Jeremiah 5:5
I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds.
Original Language Analysis
אֵֽלֲכָה
H1980
אֵֽלֲכָה
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
1 of 20
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
הַגְּדֹלִים֙
me unto the great men
H1419
הַגְּדֹלִים֙
me unto the great men
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
4 of 20
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
וַאֲדַבְּרָ֣ה
and will speak
H1696
וַאֲדַבְּרָ֣ה
and will speak
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
5 of 20
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
אוֹתָ֔ם
H853
אוֹתָ֔ם
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
7 of 20
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
יָדְעוּ֙
unto them for they have known
H3045
יָדְעוּ֙
unto them for they have known
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
9 of 20
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
the way
H1870
דֶּ֣רֶךְ
the way
Strong's:
H1870
Word #:
10 of 20
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 20
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
מִשְׁפַּ֖ט
and the judgment
H4941
מִשְׁפַּ֖ט
and the judgment
Strong's:
H4941
Word #:
12 of 20
properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם
of their God
H430
אֱלֹהֵיהֶ֑ם
of their God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
13 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
אַ֣ךְ
H389
יַחְדָּו֙
but these have altogether
H3162
יַחְדָּו֙
but these have altogether
Strong's:
H3162
Word #:
16 of 20
properly, a unit, i.e., (adverb) unitedly
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:5, 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 5:5 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:5 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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