Jeremiah 3:19
But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.
Original Language Analysis
בַּבָּנִ֔ים
thee among the children
H1121
בַּבָּנִ֔ים
thee among the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
5 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וְאֶתֶּן
and give
H5414
וְאֶתֶּן
and give
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
6 of 20
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
נַחֲלַ֥ת
heritage
H5159
נַחֲלַ֥ת
heritage
Strong's:
H5159
Word #:
10 of 20
properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
צִבְא֣וֹת
of the hosts
H6635
צִבְא֣וֹת
of the hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
12 of 20
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
גּוֹיִ֑ם
of nations
H1471
גּוֹיִ֑ם
of nations
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
13 of 20
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
אָבִי֙
me My father
H1
אָבִי֙
me My father
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
15 of 20
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
לִ֔י
Thou shalt call
H7121
לִ֔י
Thou shalt call
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
16 of 20
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
לִ֔י
Thou shalt call
H7121
לִ֔י
Thou shalt call
Strong's:
H7121
Word #:
17 of 20
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
וּמֵאַחֲרַ֖י
from me
H310
וּמֵאַחֲרַ֖י
from me
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
18 of 20
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
Cross References
Jeremiah 3:4Wilt thou not from this time cry unto me, My father, thou art the guide of my youth?Jeremiah 31:9They shall come with weeping, and with supplications will I lead them: I will cause them to walk by the rivers of waters in a straight way, wherein they shall not stumble: for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn.Isaiah 63:16Doubtless thou art our father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O LORD, art our father, our redeemer; thy name is from everlasting.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:19, 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 3:19 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:19 for your walk with Christ today?
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