Jeremiah 3:25
We lie down in our shame, and our confusion covereth us: for we have sinned against the LORD our God, we and our fathers, from our youth even unto this day, and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God.
Original Language Analysis
נִשְׁכְּבָ֣ה
We lie down
H7901
נִשְׁכְּבָ֣ה
We lie down
Strong's:
H7901
Word #:
1 of 19
to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
בְּבָשְׁתֵּ֗נוּ
in our shame
H1322
בְּבָשְׁתֵּ֗נוּ
in our shame
Strong's:
H1322
Word #:
2 of 19
shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
וּֽתְכַסֵּנוּ֮
covereth
H3680
וּֽתְכַסֵּנוּ֮
covereth
Strong's:
H3680
Word #:
3 of 19
properly, to plump, i.e., fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
כִּי֩
H3588
כִּי֩
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 19
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יְהוָֹ֥ה
against the LORD
H3068
יְהוָֹ֥ה
against the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 19
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
7 of 19
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
חָטָ֗אנוּ
us for we have sinned
H2398
חָטָ֗אנוּ
us for we have sinned
Strong's:
H2398
Word #:
8 of 19
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
וַאֲבוֹתֵ֔ינוּ
we and our fathers
H1
וַאֲבוֹתֵ֔ינוּ
we and our fathers
Strong's:
H1
Word #:
10 of 19
father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
מִנְּעוּרֵ֖ינוּ
from our youth
H5271
מִנְּעוּרֵ֖ינוּ
from our youth
Strong's:
H5271
Word #:
11 of 19
(only in plural collective or emphatic form) youth, the state (juvenility) or the persons (young people)
וְעַד
H5704
וְעַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
12 of 19
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
הַיּ֣וֹם
even unto this day
H3117
הַיּ֣וֹם
even unto this day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
13 of 19
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
וְלֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
15 of 19
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שָׁמַ֔עְנוּ
and have not obeyed
H8085
שָׁמַ֔עְנוּ
and have not obeyed
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
16 of 19
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
Cross References
Jeremiah 22:21I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I will not hear. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice.Jeremiah 2:26As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets,
Historical Context
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Questions for Reflection
- How does Jeremiah 3:25 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:25 for your walk with Christ today?
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