Jeremiah 5:14
Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.
Original Language Analysis
לָכֵ֗ן
H3651
לָכֵ֗ן
Strong's:
H3651
Word #:
1 of 20
properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner
כֹּֽה
H3541
כֹּֽה
Strong's:
H3541
Word #:
2 of 20
properly, like this, i.e., by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָה֙
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
H430
אֱלֹהֵ֣י
God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
5 of 20
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
צְבָא֔וֹת
of hosts
H6635
צְבָא֔וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
6 of 20
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
יַ֚עַן
H3282
יַ֚עַן
Strong's:
H3282
Word #:
7 of 20
properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
דַּבֶּרְכֶ֔ם
Because ye speak
H1696
דַּבֶּרְכֶ֔ם
Because ye speak
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
8 of 20
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
דְּבָרַ֨י
my words
H1697
דְּבָרַ֨י
my words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
10 of 20
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
נֹתֵן֩
behold I will make
H5414
נֹתֵן֩
behold I will make
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
13 of 20
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
דְּבָרַ֨י
my words
H1697
דְּבָרַ֨י
my words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
14 of 20
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
בְּפִ֜יךָ
in thy mouth
H6310
בְּפִ֜יךָ
in thy mouth
Strong's:
H6310
Word #:
15 of 20
the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
וְהָעָ֥ם
and this people
H5971
וְהָעָ֥ם
and this people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
17 of 20
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
הַזֶּ֛ה
H2088
Cross References
Jeremiah 23:29Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?Jeremiah 1:9Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.Hosea 6:5Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.Zechariah 1:6But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not take hold of your fathers? and they returned and said, Like as the LORD of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:14, 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 5:14 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:14 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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