Jeremiah 3:24
For shame hath devoured the labour of our fathers from our youth; their flocks and their herds, their sons and their daughters.
Original Language Analysis
וְהַבֹּ֗שֶׁת
For shame
H1322
וְהַבֹּ֗שֶׁת
For shame
Strong's:
H1322
Word #:
1 of 14
shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְגִ֥יעַ
the labour
H3018
יְגִ֥יעַ
the labour
Strong's:
H3018
Word #:
4 of 14
toil; hence, a work, produce, property (as the result of labor)
אֲבוֹתֵ֖ינוּ
of our fathers
H1
אֲבוֹתֵ֖ינוּ
of our fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
5 of 14
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
מִנְּעוּרֵ֑ינוּ
from our youth
H5271
מִנְּעוּרֵ֑ינוּ
from our youth
Strong's:
H5271
Word #:
6 of 14
(only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
צֹאנָם֙
their flocks
H6629
צֹאנָם֙
their flocks
Strong's:
H6629
Word #:
8 of 14
a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
וְאֶת
H853
וְאֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּקָרָ֔ם
and their herds
H1241
בְּקָרָ֔ם
and their herds
Strong's:
H1241
Word #:
10 of 14
a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנֵיהֶ֖ם
their sons
H1121
בְּנֵיהֶ֖ם
their sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
12 of 14
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:24, 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 3:24 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
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