Jeremiah 32:27

Authorized King James Version

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Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

Original Language Analysis

הִנֵּה֙ H2009
הִנֵּה֙
Strong's: H2009
Word #: 1 of 10
lo!
אֲנִ֣י H589
אֲנִ֣י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 2 of 10
i
יְהוָ֔ה Behold I am the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֔ה Behold I am the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 3 of 10
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֖י the God H430
אֱלֹהֵ֖י the God
Strong's: H430
Word #: 4 of 10
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
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 5 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בָּשָׂ֑ר of all flesh H1320
בָּשָׂ֑ר of all flesh
Strong's: H1320
Word #: 6 of 10
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
הֲֽמִמֶּ֔נִּי H4480
הֲֽמִמֶּ֔נִּי
Strong's: H4480
Word #: 7 of 10
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
יִפָּלֵ֖א too hard H6381
יִפָּלֵ֖א too hard
Strong's: H6381
Word #: 8 of 10
properly, perhaps to separate, i.e., distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 9 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
דָּבָֽר׃ is there any thing H1697
דָּבָֽר׃ is there any thing
Strong's: H1697
Word #: 10 of 10
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause

Analysis & Commentary

God responds to Jeremiah's prayer by echoing his own words: 'Is there any thing too hard for me?' This rhetorical question expects the answer 'No!' God identifies Himself as 'the LORD, the God of all flesh'—sovereign over all humanity, not just Israel. His power extends over all nations, including Babylon. What He purposes, He accomplishes. The field purchase will be vindicated; houses, fields, and vineyards will again be possessed in the land.

This verse establishes divine omnipotence as the foundation for trusting God's promises. When we doubt whether God can fulfill what He has promised, we implicitly question His power. But if God is truly omnipotent—able to do anything consistent with His nature—then no promise is beyond His ability to fulfill. The only question is whether He has truly promised it, not whether He can accomplish it.

This assurance applies to salvation. Can God save sinners dead in trespasses and sins? Yes, nothing is too hard. Can God change hearts of stone into hearts of flesh? Yes, nothing is too hard. Can God keep believers secure until glorification? Yes, nothing is too hard. Can God raise the dead and create new heavens and new earth? Yes, nothing is too hard. Our confidence rests not on our ability but on God's omnipotence.

Historical Context

God was about to demonstrate His power by using Babylon to judge Judah—no military might could resist Him. But He would also demonstrate power by bringing His people back after seventy years, using Persia to overthrow Babylon. And ultimately He would demonstrate power by sending His Son to die and rise again, defeating sin and death. Throughout history, God has proven nothing is too hard for Him.

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