Jeremiah 42:8 kjv
Then called he Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,
Jeremiah 42:8 nkjv
Then he called Johanan the son of Kareah, all the captains of the forces which were with him, and all the people from the least even to the greatest,
Jeremiah 42:8 niv
So he called together Johanan son of Kareah and all the army officers who were with him and all the people from the least to the greatest.
Jeremiah 42:8 esv
Then he summoned Johanan the son of Kareah and all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest,
Jeremiah 42:8 nlt
So he called for Johanan son of Kareah and the other military leaders, and for all the people, from the least to the greatest.
Jeremiah 42 8 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jer 42:6 | "Whether it is good, or whether it is evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God to whom we send you..." | Obedience, commitment to God's word |
| Jer 7:23 | "But this thing I commanded them, saying, ‘Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be My people..." | God's promise to obedient Israel |
| Deut 11:26-28 | "Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD..." | Consequences of obedience/disobedience |
| Deut 28:1-14 | "Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God..." | Blessings of obedience |
| Deut 28:15-68 | "But it shall come to pass, if you do not obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments..." | Curses of disobedience |
| 1 Sam 15:22 | "And Samuel said, Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD?..." | Obedience is better than sacrifice |
| Ps 103:18-20 | "To those who keep His covenant and to those who remember His commandments to do them. The LORD has established His throne in the heavens..." | Rewards for obedience |
| Isa 1:19 | "If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land..." | Promise of blessing through obedience |
| Ezek 36:27 | "I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them." | God's role in enabling obedience |
| Zech 6:15 | "And those who are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD. Then you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you." | God's restoration plan |
| Matt 7:24-27 | "Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man..." | Hearing and doing God's word |
| John 14:15 | "If you love Me, keep My commandments." | Love for Christ shown by obedience |
| John 15:10 | "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love." | Abiding in God's love through obedience |
| Acts 5:29 | "But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men." | Prioritizing God's commands |
| Rom 6:16 | "Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey..." | Obedience leads to servitude |
| Rom 6:19 | "I am speaking in terms of everyday life because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your limbs as slaves to impurity..." | Obedience as slavery to righteousness |
| Gal 5:6 | "For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love." | Faith demonstrated by obedience and love |
| Gal 3:10-14 | "For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse..." | Contrast with self-righteousness |
| Heb 5:8-9 | "Though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him..." | Christ's perfect obedience |
| 1 Pet 1:14-15 | "As obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance..." | Call to obedient living |
| 1 John 2:3-6 | "Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments." | Knowing God through obedience |
| Rev 14:12 | "Here is the patience of the saints! Here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus." | Perseverance of the faithful |
| Jer 42:15-17 | "and if you refuse to obey the voice of the LORD your God, or if you neglect to carry out all His commandments and statutes which I am commanding you today..." | Warning of severe judgment for disobedience |
| Jer 43:4-7 | "...they went into the land of Egypt, for they did not obey the voice of the LORD." | Disobedience leads to exile |
Jeremiah 42 verses
Jeremiah 42 8 Meaning
Jeremiah 42:8 offers a clear instruction to the remnant of Judah to "return to God" by living according to His word and listening to His voice, promising them security and restoration in their land if they obey. Conversely, disobedience would lead to further destruction. It emphasizes obedience as the path to peace and divine favor.
Jeremiah 42 8 Context
Following the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of many Judeans, a remnant remained in Judea under the governance of Gedaliah. After Gedaliah's assassination, the remaining leaders and people sought divine guidance through Jeremiah, asking him to intercede with God. They promised to obey whatever God revealed (Jer 42:1-6). Jeremiah then waited ten days, and God's word came to him (Jer 42:7). Jeremiah relays God's message: a choice between life and destruction. If they obeyed, God would re-establish them in their land and bless them. If they refused and went to Egypt, as they were inclined, they would face destruction and exile. This specific verse, 42:8, contains God's direct instruction through Jeremiah, emphasizing the importance of listening to His voice.
