Jeremiah 16:21
Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The LORD.
Original Language Analysis
לָכֵן֙
H3651
לָכֵן֙
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
וְיָדְע֖וּ
I will cause them to know
H3045
וְיָדְע֖וּ
I will cause them to know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
3 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
בַּפַּ֣עַם
Therefore behold I will this once
H6471
בַּפַּ֣עַם
Therefore behold I will this once
Strong's:
H6471
Word #:
4 of 14
a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
וְיָדְע֖וּ
I will cause them to know
H3045
וְיָדְע֖וּ
I will cause them to know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
6 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יָדִ֖י
mine hand
H3027
יָדִ֖י
mine hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
8 of 14
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
גְּבֽוּרָתִ֑י
and my might
H1369
גְּבֽוּרָתִ֑י
and my might
Strong's:
H1369
Word #:
10 of 14
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
וְיָדְע֖וּ
I will cause them to know
H3045
וְיָדְע֖וּ
I will cause them to know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
11 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
12 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Psalms 9:16The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah.Jeremiah 33:2Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name;Psalms 83:18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.Amos 5:8Seek him that maketh the seven stars and Orion, and turneth the shadow of death into the morning, and maketh the day dark with night: that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth: The LORD is his name:Isaiah 43:3For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.Exodus 15:3The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
Historical Context
Israel's exile would teach them experientially what they refused to learn through blessing - that YAHWEH alone is God, and His word is trustworthy.
Questions for Reflection
- How has God used difficult circumstances to teach you His character?
- What's the difference between knowing about God and knowing Him personally?
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Analysis & Commentary
God declares His purpose in judgment and subsequent restoration: 'they shall know that my name is The LORD.' The Hebrew name YAHWEH signifies God's self-existence and covenant faithfulness. Knowledge of God is the goal of all His actions - even judgment serves pedagogical purposes. This experiential knowledge transcends intellectual assent to include relationship and trust.