Jeremiah 3:12
Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever.
Original Language Analysis
הָלֹ֡ךְ
Go
H1980
הָלֹ֡ךְ
Go
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
1 of 24
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וְקָֽרָאתָ֩
and proclaim
H7121
וְקָֽרָאתָ֩
and proclaim
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
2 of 24
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 24
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַדְּבָרִ֨ים
these words
H1697
הַדְּבָרִ֨ים
these words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
4 of 24
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
צָפ֗וֹנָה
toward the north
H6828
צָפ֗וֹנָה
toward the north
Strong's:
H6828
Word #:
6 of 24
properly, hidden, i.e., dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
שׁ֣וּבָה
Return
H7725
שׁ֣וּבָה
Return
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
8 of 24
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵל֙
Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
10 of 24
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
12 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לֽוֹא
H3808
לֽוֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
13 of 24
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אַפִּ֥יל
to fall
H5307
אַפִּ֥יל
to fall
Strong's:
H5307
Word #:
14 of 24
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
פָּנַ֖י
and I will not cause mine anger
H6440
פָּנַ֖י
and I will not cause mine anger
Strong's:
H6440
Word #:
15 of 24
the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
17 of 24
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
חָסִ֤יד
upon you for I am merciful
H2623
חָסִ֤יד
upon you for I am merciful
Strong's:
H2623
Word #:
18 of 24
properly, kind, i.e., (religiously) pious (a saint)
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
21 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
22 of 24
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Psalms 86:15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.Ezekiel 33:11Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?Jeremiah 3:22Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.Jeremiah 33:26Then will I cast away the seed of Jacob, and David my servant, so that I will not take any of his seed to be rulers over the seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: for I will cause their captivity to return, and have mercy on them.Jeremiah 3:18In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers.Jeremiah 31:20Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.Psalms 86:5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.Psalms 145:8The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.Jeremiah 30:11For I am with thee, saith the LORD, to save thee: though I make a full end of all nations whither I have scattered thee, yet will I not make a full end of thee: but I will correct thee in measure, and will not leave thee altogether unpunished.Jeremiah 23:8But, The LORD liveth, which brought up and which led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all countries whither I had driven them; and they shall dwell in their own land.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:12, 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 3:12 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:12 for your walk with Christ today?
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