Jeremiah 4:14
O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?
Original Language Analysis
כַּבְּסִ֨י
wash
H3526
כַּבְּסִ֨י
wash
Strong's:
H3526
Word #:
1 of 12
to trample; hence, to wash (properly, by stamping with the feet), whether literal (including the fulling process) or figurative
לִבֵּךְ֙
thine heart
H3820
לִבֵּךְ֙
thine heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
3 of 12
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
O Jerusalem
H3389
יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם
O Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
4 of 12
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
לְמַ֖עַן
H4616
לְמַ֖עַן
Strong's:
H4616
Word #:
5 of 12
properly, heed, i.e., purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
תִּוָּשֵׁ֑עִי
that thou mayest be saved
H3467
תִּוָּשֵׁ֑עִי
that thou mayest be saved
Strong's:
H3467
Word #:
6 of 12
properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
7 of 12
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
מָתַ֛י
H4970
מָתַ֛י
Strong's:
H4970
Word #:
8 of 12
properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)
תָּלִ֥ין
lodge
H3885
תָּלִ֥ין
lodge
Strong's:
H3885
Word #:
9 of 12
to stop (usually over night); by implication, to stay permanently; hence (in a bad sense) to be obstinate (especially in words, to complain)
בְּקִרְבֵּ֖ךְ
within
H7130
בְּקִרְבֵּ֖ךְ
within
Strong's:
H7130
Word #:
10 of 12
properly, the nearest part, i.e., the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
Cross References
James 4:8Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.Acts 8:22Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.1 Corinthians 3:20And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.Proverbs 1:22How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?Jeremiah 13:27I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be?Romans 1:21Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.Luke 11:39And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.Psalms 119:113I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love.Psalms 66:18If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:14, 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 4:14 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:14 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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