Jeremiah 4:18
Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee; this is thy wickedness, because it is bitter, because it reacheth unto thine heart.
Original Language Analysis
דַּרְכֵּךְ֙
Thy way
H1870
דַּרְכֵּךְ֙
Thy way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
1 of 13
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
עָשׂ֥וֹ
have procured
H6213
עָשׂ֥וֹ
have procured
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
3 of 13
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
רָעָתֵךְ֙
these things unto thee this is thy wickedness
H7451
רָעָתֵךְ֙
these things unto thee this is thy wickedness
Strong's:
H7451
Word #:
7 of 13
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
מָ֔ר
because it is bitter
H4751
מָ֔ר
because it is bitter
Strong's:
H4751
Word #:
9 of 13
bitter (literally or figuratively); also (as noun) bitterness, or (adverbially) bitterly
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
10 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
נָגַ֖ע
because it reacheth
H5060
נָגַ֖ע
because it reacheth
Strong's:
H5060
Word #:
11 of 13
properly, to touch, i.e., lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive
Cross References
Jeremiah 2:19Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.Psalms 107:17Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.Isaiah 50:1Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother's divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, and for your transgressions is your mother put away.Proverbs 1:31Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.Jeremiah 2:17Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way?Jeremiah 6:19Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, even the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:18, 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 4:18 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:18 for your walk with Christ today?
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