Jeremiah 6:11
Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days.
Original Language Analysis
וְאֵת֩
H854
וְאֵת֩
Strong's:
H854
Word #:
1 of 24
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
חֲמַ֨ת
of the fury
H2534
חֲמַ֨ת
of the fury
Strong's:
H2534
Word #:
2 of 24
heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
יְהוָ֤ה׀
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֤ה׀
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 24
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
מָלֵ֙אתִי֙
Therefore I am full
H4392
מָלֵ֙אתִי֙
Therefore I am full
Strong's:
H4392
Word #:
4 of 24
full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
נִלְאֵ֣יתִי
I am weary
H3811
נִלְאֵ֣יתִי
I am weary
Strong's:
H3811
Word #:
5 of 24
to tire; (figuratively) to be (or make) disgusted
הָכִ֔יל
with holding in
H3557
הָכִ֔יל
with holding in
Strong's:
H3557
Word #:
6 of 24
properly, to keep in; hence, to measure; figuratively, to maintain (in various senses)
שְׁפֹ֤ךְ
I will pour it out
H8210
שְׁפֹ֤ךְ
I will pour it out
Strong's:
H8210
Word #:
7 of 24
to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e., to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 24
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
בַּח֔וּץ
abroad
H2351
בַּח֔וּץ
abroad
Strong's:
H2351
Word #:
10 of 24
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
וְעַ֛ל
H5921
וְעַ֛ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
11 of 24
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
ס֥וֹד
and upon the assembly
H5475
ס֥וֹד
and upon the assembly
Strong's:
H5475
Word #:
12 of 24
a session, i.e., company of persons (in close deliberation); by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret
בַּחוּרִ֖ים
of young men
H970
בַּחוּרִ֖ים
of young men
Strong's:
H970
Word #:
13 of 24
properly, selected, i.e., a youth (often collective)
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
15 of 24
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
גַם
H1571
גַם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
16 of 24
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
אִ֤ישׁ
for even the husband
H376
אִ֤ישׁ
for even the husband
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
17 of 24
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
18 of 24
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
יִלָּכֵ֔דוּ
shall be taken
H3920
יִלָּכֵ֔דוּ
shall be taken
Strong's:
H3920
Word #:
20 of 24
to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
22 of 24
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
Cross References
Jeremiah 20:9Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.Jeremiah 9:21For death is come up into our windows, and is entered into our palaces, to cut off the children from without, and the young men from the streets.Micah 3:8But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Historical Context
The Babylonian conquest affected all segments of Judean society. Archaeological evidence shows widespread destruction of cities and towns, with mass deportation of people from every social class.
Questions for Reflection
- What does Jeremiah's weariness in holding back judgment teach about the prophet's role as messenger?
- How should the comprehensive nature of God's judgment affect our understanding of sin's seriousness?
- What is the relationship between God's patience (long-suffering) and the eventual outpouring of His wrath?
Analysis & Commentary
Jeremiah describes being 'full of the fury of the LORD' and weary of holding it back. This reveals the prophet's burden: he carries God's message of judgment, which demands proclamation despite opposition. The command 'pour it out' indicates judgment will be comprehensive, affecting all ages ('child in the street' to 'aged with him that is full of days'). The phrase 'husband with the wife' emphasizes that judgment crosses all social relationships. This verse illustrates that God's judgment, when it comes, is thorough and discriminating based on covenant unfaithfulness rather than age, gender, or social status.