Jeremiah 5:12
They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:
Original Language Analysis
כִּֽחֲשׁוּ֙
They have belied
H3584
כִּֽחֲשׁוּ֙
They have belied
Strong's:
H3584
Word #:
1 of 13
to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe)
בַּיהוָ֔ה
the LORD
H3068
בַּיהוָ֔ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
2 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
לוֹא
H3808
לוֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
4 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
ה֑וּא
H1931
ה֑וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
5 of 13
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
וְלֹא
H3808
וְלֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
עָלֵ֙ינוּ֙
H5921
עָלֵ֙ינוּ֙
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
רָעָ֔ה
It is not he neither shall evil
H7451
רָעָ֔ה
It is not he neither shall evil
Strong's:
H7451
Word #:
9 of 13
bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
וְחֶ֥רֶב
sword
H2719
וְחֶ֥רֶב
sword
Strong's:
H2719
Word #:
10 of 13
drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
Cross References
2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.Deuteronomy 29:19And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst:1 Samuel 6:9And see, if it goeth up by the way of his own coast to Beth-shemesh, then he hath done us this great evil: but if not, then we shall know that it is not his hand that smote us: it was a chance that happened to us.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:12, 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 5:12 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:12 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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