Jeremiah 5:7
How shall I pardon thee for this? thy children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no gods: when I had fed them to the full, they then committed adultery, and assembled themselves by troops in the harlots' houses.
Original Language Analysis
בָּנַ֣יִךְ
thy children
H1121
בָּנַ֣יִךְ
thy children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
5 of 15
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
וָאַשְׂבִּ֤עַ
me and sworn
H7650
וָאַשְׂבִּ֤עַ
me and sworn
Strong's:
H7650
Word #:
7 of 15
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
בְּלֹ֣א
by them that are no
H3808
בְּלֹ֣א
by them that are no
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
8 of 15
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
gods
H430
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
gods
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
9 of 15
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
וָאַשְׂבִּ֤עַ
me and sworn
H7650
וָאַשְׂבִּ֤עַ
me and sworn
Strong's:
H7650
Word #:
10 of 15
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
אוֹתָם֙
H853
אוֹתָם֙
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וַיִּנְאָ֔פוּ
they then committed adultery
H5003
וַיִּנְאָ֔פוּ
they then committed adultery
Strong's:
H5003
Word #:
12 of 15
to commit adultery; figuratively, to apostatize
וּבֵ֥ית
' houses
H1004
וּבֵ֥ית
' houses
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
13 of 15
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
Cross References
Galatians 4:8Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.Jeremiah 2:11Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.Deuteronomy 32:21They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.Joshua 23:7That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:Zephaniah 1:5And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham;Jeremiah 23:10For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not right.1 Corinthians 8:4As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.Deuteronomy 32:15But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.Jeremiah 12:16And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.James 4:4Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:7, 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 5:7 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:7 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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