Jeremiah 3:10
And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
וְגַם
H1571
וְגַם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 16
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
4 of 16
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שָׁ֨בָה
hath not turned
H7725
שָׁ֨בָה
hath not turned
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
5 of 16
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
אֲחוֹתָ֛הּ
sister
H269
אֲחוֹתָ֛הּ
sister
Strong's:
H269
Word #:
8 of 16
a sister (used very widely [like h0251], literally and figuratively)
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
9 of 16
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
לִבָּ֑הּ
unto me with her whole heart
H3820
לִבָּ֑הּ
unto me with her whole heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
11 of 16
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
12 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
13 of 16
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
Cross References
Hosea 7:14And they have not cried unto me with their heart, when they howled upon their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me.Jeremiah 12:2Thou hast planted them, yea, they have taken root: they grow, yea, they bring forth fruit: thou art near in their mouth, and far from their reins.Isaiah 10:6I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.Psalms 66:3Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.Psalms 18:44As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:10, including the time period during Jeremiah's ministry (627-586 BC), the political situation with Babylon's rise to power, and how this verse relates to Judah's covenant unfaithfulness and coming judgment.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jeremiah 3:10 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:10 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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