them, as at the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
8 And I will cleanse them from all their iniquity, whereby they have sinned against me; and I will pardon all their iniquities, whereby they have sinned against me, and whereby they have transgressed against me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will cleanse H2891 (טָהֵר) — to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
- them from all their iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- whereby they have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against me; and I will pardon H5545 (סָלַח) — to forgive
- all their iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- and whereby they have transgressed H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
9 And this city shall be to me for a name of joy, for a praise and for a glory, before all the nations of the earth, which shall hear all the good that I do unto them, and shall fear and tremble for all the good and for all the peace that I procure unto it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall be to me a name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of joy H8342 (שָׂשׂוֹן) — cheerfulness; specifically, welcome
- a praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- and an honour H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- before all the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- which shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- all the good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- that I do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto them: and they shall fear H6342 (פָּחַד) — to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
- and tremble H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- for all the goodness H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and for all the prosperity H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- that I procure H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
10 Thus saith Jehovah: Yet again there shall be heard in this place, whereof ye say, It is waste, without man and without beast, even in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, that are desolate, without man and without inhabitant and without beast,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
- Again there shall be heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- in this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- which ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- desolate H2720 (חָרֵב) — parched or ruined
- without man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and without beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- 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
- that are desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- and without inhabitant H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
11 the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that say, Give thanks to Jehovah of hosts, for Jehovah is good, for his lovingkindness endureth for ever; and of them that bring sacrifices of thanksgiving into the house of Jehovah. For I will cause the captivity of the land to return as at the first, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of joy H8342 (שָׂשׂוֹן) — cheerfulness; specifically, welcome
- and the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- of the bridegroom H2860 (חָתָן) — a relative by marriage (especially through the bride); figuratively, a circumcised child (as a species of religious espousal)
- of the bride H3618 (כַּלָּה) — a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife
- of them that shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- 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…
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- for his mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- of them that shall bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the sacrifice of praise H8426 (תּוֹדָה) — properly, an extension of the hand, i.e. (by implication) avowal, or (usually) adoration; specifically, a choir of worshippers
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- For I will cause to 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…
- the captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- as at the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
12 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Yet again shall there be in this place, which is waste, without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, a habitation of shepherds causing their flocks to lie down.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…
- Again in this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- which is desolate H2720 (חָרֵב) — parched or ruined
- without man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and without beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- and in 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)
- thereof, shall be an habitation 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…
- of 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)
- flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- to lie down H7257 (רָבַץ) — to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed
13 In the cities of the hill-country, in the cities of the lowland, and in the cities of the South, and in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, shall the flocks again pass under the hands of him that numbereth them, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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 the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of the vale H8219 (שְׁפֵלָה) — Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine
- and 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 the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- and 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
- and in the places about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- shall the flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- pass again H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- under 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 him that telleth H4487 (מָנָה) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
14 Behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will perform that good word which I have spoken concerning the house of Israel and concerning the house of Judah.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 perform H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- that good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- which I have promised H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto 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 to 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
15 In those days, and at that time, will I cause a Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In those 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…
- and at that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- will I cause the Branch H6780 (צֶמַח) — a sprout (usually concrete), literal or figurative
- of righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- to grow up H6779 (צָמַח) — to sprout (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and he 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 righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
16 In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely; and this is the name whereby she shall be called: Jehovah our righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In those 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…
- shall Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- be saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- and Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- 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
- wherewith she 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
17 For thus saith Jehovah: David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- shall never H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- want 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…
- a 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 sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- 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
18 neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt-offerings, and to burn meal-offerings, and to do sacrifice continually.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither shall the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- want 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…
- a 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)
- 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…
- me to offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and to kindle H6999 (קָטַר) — to smoke, i.e. turn into fragrance by fire (especially as an act of worship)
- grain offerings H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- and to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- continually 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…
19 And the word of Jehovah came unto Jeremiah, saying,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 Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
20 Thus saith Jehovah: If ye can break my covenant of the day, and my covenant of the night, so that there shall not be day and night in their season;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
- If ye can break 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)
- of 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…
- and my covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- of the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and that there should not be day H3119 (יוֹמָם) — daily
- and night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- in their season H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
21 then may also my covenant be broken with David my servant, that he shall not have a son to reign upon his throne; and with the Levites the priests, my ministers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- may also my covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- be broken H6565 (פָּרַר) — to break up (usually figuratively), i.e. to violate, frustrate
- with David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- that he should not have a 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,…
- to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- upon his throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- and with the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- my ministers H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
22 As the host of heaven cannot be numbered, neither the sand of the sea measured; so will I multiply the seed of David my servant, and the Levites that minister unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As the host 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…
- of 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)
- cannot be numbered 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
- neither the sand H2344 (חוֹל) — sand (as round or whirling particles)
- of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- measured H4058 (מָדַד) — properly, to stretch; by implication, to measure (as if by stretching a line); figuratively, to be extended
- so will I multiply H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and the Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- that minister H8334 (שָׁרַת) — to attend as a menial or worshipper; figuratively, to contribute to
23 And the word of Jehovah came to Jeremiah, saying,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 to Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
24 Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two families which Jehovah did choose, he hath cast them off? thus do they despise my people, that they should be no more a nation before them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Considerest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thou not what 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
- have spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- 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
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- he hath even cast them off H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- thus they have despised H5006 (נָאַץ) — to scorn; or (in Ecclesiastes 12:5), by interchange for 5132, to bloom
- 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
- that they should be no more a nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- 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…
25 Thus saith Jehovah: If my covenant of day and night stand not, if I have not appointed the ordinances of heaven and earth;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
- If my covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- not with day H3119 (יוֹמָם) — daily
- and night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- I have not appointed H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the ordinances H2708 (חֻקָּה)
- of 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)
26 then will I also cast away the seed of Jacob, and of David my servant, so that I will not take of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and will have mercy on them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then H1571 (גַּם) — properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
- will I cast away H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- and David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- that I will not take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of his seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- rulers H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- over the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- Isaac H3446 (יִשְׂחָק) — Jischak, the heir of Abraham
- and Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- for I will cause their captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- to 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…
- and have mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate