Jeremiah 3:16
And it shall come to pass, when ye be multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith the LORD, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of the LORD: neither shall it come to mind: neither shall they remember it; neither shall they visit it; neither shall that be done any more.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָיָ֡ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֡ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 27
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
2 of 27
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
תִרְבּוּ֩
And it shall come to pass when ye be multiplied
H7235
תִרְבּוּ֩
And it shall come to pass when ye be multiplied
Strong's:
H7235
Word #:
3 of 27
to increase (in whatever respect)
בַּיָּמִ֤ים
in those days
H3117
בַּיָּמִ֤ים
in those days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
6 of 27
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
9 of 27
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לֹא
H3808
לֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
10 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
ע֗וֹד
H5750
ע֗וֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
12 of 27
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
בְּרִית
of the covenant
H1285
בְּרִית
of the covenant
Strong's:
H1285
Word #:
14 of 27
a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
15 of 27
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
16 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
neither shall it come
H5927
יַעֲלֶ֖ה
neither shall it come
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
17 of 27
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
18 of 27
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
לֵ֑ב
to mind
H3820
לֵ֑ב
to mind
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
19 of 27
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
וְלֹ֤א
H3808
וְלֹ֤א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
20 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִזְכְּרוּ
neither shall they remember
H2142
יִזְכְּרוּ
neither shall they remember
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
21 of 27
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
וְלֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
23 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִפְקֹ֔דוּ
it neither shall they visit
H6485
יִפְקֹ֔דוּ
it neither shall they visit
Strong's:
H6485
Word #:
24 of 27
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
וְלֹ֥א
H3808
וְלֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
25 of 27
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Isaiah 65:17For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.Ezekiel 37:26Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.Isaiah 60:22A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.Isaiah 61:4And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.Jeremiah 31:8Behold, I will bring them from the north country, and gather them from the coasts of the earth, and with them the blind and the lame, the woman with child and her that travaileth with child together: a great company shall return thither.Jeremiah 30:19And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small.Matthew 3:9And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:16, 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 3:16 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:16 for your walk with Christ today?
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