Jeremiah 42:19
The LORD hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day.
Original Language Analysis
דִּבֶּ֨ר
hath said
H1696
דִּבֶּ֨ר
hath said
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
1 of 14
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָ֤ה
The LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֤ה
The LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
עֲלֵיכֶם֙
H5921
עֲלֵיכֶם֙
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
3 of 14
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
שְׁאֵרִ֣ית
concerning you O ye remnant
H7611
שְׁאֵרִ֣ית
concerning you O ye remnant
Strong's:
H7611
Word #:
4 of 14
a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
5 of 14
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
אַל
H408
אַל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
6 of 14
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תֵּֽדְע֔וּ
certainly
H3045
תֵּֽדְע֔וּ
certainly
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
9 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
תֵּֽדְע֔וּ
certainly
H3045
תֵּֽדְע֔וּ
certainly
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
10 of 14
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
11 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Cross References
Deuteronomy 17:16But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.Nehemiah 9:26Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.
Historical Context
This phrase 'know certainly' removes all ambiguity. The remnant would be without excuse if they disobeyed this clear word.
Questions for Reflection
- How does clear knowledge of God's will increase your accountability?
- What warnings has God given you that require obedient response?
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Analysis & Commentary
After receiving God's clear word not to go to Egypt, Jeremiah declares: 'know certainly that I have admonished you this day.' This solemn warning increases accountability. Ignorance could not be claimed; the remnant heard God's word plainly. Judgment would be just because warning was clear. Reformed theology emphasizes that greater light brings greater responsibility (Luke 12:47-48).