Jeremiah 42:21
Jeremiah 42:21 in Multiple Translations
For I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God in all He has sent me to tell you.
And now I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, nor any thing for the which he hath sent me unto you.
And I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of Jehovah your God in anything for which he hath sent me unto you.
And this day I have made it clear to you, and you have not given ear to the voice of the Lord your God in anything for which he has sent me to you.
I have told you today what he said, but you have not obeyed everything the Lord your God sent me to tell you.
Therefore I haue this day declared it you, but you haue not obeyed the voyce of the Lord your God, nor any thing for the which he hath sent me vnto you.
and I declare to you to-day, and ye have not hearkened to the voice of Jehovah your God, and to anything with which He hath sent me unto you.
I have declared it to you today; but you have not obeyed the LORD your God’s voice in anything for which he has sent me to you.
And now I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, nor any thing for which he hath sent me to you.
And now I have declared it to you this day, and; you have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God, with regard to all the things for which he hath sent me to you.
And today I have told you exactly what he said, but I know that you will not obey Yahweh our God now, just as you have not obeyed him previously.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 42:21
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Jeremiah 42:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וָ/אַגִּ֥ד
לָ/כֶ֖ם
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
וְ/לֹ֣א
שְׁמַעְתֶּ֗ם
בְּ/קוֹל֙
יְהוָ֣ה
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
וּ/לְ/כֹ֖ל
אֲשֶׁר
שְׁלָחַ֥/נִי
אֲלֵי/כֶֽם
וָ/אַגִּ֥ד
nâgad
H5046
to tell
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs
לָ/כֶ֖ם
Prep | Suff
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Art | N-ms
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
שְׁמַעְתֶּ֗ם
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Perf-2mp
בְּ/קוֹל֙
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֣ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
וּ/לְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | Prep | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
שְׁלָחַ֥/נִי
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
אֲלֵי/כֶֽם
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 42:21
וָ/אַגִּ֥ד
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-1cs
To tell or declare something openly, as in Genesis 3:11 where God asks Adam to tell the truth. It means to stand boldly and announce something to someone present. In Exodus 32:27, Moses tells the Levites to declare their actions to the people.
Definition: 1) to be conspicuous, tell, make known 1a) (Hiphil) to tell, declare 1a1) to tell, announce, report 1a2) to declare, make known, expound 1a3) to inform of 1a4) to publish, declare, proclaim 1a5) to avow, acknowledge, confess 1a5a) messenger (participle) 1b) (Hophal) to be told, be announced, be reported
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: bewray, [idiom] certainly, certify, declare(-ing), denounce, expound, [idiom] fully, messenger, plainly, profess, rehearse, report, shew (forth), speak, [idiom] surely, tell, utter. See also: Genesis 3:11; 1 Samuel 14:33; 2 Kings 9:15.
לָ/כֶ֖ם
""
Prep | Suff
הַ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וְ/לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | 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.
שְׁמַעְתֶּ֗ם
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.
בְּ/קוֹל֙
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
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.
אֱלֹֽהֵי/כֶ֔ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וּ/לְ/כֹ֖ל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אֲשֶׁר
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.
שְׁלָחַ֥/נִי
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אֲלֵי/כֶֽם
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 42:21
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- Jeremiah 42:21 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 42:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 42:21
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:21
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 42:21
- Sermons on Jeremiah 42:21
Context — A Warning against Going to Egypt
19The LORD has told you, O remnant of Judah, ‘Do not go to Egypt.’ Know for sure that I have warned you today!
20For you have deceived yourselves by sending me to the LORD your God, saying, ‘Pray to the LORD our God on our behalf, and as for all that the LORD our God says, tell it to us and we will do it.’
21For I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God in all He has sent me to tell you.
22Now therefore, know for sure that by sword and famine and plague you will die in the place where you desire to go to reside.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 2:7 | But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. |
| 2 | Zechariah 7:11–12 | But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. |
| 3 | Acts 20:26–27 | Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men. For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. |
| 4 | Acts 20:20 | I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house, |
| 5 | Jeremiah 7:24–27 | Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers. When you tell them all these things, they will not listen to you. When you call to them, they will not answer. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 3:17 | “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. |
| 7 | Deuteronomy 29:19 | because when such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself, saying, ‘I will have peace, even though I walk in the stubbornness of my own heart.’ This will bring disaster on the watered land as well as the dry. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 11:26–27 | See, today I am setting before you a blessing and a curse— a blessing if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you today, |
Jeremiah 42:21 Summary
[Jeremiah 42:21 is a reminder that God speaks to us through His Word and through His prophets, and it is our responsibility to listen and obey. When we disobey God's commands, we face severe consequences, as seen in Jeremiah 42:22. However, when we obey God's commands, we experience blessings and joy, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and Psalm 119:1-2. By listening to and obeying God's voice, we can avoid the consequences of disobedience and live a life that is pleasing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of Jeremiah 42:21?
