Jeremiah 43:2
Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there:
Original Language Analysis
בֶּן
the son
H1121
בֶּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 of 26
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
בֶּן
the son
H1121
בֶּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 26
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וְכָל
H3605
וְכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
8 of 26
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים
H376
הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
9 of 26
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ
unto Jeremiah
H3414
יִרְמְיָ֗הוּ
unto Jeremiah
Strong's:
H3414
Word #:
13 of 26
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
שֶׁ֚קֶר
falsely
H8267
שֶׁ֚קֶר
falsely
Strong's:
H8267
Word #:
14 of 26
an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
מְדַבֵּ֔ר
Thou speakest
H1696
מְדַבֵּ֔ר
Thou speakest
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
16 of 26
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
17 of 26
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
שְׁלָחֲךָ֞
hath not sent
H7971
שְׁלָחֲךָ֞
hath not sent
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
18 of 26
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
יְהוָ֤ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֤ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
19 of 26
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙
our God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֙ינוּ֙
our God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
20 of 26
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
22 of 26
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Isaiah 7:9And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established.2 Chronicles 36:13And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel.Proverbs 16:5Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.Jeremiah 42:1Then all the captains of the forces, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people from the least even unto the greatest, came near,Jeremiah 40:8Then they came to Gedaliah to Mizpah, even Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, and Johanan and Jonathan the sons of Kareah, and Seraiah the son of Tanhumeth, and the sons of Ephai the Netophathite, and Jezaniah the son of a Maachathite, they and their men.Jeremiah 13:15Hear ye, and give ear; be not proud: for the LORD hath spoken.Jeremiah 43:1And it came to pass, that when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking unto all the people all the words of the LORD their God, for which the LORD their God had sent him to them, even all these words,James 4:6But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.1 Peter 5:5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Historical Context
They blamed Baruch, Jeremiah's scribe, for supposedly manipulating the prophet. This conspiracy theory allowed them to rationalize disobedience to clear divine direction.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you rationalize away God's word when it contradicts your desires?
- What defense mechanisms do you use to dismiss biblical teaching you don't want to follow?
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Analysis & Commentary
Azariah and Johanan refuse God's clear word, accusing Jeremiah of speaking falsely under Baruch's influence. This illustrates the heart's ability to reject truth by impugning the messenger. They asked for God's word (42:2-3), pledged to obey (42:6), but reject it when it contradicts their desires. Unbelief always finds excuses to dismiss God's word.