Jeremiah 3:17
At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart.
Original Language Analysis
בָּעֵ֣ת
At that time
H6256
בָּעֵ֣ת
At that time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
1 of 20
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
הַהִ֗יא
H1931
הַהִ֗יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
2 of 20
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יִקְרְא֤וּ
they shall call
H7121
יִקְרְא֤וּ
they shall call
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
3 of 20
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
לִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Jerusalem
H3389
לִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
4 of 20
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְנִקְוּ֨וּ
shall be gathered
H6960
וְנִקְוּ֨וּ
shall be gathered
Strong's:
H6960
Word #:
7 of 20
to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e., collect; (figuratively) to expect
כָֽל
H3605
כָֽל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
9 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַגּוֹיִ֛ם
and all the nations
H1471
הַגּוֹיִ֛ם
and all the nations
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
10 of 20
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
לְשֵׁ֥ם
unto it to the name
H8034
לְשֵׁ֥ם
unto it to the name
Strong's:
H8034
Word #:
11 of 20
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
12 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Jerusalem
H3389
לִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
13 of 20
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
וְלֹא
H3808
וְלֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
14 of 20
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יֵלְכ֣וּ
H1980
יֵלְכ֣וּ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
15 of 20
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ע֔וֹד
H5750
ע֔וֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
16 of 20
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
אַחֲרֵ֕י
any more after
H310
אַחֲרֵ֕י
any more after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
17 of 20
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
Cross References
Jeremiah 17:12A glorious high throne from the beginning is the place of our sanctuary.Ezekiel 43:7And he said unto me, Son of man, the place of my throne, and the place of the soles of my feet, where I will dwell in the midst of the children of Israel for ever, and my holy name, shall the house of Israel no more defile, neither they, nor their kings, by their whoredom, nor by the carcases of their kings in their high places.Jeremiah 11:8Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do; but they did them not.Zechariah 2:11And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.Isaiah 66:20And they shall bring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD.Isaiah 56:6Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:17, 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 3:17 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:17 for your walk with Christ today?
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