Jeremiah 5:20
Jeremiah 5:20 in Multiple Translations
Declare this in the house of Jacob and proclaim it in Judah:
Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
Declare ye this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
Say this openly in Jacob and give it out in Judah, saying,
Announce this to the people of Jacob and Judah:
Declare this in the house of Iaakob, and publish it in Iudah, saying,
Declare ye this in the house of Jacob, And sound ye it in Judah, saying,
“Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,
Declare ye this to the house of Jacob, and publish it in Juda, saying:
Yahweh said to me, “Proclaim this to the people of Israel and Judah:
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 5:20
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Jeremiah 5:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַגִּ֥ידוּ
זֹ֖את
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
וְ/הַשְׁמִיע֥וּ/הָ
בִ/יהוּדָ֖ה
לֵ/אמֹֽר
הַגִּ֥ידוּ
nâgad
H5046
to tell
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
זֹ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Pron
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
וְ/הַשְׁמִיע֥וּ/הָ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp | Suff
בִ/יהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
Prep | N-proper
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 5:20
הַגִּ֥ידוּ
nâgad
H5046
"to tell"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
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.
זֹ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | 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.
יַעֲקֹ֑ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
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 Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
וְ/הַשְׁמִיע֥וּ/הָ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp | Suff
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.
בִ/יהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
Prep | 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.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 5:20
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- Jeremiah 5:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:20
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:20
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 5:20
Context — Judgment Proclaimed
18“Yet even in those days,” declares the LORD, “I will not make a full end of you.
19And when the people ask, ‘For what offense has the LORD our God done all these things to us?’ You are to tell them, ‘Just as you have forsaken Me and served foreign gods in your land, so will you serve foreigners in a land that is not your own.’”
20Declare this in the house of Jacob and proclaim it in Judah:
21“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear. 22Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.Jeremiah 5:20 Summary
[This verse is a call to share God's message with His people, calling them to repentance and obedience. In Jeremiah 5:20, God instructs Jeremiah to declare His message in the house of Jacob and Judah, which means sharing His words with the people He has chosen. This is similar to what Jesus taught in Matthew 28:18-20, where He called His disciples to share the Gospel with all nations. By proclaiming God's message, we can help others understand His love and plan for their lives, as seen in Romans 10:14-17.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of declaring a message in the house of Jacob and Judah?
Declaring a message in the house of Jacob and Judah, as instructed in Jeremiah 5:20, means sharing God's words with His chosen people, calling them to repentance and obedience, as seen in Jeremiah 18:11 and Ezekiel 3:17-20.
Why does God want His message proclaimed in these specific locations?
God wants His message proclaimed in the house of Jacob and Judah because they are His covenant people, and He desires to restore them to a right relationship with Himself, as promised in Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Hebrews 8:8-12.
What is the importance of proclaiming God's message to His people?
Proclaiming God's message to His people is crucial because it calls them to repentance, warns them of impending judgment, and offers them hope and restoration, as seen in Jeremiah 25:4-5 and Jonah 3:1-10.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Jeremiah's prophecy?
This verse is part of a larger call to repentance and obedience, as Jeremiah warns the people of Judah about the consequences of their sins and urges them to return to God, as seen in Jeremiah 4:1-4 and Lamentations 3:40-42.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can proclaim God's message to those around me, just as Jeremiah was called to do?
- How can I ensure that I am listening to and obeying God's voice, rather than ignoring or rebelling against it?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to repent and turn back to God, just as the people of Judah were called to do?
- How can I balance the call to proclaim God's message with the need to listen and learn from others, as seen in Proverbs 1:7 and Matthew 7:1-5?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:20
Declare this in the house of Jacob,.... That a mighty nation should come and destroy them, and they should be servants in a strange land; or rather the words seem to be an order to declare war
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:20
Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:20
See of this . By Judah and Jacob we are to understand the two tribes only, as , which see.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:20
Jeremiah 5:20 Declare this in the house of Jacob, and publish it in Judah, saying,Ver. 20. Declare this in the house of Jacob, &c.] Cease not to ring it in their ears, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for it is a rebellious people, and of the number of those who wink willingly, that they may not see when some unsavoury potion is ministered to them, as Justin Martyr expresseth it. καταπινοντεςτοπακρον.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:20
(20) Declare—publish.—The words indicate, as in Jeremiah 4:5; Jeremiah 4:16, the beginning of a fresh section of the prophecy, though no definitely new topic is introduced. The command is given by Jehovah, not to the prophet only, but to his disciples.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:20
20–29. See summary at beginning of section.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 5:20
Against the God (1) of Creation Jeremiah 5:22, and (2) of Providence Jeremiah 5:24, They sin, not merely by apostasy, but by a general immorality extending to all classes Jeremiah 5:25-28.