Jeremiah 3:6
The LORD said also unto me in the days of Josiah the king, Hast thou seen that which backsliding Israel hath done? she is gone up upon every high mountain and under every green tree, and there hath played the harlot.
Original Language Analysis
יְהוָ֜ה
The LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֜ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בִּימֵי֙
also unto me in the days
H3117
בִּימֵי֙
also unto me in the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
4 of 24
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
הֲֽרָאִ֔יתָ
Hast thou seen
H7200
הֲֽרָאִ֔יתָ
Hast thou seen
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
7 of 24
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 24
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָשְׂתָ֖ה
hath done
H6213
עָשְׂתָ֖ה
hath done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
9 of 24
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
11 of 24
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
הֹלְכָ֨ה
she is gone up
H1980
הֹלְכָ֨ה
she is gone up
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
12 of 24
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
הִ֜יא
H1931
הִ֜יא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
13 of 24
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
14 of 24
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
15 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הַ֣ר
mountain
H2022
הַ֣ר
mountain
Strong's:
H2022
Word #:
16 of 24
a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
תַּ֛חַת
and under
H8478
תַּ֛חַת
and under
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
19 of 24
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
20 of 24
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
רַעֲנָ֖ן
every green
H7488
רַעֲנָ֖ן
every green
Strong's:
H7488
Word #:
22 of 24
verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:6, 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 3:6 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:6 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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