Jeremiah 3:15
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
Original Language Analysis
וְנָתַתִּ֥י
And I will give
H5414
וְנָתַתִּ֥י
And I will give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
1 of 8
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
וְרָע֥וּ
which shall feed
H7462
וְרָע֥וּ
which shall feed
Strong's:
H7462
Word #:
3 of 8
to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
כְּלִבִּ֑י
according to mine heart
H3820
כְּלִבִּ֑י
according to mine heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
4 of 8
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
וְרָע֥וּ
which shall feed
H7462
וְרָע֥וּ
which shall feed
Strong's:
H7462
Word #:
5 of 8
to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
H853
אֶתְכֶ֖ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 8
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:4And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.Acts 20:28Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.Ezekiel 34:23And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.Proverbs 10:21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.1 Corinthians 2:6Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:Ezekiel 37:24And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.Luke 12:42And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?1 Samuel 13:14But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.1 Peter 2:2As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:15, 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 3:15 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:15 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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