Jeremiah 51:5
For Israel hath not been forsaken, nor Judah of his God, of the LORD of hosts; though their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel.
Original Language Analysis
כִּ֠י
H3588
כִּ֠י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
2 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
For Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃
For Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
4 of 14
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
וִֽיהוּדָה֙
nor Judah
H3063
וִֽיהוּדָה֙
nor Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
5 of 14
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
מֵֽאֱלֹהָ֔יו
of his God
H430
מֵֽאֱלֹהָ֔יו
of his God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
6 of 14
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
מֵֽיְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
H3068
מֵֽיְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
צְבָא֑וֹת
of hosts
H6635
צְבָא֑וֹת
of hosts
Strong's:
H6635
Word #:
8 of 14
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci
כִּ֤י
H3588
כִּ֤י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
9 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אַרְצָם֙
though their land
H776
אַרְצָם֙
though their land
Strong's:
H776
Word #:
10 of 14
the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
מָלְאָ֣ה
was filled
H4390
מָלְאָ֣ה
was filled
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
11 of 14
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
אָשָׁ֔ם
with sin
H817
אָשָׁ֔ם
with sin
Strong's:
H817
Word #:
12 of 14
guilt; by implication, a fault; also a sin-offering
Cross References
Zechariah 12:8In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.Zechariah 12:6In that day will I make the governors of Judah like an hearth of fire among the wood, and like a torch of fire in a sheaf; and they shall devour all the people round about, on the right hand and on the left: and Jerusalem shall be inhabited again in her own place, even in Jerusalem.Hosea 4:1Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.
Historical Context
This was written during the exile when it appeared God had divorced His people. Yet God affirms His ongoing commitment despite their unfaithfulness.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's refusal to forsake His people despite their sin encourage you?
- What's the difference between discipline and abandonment in God's dealings with His children?
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Analysis & Commentary
Despite Israel and Judah's sin ('their land was filled with sin against the Holy One of Israel'), they are not 'forsaken' (Hebrew 'almanim' - widowed/abandoned) by God. Though they deserved abandonment, God remains their covenant God. This is pure grace - continued relationship despite continued sin. God's commitment to His people depends on His character, not theirs.