Jeremiah 5:4
Therefore I said, Surely these are poor; they are foolish: for they know not the way of the LORD, nor the judgment of their God.
Original Language Analysis
אַךְ
H389
דַּלִּ֖ים
Surely these are poor
H1800
דַּלִּ֖ים
Surely these are poor
Strong's:
H1800
Word #:
4 of 13
properly, dangling, i.e., (by implication) weak or thin
נוֹאֲל֕וּ
they are foolish
H2973
נוֹאֲל֕וּ
they are foolish
Strong's:
H2973
Word #:
6 of 13
properly, to be slack, i.e., (figuratively) to be foolish
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 13
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹ֤א
H3808
לֹ֤א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יָדְעוּ֙
for they know
H3045
יָדְעוּ֙
for they know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
9 of 13
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
not the way
H1870
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
not the way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
10 of 13
a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
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.Hosea 4:6My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children.Isaiah 27:11When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour.Matthew 11:5The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:4, 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 5:4 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:4 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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