Jeremiah 25:13
And I will bring upon that land all my words which I have pronounced against it, even all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah hath prophesied against all the nations.
Original Language Analysis
וְהֵֽבֵאיתִי֙
And I will bring
H935
וְהֵֽבֵאיתִי֙
And I will bring
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 21
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַהִ֔יא
H1931
הַהִ֔יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
4 of 21
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 21
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
דְּבָרַ֖י
all my words
H1697
דְּבָרַ֖י
all my words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
7 of 21
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבַּ֣רְתִּי
which I have pronounced
H1696
דִּבַּ֣רְתִּי
which I have pronounced
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
9 of 21
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
עָלֶ֑יהָ
H5921
עָלֶ֑יהָ
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֵ֤ת
H853
אֵ֤ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 21
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַכָּתוּב֙
against it even all that is written
H3789
הַכָּתוּב֙
against it even all that is written
Strong's:
H3789
Word #:
13 of 21
to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
בַּסֵּ֣פֶר
in this book
H5612
בַּסֵּ֣פֶר
in this book
Strong's:
H5612
Word #:
14 of 21
properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
הַזֶּ֔ה
H2088
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
16 of 21
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נִבָּ֥א
hath prophesied
H5012
נִבָּ֥א
hath prophesied
Strong's:
H5012
Word #:
17 of 21
to prophesy, i.e., speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
which Jeremiah
H3414
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
which Jeremiah
Strong's:
H3414
Word #:
18 of 21
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
19 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
Cross References
Jeremiah 1:10See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.Jeremiah 1:5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Historical Context
Jeremiah's prophecies were written and preserved (chapter 36 describes the writing of his oracles, their burning by Jehoiakim, and their re-writing with additions). This written record allowed later generations—including Daniel in exile (Daniel 9:2)—to study and understand God's purposes. The oracles against nations (chapters 46-51) were fulfilled as predicted: Egypt fell to Babylon (605 BC), Philistia was conquered, Moab and Ammon were destroyed, Edom disappeared from history, and Babylon itself fell to Persia. The comprehensive fulfillment validated Jeremiah's prophetic ministry.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the written preservation of prophecy enable future generations to verify God's faithfulness and build faith?
- What does God's judgment of 'all nations' (not just Israel) reveal about universal moral accountability before the Creator?
- How should the complete fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecies against ancient nations strengthen our confidence in unfulfilled biblical prophecies?
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Analysis & Commentary
And I will bring upon that land all my words which I have pronounced against it, even all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah hath prophesied against all the nations. This self-referential statement confirms the prophetic authority and written preservation of Jeremiah's oracles. The phrase ʾeṯ-kol-dĕḇāray ʾăsher-dibbartî ʿālehā (אֶת־כָּל־דְּבָרַי אֲשֶׁר־דִּבַּרְתִּי עָלֶיהָ, all my words which I have spoken against it) emphasizes comprehensive fulfillment—not selective or partial but complete execution of every prophesied judgment.
The reference to hassēp̄er hazzeh (הַסֵּפֶר הַזֶּה, this book) indicates Jeremiah's prophecies were recorded in written form, not merely oral tradition. This written record allowed verification—when prophecies came to pass, people could confirm God's word was true. The phrase ʾăsher-nibbāʾ Yirmĕyāhû ʿal-kol-haggôyim (אֲשֶׁר־נִבָּא יִרְמְיָהוּ עַל־כָּל־הַגּוֹיִם, which Jeremiah prophesied against all the nations) points to chapters 46-51, the oracles against foreign nations. God's sovereignty extends beyond Israel to all peoples—He judges universal sin, not merely covenant unfaithfulness.