Jeremiah 5:21
Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not:
Original Language Analysis
יִשְׁמָֽעוּ׃
Hear
H8085
יִשְׁמָֽעוּ׃
Hear
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
1 of 15
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
נָ֣א
H4994
נָ֣א
Strong's:
H4994
Word #:
2 of 15
'i pray', 'now', or 'then'; added mostly to verbs (in the imperative or future), or to interjections, occasionally to an adverb or conjunction
עַ֥ם
people
H5971
עַ֥ם
people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
4 of 15
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
וְאֵ֣ין
H369
לֵ֑ב
and without understanding
H3820
לֵ֑ב
and without understanding
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
7 of 15
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
עֵינַ֤יִם
which have eyes
H5869
עֵינַ֤יִם
which have eyes
Strong's:
H5869
Word #:
8 of 15
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
וְלֹ֣א
H3808
וְלֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
10 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִרְא֔וּ
and see
H7200
יִרְא֔וּ
and see
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
11 of 15
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
אָזְנַ֥יִם
not which have ears
H241
אָזְנַ֥יִם
not which have ears
Strong's:
H241
Word #:
12 of 15
broadness. i.e., (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
Cross References
Ezekiel 12:2Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.Acts 28:26Saying, Go unto this people, and say, Hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and not perceive:Romans 11:8(According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.Jeremiah 4:22For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.John 12:40He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.Jeremiah 8:7Yea, the stork in the heaven knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle and the crane and the swallow observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the judgment of the LORD.Mark 8:18Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?Isaiah 44:18They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.Psalms 94:8Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?Jeremiah 5:4Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:21, 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 5:21 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:21 for your walk with Christ today?
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