Jeremiah 3:13
Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that thou hast transgressed against the LORD thy God, and hast scattered thy ways to the strangers under every green tree, and ye have not obeyed my voice, saith the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
אַ֚ךְ
H389
דְּעִ֣י
Only acknowledge
H3045
דְּעִ֣י
Only acknowledge
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
2 of 20
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
4 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָֹֽה׃
against the LORD
H3068
יְהוָֹֽה׃
against the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
5 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהַ֖יִךְ
thy God
H430
אֱלֹהַ֖יִךְ
thy God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
6 of 20
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
פָּשָׁ֑עַתְּ
that thou hast transgressed
H6586
פָּשָׁ֑עַתְּ
that thou hast transgressed
Strong's:
H6586
Word #:
7 of 20
to break away (from just authority), i.e., trespass, apostatize, quarrel
וַתְּפַזְּרִ֨י
and hast scattered
H6340
וַתְּפַזְּרִ֨י
and hast scattered
Strong's:
H6340
Word #:
8 of 20
to scatter, whether in enmity or bounty
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דְּרָכַ֜יִךְ
thy ways
H1870
דְּרָכַ֜יִךְ
thy ways
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
10 of 20
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
לַזָּרִ֗ים
to the strangers
H2114
לַזָּרִ֗ים
to the strangers
Strong's:
H2114
Word #:
11 of 20
to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
תַּ֚חַת
H8478
תַּ֚חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
12 of 20
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
13 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
רַעֲנָ֔ן
under every green
H7488
רַעֲנָ֔ן
under every green
Strong's:
H7488
Word #:
15 of 20
verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
17 of 20
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Jeremiah 3:25We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us: for we have sinned against the LORD our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even unto this day, and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God.Jeremiah 3:6The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot.Jeremiah 2:25Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst: but thou saidst, There is no hope: no; for I have loved strangers, and after them will I go.Deuteronomy 12:2Ye shall utterly destroy all the places, wherein the nations which ye shall possess served their gods, upon the high mountains, and upon the hills, and under every green tree:Jeremiah 2:20For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.Jeremiah 3:2Lift up thine eyes unto the high places, and see where thou hast not been lien with. In the ways hast thou sat for them, as the Arabian in the wilderness; and thou hast polluted the land with thy whoredoms and with thy wickedness.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:13, 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 3:13 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
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