Jeremiah 5:23
But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָעָ֤ם
But this people
H5971
וְלָעָ֤ם
But this people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
1 of 8
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
הַזֶּה֙
H2088
הָיָ֔ה
H1961
הָיָ֔ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
3 of 8
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
לֵ֖ב
heart
H3820
לֵ֖ב
heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
4 of 8
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
וּמוֹרֶ֑ה
and a rebellious
H4784
וּמוֹרֶ֑ה
and a rebellious
Strong's:
H4784
Word #:
6 of 8
to be (causatively, make) bitter (or unpleasant); (figuratively) to rebel (or resist; causatively, to provoke)
Cross References
Jeremiah 6:28They are all grievous revolters, walking with slanders: they are brass and iron; they are all corrupters.Psalms 95:10Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:Deuteronomy 21:18If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them:Hosea 11:7And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:23, 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 5:23 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:23 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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