The main message of Jeremiah 42:21 is that the people have been warned by God through Jeremiah, but they have chosen not to obey, which will lead to severe consequences, as seen in Jeremiah 42:22 and Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
Why did God send Jeremiah to warn the people?
God sent Jeremiah to warn the people because He is a loving and merciful God who desires that all people come to repentance, as seen in 2 Peter 3:9 and Ezekiel 18:23.
What is the significance of the phrase 'the voice of the LORD your God' in Jeremiah 42:21?
The phrase 'the voice of the LORD your God' emphasizes the importance of listening to and obeying God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 13:4 and Isaiah 55:3.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of the book of Jeremiah?
This verse relates to the overall theme of the book of Jeremiah, which is a call to repentance and obedience to God, as seen in Jeremiah 7:3-7 and Jeremiah 18:1-12.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am not obeying the voice of the Lord, and what steps can I take to repent and obey?
- How can I be more sensitive to the voice of the Lord and discern His will for my life, as seen in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What are the consequences of disobeying God's commands, and how can I avoid them, as seen in Jeremiah 42:22 and Galatians 6:7-8?
- What role does faith and trust play in obeying God's commands, and how can I cultivate more faith and trust in my life, as seen in Hebrews 11:6 and Romans 1:17?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 42:21
And [now] I have this day declared [it] unto you,.... The whole will of God, and had not kept back anything from them: but ye have not obeyed the voice of the Lord your God; or, "ye will not obey"
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 42:21
And now I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God nor And now I have this day declared it to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:21
I have been faithful to you, I went according to your desire to inquire of God for you, I had his will revealed to me in your case, and now I have as faithfully told you what it is; but ye have not obeyed. How did Jeremiah know this, for they had not yet declared their minds to him? He had either learned it from their discourses during the ten days which God had made him to wait for the revelation, or he had learned it from some contemptuous behaviour of them when he delivered it, or (which is most probable) God had aforehand told it to him.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:21
Jeremiah 42:21 And [now] I have this day declared [it] to you; but ye have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God, nor any [thing] for the which he hath sent me unto you.Ver. 21. But ye have not obeyed the voice of the Lord.] Nay, you take a clean contrary course, as if ye would despitefully spit in the face of Heaven, and wrestle a fall with the Almighty.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 42:21
Verse 21. Ye have not obeyed the voice] Though ye have requested to have this particular revelation of the Divine will, and promised obedience, yet have ye not done one thing for which ye sent me to inquire of the Lord.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 42:21
7–22. See introd. summary to the section.
Sermons on Jeremiah 42:21
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(Titus - Part 5): His Word Manifested Through Preaching by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the imperfection of preaching due to the involvement of language. He explains that language is fluid and can have different meanings in diff |
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He Will Soon Rejoice in His Love by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God will do a work in believers, helping them understand true strength and truth. He assures that with this understanding, believers wi |
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The Great Commission - the Impossible / Possible Task by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of preaching God's word without mixing it with our own ideas or clever narrations. He emphasizes the need for preachers to sp |
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Wynne Prison - Part 1 by George Warnock | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of overcoming evil with good, just as Jesus did. He explains that God sent Jesus as another Adam to undo the work of the firs |
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Definite Directions for Open-Air Preaching by Gawin Kirkham | Gawin Kirkham emphasizes the importance of open-air preaching and provides practical advice for street preachers. He highlights the need for a leader to organize the meetings and c |
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The Silencing of the Prophetic Voice by Robert Wurtz II | Robert Wurtz II delves into the role of prophets, highlighting how they were chosen by God to deliver His messages through the power of the Holy Spirit. Prophets acted as God's pro |
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Pleading God's Promises by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful testimony of a pastor who struggled with addiction to pornography. The pastor realized the impact of his actions on Christ who lives w |