Jeremiah 19:3
And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle.
Original Language Analysis
שֹׁמְעָ֖הּ
Hear
H8085
שֹׁמְעָ֖הּ
Hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
2 of 25
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
דְבַר
ye the word
H1697
דְבַר
ye the word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
3 of 25
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְהוָ֨ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֨ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 25
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
6 of 25
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וְיֹשְׁבֵ֖י
and inhabitants
H3427
וְיֹשְׁבֵ֖י
and inhabitants
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
7 of 25
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
of Jerusalem
H3389
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
of Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
8 of 25
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
כֹּֽה
H3541
כֹּֽה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
9 of 25
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָ֨ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֨ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 25
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צְבָא֜וֹת
of hosts
H6635
צְבָא֜וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
12 of 25
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
the God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
the God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
13 of 25
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
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
14 of 25
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
מֵבִ֤יא
Behold I will bring
H935
מֵבִ֤יא
Behold I will bring
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
16 of 25
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
18 of 25
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַמָּק֣וֹם
upon this place
H4725
הַמָּק֣וֹם
upon this place
Strong's:
H4725
Word #:
19 of 25
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)
הַזֶּ֔ה
H2088
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
21 of 25
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
22 of 25
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
שֹׁמְעָ֖הּ
Hear
H8085
שֹׁמְעָ֖הּ
Hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
23 of 25
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
Cross References
1 Samuel 3:11And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.Jeremiah 17:20And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:Isaiah 28:19From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report.Jeremiah 6:19Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.
Historical Context
The 'tingling ears' idiom indicates news so shocking it causes physical sensation. Jerusalem's destruction would become proverbial throughout the ancient Near East.
Questions for Reflection
- What judgments of God in history should make our ears 'tingle' with warning?
- How do you respond to biblical warnings of judgment?
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Analysis & Commentary
God addresses 'kings of Judah' (plural) and 'inhabitants of Jerusalem,' showing the judgment's comprehensive scope. The phrase 'whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle' indicates shocking, unprecedented judgment. Similar language appears regarding Eli's house (1 Sam 3:11) and Jerusalem's destruction (2 Kings 21:12). When God's patience exhausts, judgment becomes a cautionary tale.