Jeremiah 44:24
Moreover Jeremiah said unto all the people, and to all the women, Hear the word of the LORD, all Judah that are in the land of Egypt:
Original Language Analysis
יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙
Moreover Jeremiah
H3414
יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙
Moreover Jeremiah
Strong's:
H3414
Word #:
2 of 16
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
4 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָעָ֔ם
unto all the people
H5971
הָעָ֔ם
unto all the people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
5 of 16
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
שִׁמְעוּ֙
Hear
H8085
שִׁמְעוּ֙
Hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
9 of 16
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
דְּבַר
the word
H1697
דְּבַר
the word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
10 of 16
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 16
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
12 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְהוּדָ֕ה
all Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֕ה
all Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
13 of 16
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֖ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
14 of 16
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Jeremiah 43:7So they came into the land of Egypt: for they obeyed not the voice of the LORD: thus came they even to Tahpanhes.Jeremiah 42:15And now therefore hear the word of the LORD, ye remnant of Judah; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; If ye wholly set your faces to enter into Egypt, and go to sojourn there;Jeremiah 44:26Therefore hear ye the word of the LORD, all Judah that dwell in the land of Egypt; Behold, I have sworn by my great name, saith the LORD, that my name shall no more be named in the mouth of any man of Judah in all the land of Egypt, saying, The Lord GOD liveth.
Historical Context
Delivered circa 580 BC to Jewish refugees in Tahpanhes, Egypt, after Jerusalem's fall (586 BC). These exiles had forcibly taken Jeremiah to Egypt (43:6-7), defying God's command to remain in Judah. Egyptian Jewish communities would later establish the Elephantine colony, which syncretized Yahweh worship with Egyptian deities.
Questions for Reflection
- When have you selectively ignored specific warnings from Scripture while claiming to follow God in general?
- How does addressing 'all the people, and to all the women' show God's impartiality in holding everyone accountable?
- What does this final sermon reveal about God's patience in giving clear warning before judgment?
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Analysis & Commentary
Moreover Jeremiah said unto all the people, and to all the women—The prophet specifically addresses hannashim (הַנָּשִׁים, the women) because they were primary practitioners of Queen of Heaven worship (v. 15-19). This prophetic confrontation marks the final recorded sermon of Jeremiah's ministry, delivered to covenant-breakers who fled to Egypt despite divine prohibition (42:19).
Hear the word of the LORD (שִׁמְעוּ דְבַר־יְהוָה)—The imperative shim'u demands attention to Yahweh's authoritative davar (word/decree). The exiles in Egypt had repeatedly refused to hear (v. 16), sealing their covenant rebellion. This public proclamation ensures they face judgment without excuse, establishing God's righteousness in executing covenant curses.