Jeremiah 3:9
And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, that she defiled the land, and committed adultery with stones and with stocks.
Original Language Analysis
וְהָיָה֙
H1961
וְהָיָה֙
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 11
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
זְנוּתָ֔הּ
of her whoredom
H2184
זְנוּתָ֔הּ
of her whoredom
Strong's:
H2184
Word #:
3 of 11
adultery, i.e., (figuratively) infidelity, idolatry
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וַתִּנְאַ֥ף
and committed adultery
H5003
וַתִּנְאַ֥ף
and committed adultery
Strong's:
H5003
Word #:
7 of 11
to commit adultery; figuratively, to apostatize
אֶת
H854
אֶת
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
Cross References
Jeremiah 2:27Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us.Isaiah 57:6Among the smooth stones of the stream is thy portion; they, they are thy lot: even to them hast thou poured a drink offering, thou hast offered a meat offering. Should I receive comfort in these?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 2:7And I brought you into a plentiful country, to eat the fruit thereof and the goodness thereof; but when ye entered, ye defiled my land, and made mine heritage an abomination.Jeremiah 10:8But they are altogether brutish and foolish: the stock is a doctrine of vanities.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:9, 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 3:9 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:9 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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