Jeremiah 3:5
Will he reserve his anger for ever? will he keep it to the end? Behold, thou hast spoken and done evil things as thou couldest.
Original Language Analysis
הֲיִנְטֹ֣ר
Will he reserve
H5201
הֲיִנְטֹ֣ר
Will he reserve
Strong's:
H5201
Word #:
1 of 10
to guard; figuratively, to cherish (anger)
לְעוֹלָ֔ם
his anger for ever
H5769
לְעוֹלָ֔ם
his anger for ever
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
2 of 10
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
3 of 10
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
יִשְׁמֹ֖ר
will he keep
H8104
יִשְׁמֹ֖ר
will he keep
Strong's:
H8104
Word #:
4 of 10
properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e., guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc
לָנֶ֑צַח
it to the end
H5331
לָנֶ֑צַח
it to the end
Strong's:
H5331
Word #:
5 of 10
properly, a goal, i.e., the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objecti
דִבַּ֛רְתְּ
Behold thou hast spoken
H1696
דִבַּ֛רְתְּ
Behold thou hast spoken
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
7 of 10
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
וַתַּעֲשִׂ֥י
and done
H6213
וַתַּעֲשִׂ֥י
and done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
8 of 10
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
Cross References
Isaiah 57:16For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made.Jeremiah 3:12Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say, Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I will not keep anger for ever.Ezekiel 22:6Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood.Micah 7:3That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge asketh for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth his mischievous desire: so they wrap it up.Micah 2:1Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:5, 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 3:5 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:5 for your walk with Christ today?
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