Jeremiah 3:20
Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the LORD.
Original Language Analysis
בְּגַדְתֶּ֥ם
so have ye dealt treacherously
H898
בְּגַדְתֶּ֥ם
so have ye dealt treacherously
Strong's:
H898
Word #:
2 of 11
to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
מֵרֵעָ֑הּ
departeth from her husband
H7453
מֵרֵעָ֑הּ
departeth from her husband
Strong's:
H7453
Word #:
4 of 11
an associate (more or less close)
כֵּ֣ן
H3651
כֵּ֣ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
5 of 11
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
בְּגַדְתֶּ֥ם
so have ye dealt treacherously
H898
בְּגַדְתֶּ֥ם
so have ye dealt treacherously
Strong's:
H898
Word #:
6 of 11
to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
בֵּ֥ית
with me O house
H1004
בֵּ֥ית
with me O house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
8 of 11
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Cross References
Isaiah 48:8Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.Jeremiah 5:11For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:20, 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 3:20 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:20 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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