Jeremiah 5:17
And they shall eat up thine harvest, and thy bread, which thy sons and thy daughters should eat: they shall eat up thy flocks and thine herds: they shall eat up thy vines and thy fig trees: they shall impoverish thy fenced cities, wherein thou trustedst, with the sword.
Original Language Analysis
קְצִֽירְךָ֜
thine harvest
H7105
קְצִֽירְךָ֜
thine harvest
Strong's:
H7105
Word #:
2 of 20
severed, a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)
וְלַחְמֶ֗ךָ
and thy bread
H3899
וְלַחְמֶ֗ךָ
and thy bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
3 of 20
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
בָּנֶ֣יךָ
which thy sons
H1121
בָּנֶ֣יךָ
which thy sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
5 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וּבְנוֹתֶ֔יךָ
and thy daughters
H1323
וּבְנוֹתֶ֔יךָ
and thy daughters
Strong's:
H1323
Word #:
6 of 20
a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
צֹאנְךָ֙
thy flocks
H6629
צֹאנְךָ֙
thy flocks
Strong's:
H6629
Word #:
8 of 20
a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
וּבְקָרֶ֔ךָ
and thine herds
H1241
וּבְקָרֶ֔ךָ
and thine herds
Strong's:
H1241
Word #:
9 of 20
a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
עָרֵ֣י
cities
H5892
עָרֵ֣י
cities
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
14 of 20
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
מִבְצָרֶ֗יךָ
thy fenced
H4013
מִבְצָרֶ֗יךָ
thy fenced
Strong's:
H4013
Word #:
15 of 20
a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
16 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בֹּטֵ֥חַ
trustedst
H982
בֹּטֵ֥חַ
trustedst
Strong's:
H982
Word #:
18 of 20
properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as h2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
Cross References
Deuteronomy 28:33The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not eat up; and thou shalt be only oppressed and crushed alway:Leviticus 26:16I also will do this unto you; I will even appoint over you terror, consumption, and the burning ague, that shall consume the eyes, and cause sorrow of heart: and ye shall sow your seed in vain, for your enemies shall eat it.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:17, 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 5:17 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:17 for your walk with Christ today?
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