Jeremiah 40:3
Now the LORD hath brought it, and done according as he hath said: because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you.
Original Language Analysis
וַיָּבֵ֥א
hath brought
H935
וַיָּבֵ֥א
hath brought
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 15
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
וַיַּ֛עַשׂ
it and done
H6213
וַיַּ֛עַשׂ
it and done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
2 of 15
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לַֽיהוָה֙
Now the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָה֙
Now the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֵּ֑ר
according as he hath said
H1696
דִּבֵּ֑ר
according as he hath said
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
5 of 15
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
6 of 15
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
חֲטָאתֶ֤ם
because ye have sinned
H2398
חֲטָאתֶ֤ם
because ye have sinned
Strong's:
H2398
Word #:
7 of 15
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
לַֽיהוָה֙
Now the LORD
H3068
לַֽיהוָה֙
Now the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
8 of 15
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְלֹֽא
H3808
וְלֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
9 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שְׁמַעְתֶּ֣ם
and have not obeyed
H8085
שְׁמַעְתֶּ֣ם
and have not obeyed
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
10 of 15
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
וְהָיָ֥ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֥ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
12 of 15
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
Cross References
Romans 2:5But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;Jeremiah 50:7All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the LORD, the habitation of justice, even the LORD, the hope of their fathers.
Historical Context
Nebuzaradan's speech is remarkable - a pagan military officer preaching judgment to God's people. His words echo Jeremiah's prophecies, showing they were widely known.
Questions for Reflection
- How does unbelievers' recognition of God's judgment affect your witness?
- What does this passage teach about God's sovereignty even over pagan rulers?
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Analysis & Commentary
The Babylonian captain Nebuzaradan demonstrates better theological insight than Judah's leaders - he recognizes the fall of Jerusalem as God's judgment for sin. Pagan officials sometimes see God's hand in events more clearly than His own people. This echoes Christ's observation that judgment begins with the household of God (1 Pet 4:17). Unbelievers' recognition of God's judgment increases accountability.