Jeremiah 25:8

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Jeremiah 25:8 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Because you have not obeyed My words,

King James Version KJV

¶ Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not heard my words,

American Standard Version ASV

Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Because ye have not heard my words,

Bible in Basic English BBE

So this is what the Lord of armies has said: Because you have not given ear to my words,

Free Bible Version FBV

So this is what the Lord Almighty says: Because you have not obeyed what I told you,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Therefore thus saith the Lord of hostes, Because ye haue not heard my wordes,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'Therefore thus said Jehovah of Hosts, Because that ye have not obeyed My words,

World English Bible WEB

Therefore the LORD of Armies says: “Because you have not heard my words,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not heard my words,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts: Because you have not heard my words:

Translation for Translators T4T

So now, I, the Commander of the armies of angels, say that because you have not paid attention to what I said,

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Jeremiah 25:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB לָ/כֵ֕ן כֹּ֥ה אָמַ֖ר יְהוָ֣ה צְבָא֑וֹת יַ֕עַן אֲשֶׁ֥ר לֹֽא שְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ם אֶת דְּבָרָֽ/י

לָ/כֵ֕ן kên H3651 right Prep | Adv

כֹּ֥ה kôh H3541 thus Adv

אָמַ֖ר ʼâmar H559 to say V-Qal-Perf-3ms

יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

צְבָא֑וֹת tsâbâʼ H6635 army N-cp

יַ֕עַן yaʻan H3282 because Conj

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part

שְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ם shâmaʻ H8085 to hear V-Qal-Perf-2mp

אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM

דְּבָרָֽ/י dâbâr H1697 Chronicles N-mp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 25:8

לָ/כֵ֕ן kên H3651 "right" Prep | Adv

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable

Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.

כֹּ֥ה kôh H3541 "thus" Adv

This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.

Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)

Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.

אָמַ֖ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

יְהוָ֣ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

צְבָא֑וֹת tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" N-cp

This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.

Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service

Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.

יַ֕עַן yaʻan H3282 "because" Conj

This Hebrew word means because or therefore, and is used to show the reason or cause of something, like in a sentence explaining why something happened. It is often translated as because or for in the KJV Bible. This word helps us understand the motivations behind actions.

Definition: conj 1) because, therefore, because that, on account of prep 2) because of, on account of 3) why (with interrogative pron)

Usage: Occurs in 94 OT verses. KJV: because (that), forasmuch ([phrase] as), seeing then, [phrase] that, [phrase] wheras, [phrase] why. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 25:8; Psalms 109:16.

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

שְׁמַעְתֶּ֖ם shâmaʻ H8085 "to hear" V-Qal-Perf-2mp

To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.

Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound

Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.

אֶת ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM

In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.

Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)

Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.

דְּבָרָֽ/י dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" N-mp | Suff

A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.

Definition: This name means word, speaking

Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 25:8

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Jeremiah 25:8 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:8
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:8
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:8
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:8
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:8

Context — Seventy Years of Captivity

6Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ 7‘But to your own harm, you have not listened to Me,’ declares the LORD, ‘so you have provoked Me to anger with the works of your hands.’

8Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Because you have not obeyed My words,

9behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. 10Moreover, I will banish from them the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, the sound of the millstones, and the light of the lamp.

Jeremiah 25:8 Summary

[Jeremiah 25:8 is a reminder that God is serious about our obedience to His words, and when we disobey, there are consequences, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 25:8 and Deuteronomy 28:1-2. This is not because God is mean or angry, but because He loves us and wants what is best for us, as written in Jeremiah 29:11. By obeying God's words, we can avoid the negative consequences and experience His love and blessings instead, as promised in verses like Psalm 119:2 and Matthew 22:37-40.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the phrase 'LORD of Hosts' in Jeremiah 25:8?

The phrase 'LORD of Hosts' is a title for God that emphasizes His power and control over all armies and forces, as seen in Jeremiah 25:8 and other verses like Isaiah 6:3 and Psalm 24:10.

Why does God say 'Because you have not obeyed My words' in Jeremiah 25:8?

God says this because the people had chosen to disobey His commands, similar to what is written in Deuteronomy 28:1-2, where obedience to God's words is directly tied to blessings and disobedience to curses.

How does Jeremiah 25:8 relate to the concept of sin and rebellion against God?

Jeremiah 25:8 highlights the consequences of sin and rebellion against God, as also seen in Romans 6:23, where it is written that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ.

What is the role of obedience in our relationship with God according to Jeremiah 25:8?

According to Jeremiah 25:8 and other verses like John 14:15, obedience is crucial in our relationship with God, as it demonstrates our love and commitment to Him, and is necessary for receiving His blessings and avoiding His judgment.

Reflection Questions

How have I disobeyed God's words in my own life, and what are the consequences I am facing as a result?
What are some areas where I need to be more obedient to God's commands, and how can I start making changes today?
How can I balance the fear of God's judgment with the love and mercy He shows to those who obey Him, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 25:8 and Psalm 103:8-10?
In what ways can I demonstrate my obedience to God in my daily life, such as in my relationships, work, or worship, and what impact will this have on my community?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 25:8

Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts,.... Of armies above and below; and so can do what he pleases in heaven and in earth: because ye have not heard my words; by the prophets, so as to obey them;

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 25:8

Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not heard my words, No JFB commentary on this verse.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:8

That is, because you have not hearkened to and obeyed my words; for it is manifest they had heard Jeremiah and the other prophets.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 25:8

Jeremiah 25:8 Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Because ye have not heard my words,Ver. 8. Because ye have not heard,] i.e., Not heeded them.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 25:8

8–14. Babylon’s victory and subsequent ruin.