Jeremiah 4:2
And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.
Original Language Analysis
וְנִשְׁבַּ֙עְתָּ֙
And thou shalt swear
H7650
וְנִשְׁבַּ֙עְתָּ֙
And thou shalt swear
Strong's:
H7650
Word #:
1 of 11
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
חַי
liveth
H2416
חַי
liveth
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
2 of 11
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
יְהוָ֔ה
The LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
בֶּאֱמֶ֖ת
in truth
H571
בֶּאֱמֶ֖ת
in truth
Strong's:
H571
Word #:
4 of 11
stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
בְּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט
in judgment
H4941
בְּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט
in judgment
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
5 of 11
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה
and in righteousness
H6666
וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה
and in righteousness
Strong's:
H6666
Word #:
6 of 11
rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
וְהִתְבָּ֥רְכוּ
shall bless
H1288
וְהִתְבָּ֥רְכוּ
shall bless
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
7 of 11
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
גּוֹיִ֖ם
and the nations
H1471
גּוֹיִ֖ם
and the nations
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
9 of 11
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃
themselves in him and in him shall they glory
H1984
יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃
themselves in him and in him shall they glory
Strong's:
H1984
Word #:
11 of 11
to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causativ
Cross References
Isaiah 65:16That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.Jeremiah 9:24But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.Genesis 22:18And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.1 Corinthians 1:31That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.2 Corinthians 10:17But he that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.Deuteronomy 10:20Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.Isaiah 45:25In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.Psalms 72:17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.Jeremiah 12:16And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.Galatians 3:8And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 4:2, 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 4:2 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 4:2 for your walk with Christ today?
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