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 Stand in the gate of Jehovah’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of Jehovah, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and proclaim H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- there this word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and say 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.)
- 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
- Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- that enter in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- at these gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- to worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
3 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.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…
- 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
- Amend H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- your ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and your doings H4611 (מַעֲלָל) — an act (good or bad)
- and I will cause you to dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- 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)
4 Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of Jehovah, the temple of Jehovah, the temple of Jehovah, are these.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- ye not in lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
5 For if ye thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye thoroughly execute justice between a man and his neighbor;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For if ye throughly H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- amend H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- your ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and your doings H4611 (מַעֲלָל) — an act (good or bad)
- if ye throughly H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- 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…
- between 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)
- and his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
6 if ye oppress not the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your own hurt:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- ye oppress H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
- not the stranger H1616 (גֵּר) — properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
- the fatherless H3490 (יָתוֹם) — a bereaved person
- and the widow H490 (אַלְמָנָה) — a widow; also a desolate place
- and shed H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- not innocent H5355 (נָקִי) — innocent
- blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- 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)
- neither walk H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- 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 your hurt H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
7 then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, from of old even for evermore.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then will I cause you to dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- 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)
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- that I gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- 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…
- and 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…
8 Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, ye trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that cannot profit H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
9 Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods that ye have not known,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Will ye steal H1589 (גָּנַב) — to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive
- murder H7523 (רָצַח) — properly, to dash in pieces, i.e. kill (a human being), especially to murder
- and commit adultery H5003 (נָאַף) — to commit adultery; figuratively, to apostatize
- and swear H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- falsely H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- and 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
- and walk 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…
- whom ye know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
10 and come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered; that ye may do all these abominations?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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 in this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- which is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We are delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- to do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- all these abominations H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
11 Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I, even I, have seen it, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Is this house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- which is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- become a den H4631 (מְעָרָה) — a cavern (as dark)
- of robbers H6530 (פְּרִיץ) — violent, i.e. a tyrant
- in your eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- Behold, even I have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
12 But go ye now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I caused my name to dwell at the first, and see what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- ye now unto my 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)
- in Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
- where I set H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- at the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- what I did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to it for H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- of 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
13 And now, because ye have done all these works, saith Jehovah, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And now, because ye have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- all these works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and I spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto you, rising up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- and speaking H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- but ye heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not; and I called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- you, but ye 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…
14 therefore will I do unto the house which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave to you and to your fathers, as I did to Shiloh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore will I do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- which is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- wherein ye trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- and unto the 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 I gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to you and to your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- as I have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to Shiloh H7887 (שִׁילֹה) — Shiloh, a place in Palestine
15 And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, even the whole seed of Ephraim.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will cast you out H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- of my sight 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…
- as I have cast out H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- all your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- the whole seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
16 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me; for I will not hear thee.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
- cry H7440 (רִנָּה) — properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
- nor prayer H8605 (תְּפִלָּה) — intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn
- for them H1157 (בְּעַד) — in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.
- neither make intercession H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- to me: for I will not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
17 Seest thou not what they do in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seest H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thou not what they do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- 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
18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead the dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink-offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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,…
- gather H3950 (לָקַט) — properly, to pick up, i.e. (generally) to gather; specifically, to glean
- wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and the fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- kindle H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
- the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and the women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- knead H3888 (לוּשׁ) — to knead
- dough H1217 (בָּצֵק) — dough (as swelling by fermentation)
- to make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- cakes H3561 (כַּוָּן) — something prepared, i.e. a sacrificial wafer
- to the queen H4446 (מְלֶכֶת) — a queen
- 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 to pour out H5258 (נָסַךְ) — to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint a king
- drink offerings H5262 (נֶסֶךְ) — a libation; also a cast idol
- unto other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- that they may provoke me to anger H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
19 Do they provoke me to anger? saith Jehovah; do they not provoke themselves, to the confusion of their own faces?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Do they provoke me to anger H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- themselves to the confusion H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
- of their own faces H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
20 Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, mine anger and my wrath shall be poured out upon this place, upon man, and upon beast, and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of the ground; and it shall burn, and shall not be quenched.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- Behold, 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 my fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- shall be poured out H5413 (נָתַךְ) — to flow forth (literally or figuratively); by implication, to liquify
