Jeremiah 5:9
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Original Language Analysis
הַֽעַל
H5921
הַֽעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
1 of 13
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
לוֹא
H3808
לוֹא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
3 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
אֶפְקֹ֖ד
Shall I not visit
H6485
אֶפְקֹ֖ד
Shall I not visit
Strong's:
H6485
Word #:
4 of 13
to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc
יְהוָֹ֑ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָֹ֑ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
6 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וְאִם֙
H518
וְאִם֙
Strong's:
H518
Word #:
7 of 13
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
בְּג֣וֹי
on such a nation
H1471
בְּג֣וֹי
on such a nation
Strong's:
H1471
Word #:
8 of 13
a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
כָּזֶ֔ה
H2088
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
11 of 13
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Historical Context
Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 5:9, 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 5:9 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
- What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 5:9 for your walk with Christ today?
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Analysis & Commentary
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