Jeremiah 42 8 Word Analysis
- wə-‘im (וְעִם): "and with" or "and if." Connects this conditional statement to the previous plea of the people, framing God's response as contingent on their actions.
- mālē’ū (מָלְאוּ): "you have fulfilled" or "you are filled with." This is the root of their stated commitment; they claimed fullness of intention.
- lēḵ (לֵךְ): "go." A command. The imperative form directs immediate action.
- yiṯyā‘aṣ (יִתְיָעָץ): "seek counsel." They had sought counsel from Jeremiah.
- bə-‘ōzênô (בְּאָזְנֵיכֶם): "in your ears." Literal hearing; emphasis on attentiveness.
- lāqəḥû (לָקְחוּ): "you shall take" or "you shall receive." Implies receiving and acting upon advice or instructions.
- qôl (קוֹל): "voice." Refers to God's spoken command and instruction.
- Yĕhôwāh (יְהוָה): "The LORD." The covenant name of God.
- ’ĕlōhêkem (אֱלֹהֵיכֶם): "your God." Reinforces the covenant relationship.
- ‘aḥărê (אַחֲרֵי): "after" or "behind." Implies following closely.
- hammašîaḥ (הַמָּשִׁיחַ): "the Anointed One" or "the Messiah." Here referring to Jeremiah as God’s commissioned messenger, anointed for that task. The emphasis is on his role as God's representative.
- lî (לִי): "to Me" or "for Me." Directing obedience to God Himself.
- rōwō’ (רֹוֹא): "seeing" or "beholding." Suggests awareness and perception of God's command.
- bî (בִּי): "in Me" or "by Me." Acting in accordance with the revelation from God.
Word Groups Analysis:
- " mālē’ū lēḵ yiṯyā‘aṣ bə-‘ōzênô lāqəḥû ": This phrase underscores their proactive claim to have sought counsel, juxtaposed with God's demand for their present obedience. It implies their seeking was only the first step.
- " qôl Yĕhôwāh ’ĕlōhêkem ": This is a core phrase emphasizing God's authority and the relational aspect of the command. It's not just any voice, but the voice of their God.
- " lĕma‘an ": This word signifies purpose. Their obedience has a specific aim: good for them.
- " yîṭêḇ ": To dwell, to sit. Implies stability and security.
- " taḵēn ": To be firm, established, secure. A promise of a settled state.
Jeremiah 42 8 Bonus Section
This verse serves as a pivotal moment in Jeremiah's ministry. The people had just promised, "Whether it is good, or whether it is evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God" (Jer 42:6). God's response is to test the sincerity of that pledge. Jeremiah acts as an intermediary, conveying a divine imperative. The phrase "listen to the voice of the LORD your God" echoes throughout Scripture as a foundational requirement for a right relationship with God (e.g., Deut 11:27, Isa 1:19). The "anointed" or "sent" one in this verse (using a broader sense of the Hebrew word 'mashiach' as someone anointed/appointed by God) refers to Jeremiah himself as the spokesperson for God. This verse contrasts with the subsequent actions of the people, who ultimately disregarded God's command and went to Egypt, bringing judgment upon themselves (Jer 43:7). This event highlights the tragedy of spiritual deafness and willful disobedience even when faced with a clear choice between God's promised blessing and imminent destruction.
Jeremiah 42 8 Commentary
God directly addresses the people who had just pledged obedience through Jeremiah. The message is clear: their sincerity in seeking counsel must translate into actual obedience to the voice of the Lord their God. This obedience is not passive; it requires active listening ("in your ears") and faithful action ("you shall take," "follow after"). The promise attached is immense: God's favor, security, and the continuation of their established presence in the land He gave them. It highlights that divine blessings are directly tied to faithful adherence to His word. The choice is stark: continued divine blessing through obedience, or immediate devastation through disobedience, especially in their proposed flight to Egypt which they would do without consulting God’s will. The ultimate consequence for disobedience was described vividly in Deut 28:64-68 and confirmed by their eventual exile to Egypt in Jeremiah 43.