Jeremiah 3:21
A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their God.
Original Language Analysis
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
2 of 16
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שְׁפָיִ֣ים
upon the high places
H8205
שְׁפָיִ֣ים
upon the high places
Strong's:
H8205
Word #:
3 of 16
bareness; concretely, a bare hill or plain
נִשְׁמָ֔ע
was heard
H8085
נִשְׁמָ֔ע
was heard
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
4 of 16
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
בְּנֵ֣י
of the children
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
of the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
7 of 16
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
8 of 16
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
9 of 16
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הֶעֱוּוּ֙
for they have perverted
H5753
הֶעֱוּוּ֙
for they have perverted
Strong's:
H5753
Word #:
10 of 16
to crook, literally or figuratively
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דַּרְכָּ֔ם
their way
H1870
דַּרְכָּ֔ם
their way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
12 of 16
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
שָׁכְח֖וּ
and they have forgotten
H7911
שָׁכְח֖וּ
and they have forgotten
Strong's:
H7911
Word #:
13 of 16
to mislay, i.e., to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
Isaiah 15:2He is gone up to Bajith, and to Dibon, the high places, to weep: Moab shall howl over Nebo, and over Medeba: on all their heads shall be baldness, and every beard cut off.Isaiah 17:10Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips: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.Jeremiah 3:2Lift up thine eyes unto the high places, and see where thou hast not been lien with. In the ways hast thou sat for them, as the Arabian in the wilderness; and thou hast polluted the land with thy whoredoms and with thy wickedness.Jeremiah 2:32Can a maid forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days without number.2 Corinthians 7:10For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:21, 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 3:21 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:21 for your walk with Christ today?
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