Jeremiah 5:11
Jeremiah 5:11 in Multiple Translations
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to Me,” declares the LORD.
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD.
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith Jehovah.
For the people of Israel and the people of Judah have been very false to me, says the Lord.
The people of Israel and Judah have completely betrayed me, declares the Lord.
For the house of Israel, and the house of Iudah haue grieuously trespassed against me, saith the Lord.
For dealt treacherously against Me have the house of Israel, And the house of Judah, an affirmation of Jehovah.
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me,” says the LORD.
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD.
For the house of Israel, and the house of Juda have greatly transgressed against me, saith the Lord.
The people of Israel and Judah have turned away from me completely.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 5:11
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Jeremiah 5:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּי֩
בָג֨וֹד
בָּגְד֜וּ
בִּ֗/י
בֵּ֧ית
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
וּ/בֵ֥ית
יְהוּדָ֖ה
נְאֻם
יְהוָֽה
כִּי֩
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
בָג֨וֹד
bâgad
H898
to act treacherously
V-Qal-Ptc
בָּגְד֜וּ
bâgad
H898
to act treacherously
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
בִּ֗/י
Prep | Suff
בֵּ֧ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | N-ms
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
utterance
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 5:11
כִּי֩
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
בָג֨וֹד
bâgad
H898
"to act treacherously"
V-Qal-Ptc
To act treacherously means to be deceitful or unfaithful, as seen in Job 31:27-28, where Job denies acting treacherously. It involves covering or hiding one's true intentions, often to pillage or offend others.
Definition: 1) to act treacherously, deceitfully, deal treacherously 1a) (Qal) to act or deal treacherously, faithlessly, deceitfully, offend
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: deal deceitfully (treacherously, unfaithfully), offend, transgress(-or), (depart), treacherous (dealer, -ly, man), unfaithful(-ly, man), [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 21:8; Isaiah 24:16; Psalms 25:3.
בָּגְד֜וּ
bâgad
H898
"to act treacherously"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To act treacherously means to be deceitful or unfaithful, as seen in Job 31:27-28, where Job denies acting treacherously. It involves covering or hiding one's true intentions, often to pillage or offend others.
Definition: 1) to act treacherously, deceitfully, deal treacherously 1a) (Qal) to act or deal treacherously, faithlessly, deceitfully, offend
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: deal deceitfully (treacherously, unfaithfully), offend, transgress(-or), (depart), treacherous (dealer, -ly, man), unfaithful(-ly, man), [idiom] very. See also: Exodus 21:8; Isaiah 24:16; Psalms 25:3.
בִּ֗/י
""
Prep | Suff
בֵּ֧ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
וּ/בֵ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
נְאֻם
nᵉʼum
H5002
"utterance"
N-ms
This word refers to an utterance or declaration from God, often through a prophet. It is used in the Bible to describe a revelation or message from God, like in Exodus or Numbers.
Definition: 1) (Qal) utterance, declaration (of prophet) 1a) utterance, declaration, revelation (of prophet in ecstatic state) 1b) utterance, declaration (elsewhere always preceding divine name)
Usage: Occurs in 358 OT verses. KJV: (hath) said, saith. See also: Genesis 22:16; Jeremiah 22:16; Psalms 36:2.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 5:11
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 5:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:11
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:11
- Sermons on Jeremiah 5:11
Context — No One Is Just
9Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
10Go up through her vineyards and ravage them, but do not finish them off. Strip off her branches, for they do not belong to the LORD.
11For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to Me,” declares the LORD.