- upon 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)
- upon man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and upon beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- and upon the trees H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- and upon the fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- of the ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- and it shall burn H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
- and shall not be quenched H3518 (כָּבָה) — to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger)
21 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Add your burnt-offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat ye flesh.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…
- 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
- Put H5595 (סָפָה) — properly, to scrape (literally, to shave; but usually figuratively) together (i.e. to accumulate or increase) or away (i.e. to scatter, remove, or ruin; intrans…
- your burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- unto your sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- and eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
22 For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt-offerings or sacrifices:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- not unto your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- nor commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them 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…
- that I brought them out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- concerning H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- or sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
23 but this thing I commanded them, saying, Hearken unto my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people; and walk ye in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- I them, 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 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…
- and ye shall 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 walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- ye in all the ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- that I have commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- you, that it may be well H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
24 But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in their own counsels and in the stubbornness of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But they hearkened 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)
- in the counsels H4156 (מוֹעֵצָה) — a purpose
- 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
- and went backward H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- and not forward 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 Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day, I have sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Since 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…
- that your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- came forth out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- 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…
- I have even sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto you all my servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- daily 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 up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- and sending H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
26 yet they hearkened not unto me, nor inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff: they did worse than their fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet they hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not unto me, 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 hardened H7185 (קָשָׁה) — properly, to be dense, i.e. tough or severe (in various applications)
- their neck H6203 (עֹרֶף) — the nape or back of the neck (as declining); hence, the back generally (whether literal or figurative)
- they did worse 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)
- than their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
27 And thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore thou shalt speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- all these words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- unto them; but they will not hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to thee: thou shalt also call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto them; but they will not 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…
28 And thou shalt say unto them, This is the nation that hath not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah their God, nor received instruction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou shalt say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- a nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- that obeyeth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- their 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…
- nor receiveth H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- correction H4148 (מוּסָר) — properly, chastisement; figuratively, reproof, warning or instruction; also restraint
- truth H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
- is perished H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- and is cut 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 their 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…
29 Cut off thy hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on the bare heights; for Jehovah hath rejected and forsaken the generation of his wrath.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Cut off H1494 (גָּזַז) — to cut off; specifically to shear a flock or shave the hair; figuratively to destroy an enemy
- thine hair H5145 (נֶזֶר) — properly, something set apart, i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chaplet (especia…
- away H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- and take up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- a lamentation H7015 (קִינָה) — a dirge (as accompanied by beating the breasts or on instruments)
- on high places H8205 (שְׁפִי) — bareness; concretely, a bare hill or plain
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath rejected H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- and forsaken 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,…
- the generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- of his wrath H5678 (עֶבְרָה) — an outburst of passion
30 For the children of Judah have done that which is evil in my sight, saith Jehovah: they have set their abominations in the house which is called by my name, to defile it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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 Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- in my sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- they have set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- their abominations H8251 (שִׁקּוּץ) — disgusting, i.e. filthy; especially idolatrous or (concretely) an idol
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- which is called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- by my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- to pollute H2930 (טָמֵא) — to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
31 And they have built the high places of Topheth, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded not, neither came it into my mind.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they have built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- the high places H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- of Tophet H8612 (תֹּפֶת) — Topheth, a place near Jerusalem
- in the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- of the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hinnom H2011 (הִנֹּם) — Hinnom, apparently a Jebusite
- to burn H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- 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)
- in the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- which I commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- not, neither came H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- it into my 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
32 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that it shall no more be called Topheth, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of Slaughter: for they shall bury in Topheth, till there be no place to bury.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 it shall no more be called H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Tophet H8612 (תֹּפֶת) — Topheth, a place near Jerusalem
- nor the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- of the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Hinnom H2011 (הִנֹּם) — Hinnom, apparently a Jebusite
- but the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- of slaughter H2028 (הֲרֵגָה) — slaughter
- for they shall bury H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
- in Tophet H8612 (תֹּפֶת) — Topheth, a place near Jerusalem
- till there be no H369 (אַיִן) — a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
- 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)
33 And the dead bodies of this people shall be food for the birds of the heavens, and for the beasts of the earth; and none shall frighten them away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the carcases H5038 (נְבֵלָה) — a flabby thing, i.e. a carcase or carrion (human or bestial, often collectively); figuratively, an idol
- of 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
- shall be meat H3978 (מַאֲכָל) — an eatable (includ. provender, flesh and fruit)
- for the fowls H5775 (עוֹף) — a bird (as covered with feathers, or rather as covering with wings), often collectively
- of the 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 for the beasts H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- away H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
34 Then will I cause to cease from the cities of Judah, and from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride; for the land shall become a waste.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then will I cause to cease H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- from 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 from 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
- the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of mirth 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
- for the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shall be desolate H2723 (חׇרְבָּה) — properly, drought, i.e. (by implication) a desolation