Jeremiah 5:10
Go ye up upon her walls, and destroy; but make not a full end: take away her battlements; for they are not the LORD'S.
Original Language Analysis
עֲל֤וּ
Go ye up
H5927
עֲל֤וּ
Go ye up
Strong's:
H5927
Word #:
1 of 12
to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
בְשָׁרוֹתֶ֙יהָ֙
upon her walls
H8284
בְשָׁרוֹתֶ֙יהָ֙
upon her walls
Strong's:
H8284
Word #:
2 of 12
a fortification (literally or figuratively)
וְשַׁחֵ֔תוּ
and destroy
H7843
וְשַׁחֵ֔תוּ
and destroy
Strong's:
H7843
Word #:
3 of 12
to decay, i.e., (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
וְכָלָ֖ה
not a full end
H3617
וְכָלָ֖ה
not a full end
Strong's:
H3617
Word #:
4 of 12
a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction
אַֽל
H408
אַֽל
Strong's:
H408
Word #:
5 of 12
not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
but make
H6213
תַּעֲשׂ֑וּ
but make
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
6 of 12
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כִּ֛י
H3588
כִּ֛י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
9 of 12
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
ל֥וֹא
H3808
ל֥וֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
10 of 12
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
Jeremiah 4:27For thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate; yet will I not make a full end.Jeremiah 39:8And the Chaldeans burned the king's house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls of Jerusalem.Matthew 22:7But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.Hosea 1:9Then said God, Call his name Lo-ammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:10, 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 5:10 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:10 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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