12They have lied about the LORD and said: “He will not do anything; harm will not come to us; we will not see sword or famine. 13The prophets are but wind, for the word is not in them. So let their own predictions befall them. ”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 3:20 | But as a woman may betray her husband, so you have betrayed Me, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Isaiah 48:8 | You have never heard; you have never understood; for a long time your ears have not been open. For I knew how deceitful you are; you have been called a rebel from birth. |
| 3 | Hosea 6:7 | But they, like Adam, have transgressed the covenant; there they were unfaithful to Me. |
| 4 | Hosea 5:7 | They have been unfaithful to the LORD; for they have borne illegitimate children. Now the New Moon will devour them along with their land. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 3:6–11 | Now in the days of King Josiah, the LORD said to me, “Have you seen what faithless Israel has done? She has gone up on every high hill and under every green tree to prostitute herself there. I thought that after she had done all these things, she would return to Me. But she did not return, and her unfaithful sister Judah saw it. She saw that because faithless Israel had committed adultery, I gave her a certificate of divorce and sent her away. Yet that unfaithful sister Judah had no fear and prostituted herself as well. Indifferent to her own infidelity, Israel had defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and trees. Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD. And the LORD said to me, “Faithless Israel has shown herself more righteous than unfaithful Judah. |
Jeremiah 5:11 Summary
This verse means that the people of Israel and Judah had completely turned away from God and were not following His commands, similar to what happened in Judges 2:10. God is saying that they have been very disobedient and have broken their promise to follow Him, as seen in Exodus 19:5. This is a serious thing, and God is sad about it, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:3. We can learn from this by making sure we are following God's commands and being faithful to Him, just like it says in Matthew 22:37 and Deuteronomy 6:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the house of Israel and the house of Judah to be utterly unfaithful to God?
This means that they have completely turned away from God and His ways, as seen in Jeremiah 5:11, and instead chosen to follow their own desires and idols, similar to what is described in Deuteronomy 32:15 and Hosea 1:2.
Is God's declaration of unfaithfulness a surprise, given the history of Israel and Judah?
No, God had been warning them through prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah about the consequences of their actions, as seen in Isaiah 1:4 and Jeremiah 2:13, so this declaration is a culmination of their consistent disobedience.
How does this verse relate to the concept of covenant in the Bible?
The house of Israel and the house of Judah were in a covenant relationship with God, as established in Exodus 19:5 and Deuteronomy 29:1, and their unfaithfulness is a breach of this covenant, leading to God's judgment and discipline, as seen in Jeremiah 11:10.
What is the significance of the LORD declaring this Himself?
The fact that God Himself declares their unfaithfulness emphasizes the gravity and seriousness of the situation, as seen in Jeremiah 5:11, and highlights God's personal involvement and concern for His people, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:3 and Hosea 11:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be unfaithful to God in my own life, and how can I turn back to Him?
- How does the concept of covenant inform my understanding of my relationship with God, and what are my responsibilities within this covenant?
- In what ways can I be more mindful of God's presence and involvement in my life, and how can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and obedience?
- What are some potential consequences of unfaithfulness to God, and how can I avoid these consequences in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:11
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me,.... This is a reason why such orders are given to the army of the Chaldeans to ascend the walls of Jerusalem
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:11
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD. (Jeremiah 3:20.)
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:11
Whether Israel be put here for the ten tribes, and Judah for the two, as often they are, , and sundry other places; or rather, whether Judah here be only explicative, and the word meant of the two tribes only, read thus, the house of Israel, even the house of Judah, is not much material. Have dealt very treacherously; have apostatized and dealt perfidiously beyond measure, not only as to the grossness, but as to the universality of it.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:11
Jeremiah 5:11 For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the LORD.Ver. 11. For the house of Israel and the house of Judah.] Both Aholah and Aholibah are stark naught; I renounce them therefore, and shall take no further charge of them. And for what reason?
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:11
10–19. See summary at beginning of section.
Sermons on Jeremiah 5:11
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The Awful Consequences of Backsliding by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of backsliding from God. He tells the story of Jonah, who tried to run away from God's command and ended up in a storm at se |
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Genesis #23 Ch. 40-41 Joseph Glorified by Chuck Missler | In this sermon on Genesis chapters 40 and 41, Chuck Misler explores the story of Joseph and his interpretation of dreams for the butler and the baker. He highlights the significanc |
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Free Grace Salvation by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches about the profound message of salvation by grace, emphasizing the hopelessness of sinners under conviction and the necessity of understanding God's mercy and |
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Learning From Losing by David Roper | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the tendency of people to look back and find direction from the way things have been done in the past. He mentions the theme song of the churc |
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(Through the Bible) Jeremiah 3-5 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for people to turn away from worldly distractions and dedicate themselves fully to God and spiritual matters. He quotes from the bo |
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(Through the Bible) Jeremiah 6-10 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obeying the inner conscience that God has placed in each person. He questions the wisdom of those who claim to be wise but |