Jeremiah 5:1
Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it.
Original Language Analysis
שׁוֹטְט֞וּ
Run ye to and fro
H7751
שׁוֹטְט֞וּ
Run ye to and fro
Strong's:
H7751
Word #:
1 of 19
properly, to push forth; (but used only figuratively) to lash, i.e., (the sea with oars) to row; by implication, to travel
בְּחוּצ֣וֹת
through the streets
H2351
בְּחוּצ֣וֹת
through the streets
Strong's:
H2351
Word #:
2 of 19
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם
of Jerusalem
H3389
יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם
of Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
3 of 19
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
וּרְאוּ
and see
H7200
וּרְאוּ
and see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
4 of 19
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
נָ֤א
H4994
נָ֤א
Strong's:
H4994
Word #:
5 of 19
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
וּדְעוּ֙
now and know
H3045
וּדְעוּ֙
now and know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
6 of 19
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ
and seek
H1245
מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ
and seek
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
7 of 19
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
בִרְחוֹבוֹתֶ֔יהָ
in the broad places
H7339
בִרְחוֹבוֹתֶ֔יהָ
in the broad places
Strong's:
H7339
Word #:
8 of 19
a width, i.e., (concretely) avenue or area
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
9 of 19
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
תִּמְצְא֣וּ
thereof if ye can find
H4672
תִּמְצְא֣וּ
thereof if ye can find
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
10 of 19
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
אִ֔ישׁ
a man
H376
אִ֔ישׁ
a man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
11 of 19
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)
אִם
H518
אִם
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
12 of 19
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
יֵ֛שׁ
if there be
H3426
יֵ֛שׁ
if there be
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
13 of 19
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
עֹשֶׂ֥ה
any that executeth
H6213
עֹשֶׂ֥ה
any that executeth
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
14 of 19
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
מִשְׁפָּ֖ט
judgment
H4941
מִשְׁפָּ֖ט
judgment
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
15 of 19
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ
and seek
H1245
מְבַקֵּ֣שׁ
and seek
Strong's:
H1245
Word #:
16 of 19
to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
אֱמוּנָ֑ה
the truth
H530
אֱמוּנָ֑ה
the truth
Strong's:
H530
Word #:
17 of 19
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
Cross References
Ezekiel 22:30And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.Psalms 14:3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.Isaiah 59:4None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.Psalms 12:1Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.Proverbs 20:6Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:1, 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 5:1 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:1 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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