Jeremiah 43:3 kjv
But Baruch the son of Neriah setteth thee on against us, for to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they might put us to death, and carry us away captives into Babylon.
Jeremiah 43:3 nkjv
But Baruch the son of Neriah has set you against us, to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they may put us to death or carry us away captive to Babylon."
Jeremiah 43:3 niv
But Baruch son of Neriah is inciting you against us to hand us over to the Babylonians, so they may kill us or carry us into exile to Babylon."
Jeremiah 43:3 esv
but Baruch the son of Neriah has set you against us, to deliver us into the hand of the Chaldeans, that they may kill us or take us into exile in Babylon."
Jeremiah 43:3 nlt
Baruch son of Neriah has convinced you to say this, because he wants us to stay here and be killed by the Babylonians or be carried off into exile."
Jeremiah 43 3 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 42:15 | But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD your God, or if ye shall neglect... | God's warning to the remnant |
| Jeremiah 43:2 | Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying... | Proud men speak against Jeremiah |
| Deuteronomy 18:20 | But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. | Consequence for false prophecy |
| Jeremiah 14:14 | Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy falsely in my name: I have not sent them, neither have I commanded them, neither spake I unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart. | God's message about false prophets |
| Jeremiah 23:16 | Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD. | False prophets cause deception |
| Isaiah 30:9 | That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD: | Rejection of God's word |
| Isaiah 43:13 | Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? | God's sovereign power |
| Jeremiah 7:12-15 | But go ye now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I set my name at the first... But as ye have done all these things, saith the LORD, I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking, but ye have not heard; and I have called you, but ye have not answered; Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave you and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh. | God's judgment on disobedience |
| Acts 17:30-31 | And the times of this ignorance God winked at; and now commandeth all men every where to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him up from the dead. | God's call to repentance |
| Romans 9:14-19 | What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid. For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who is it that resisteth his will? Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus? | God's sovereignty and justice |
| 1 Corinthians 10:13 | There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye be able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. | God's faithfulness |
| John 15:7 | If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. | Conditions for answered prayer |
| Isaiah 55:11 | So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. | Efficacy of God's Word |
| Jeremiah 44:16-19 | As for the matter that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee. But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we did, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil. But since we left off to burn incense to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, we have wanted all things, and have been consumed by the sword and by the famine. | The people’s chosen sin and blame |
| 1 Samuel 15:22 | And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. | Obedience is paramount |
| Psalm 145:13 | Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations. | God's eternal kingdom |
| Nehemiah 9:33 | Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly: | Acknowledgment of God's justice |
| Proverbs 1:29 | For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: | Rejection of wisdom |
Jeremiah 43 verses
Jeremiah 43 3 Meaning
The verse describes a bold assertion made by the remnant of Judah. Johanan son of Kareah and the others, despite Jeremiah's warnings and the evident failure of their recent actions in Egypt, unequivocally claim that "every word which the Lord our God hath commanded you, has not come to pass." They directly contradict the prophet's message, attributing their dire circumstances not to their disobedience, but to divine failure to fulfill His promises or commands.
Jeremiah 43 3 Context
Jeremiah 43:3 follows immediately after the failed expedition to Egypt and the subsequent encounter with the remaining Judean people and their leaders, including Johanan son of Kareah and Azariah son of Hoshaiah. They had asked Jeremiah about their future plans, seeking guidance from the Lord. Jeremiah, after praying for ten days, delivered God's message: staying in Judah would lead to destruction by Nebuchadnezzar, but going to Egypt meant destruction by Nebuchadnezzar in Egypt, with them becoming an object of curse. However, instead of obeying Jeremiah's counsel, which was God's command, they directly accused him of lying, claiming God had not commanded him, and that their current distress was evidence of God's failure, not their own disobedience. This chapter is set against the backdrop of the final remnant of Judah, who, having survived the destruction of Jerusalem, stubbornly refuse to submit to God's judgment and continue to pursue their own course, even in defiance of clear prophetic warnings. Their move to Egypt and subsequent blaming of God for their troubles underscore their deep-seated rebellion and rejection of divine authority, as detailed in Jeremiah 44.
Jeremiah 43 3 Word Analysis
- "but": This conjunction signals a stark contrast to God's declared will or Jeremiah's prophetic message.
- "spake": Spoken, declared. In this context, it signifies their outspoken defiance.
- "Azariah": Name meaning "Yahweh has helped." Ironically, he and others attribute failure to God, contradicting his name's significance.
- "son": Progeny, descendant.
- "Hoshaiah": Name meaning "Yahweh saves." Similar to Azariah, this name ironically contrasts with their present accusation.
- "and": Connects the speakers and their actions.
- "Johanan": Name meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This group, under his leadership, refuses to acknowledge God's grace or promises.
- "son": Progeny, descendant.
- "Kareah": Name meaning "bald," possibly indicating mourning or a mark of servitude.
- "and": Connects individuals and implies a collective voice.
- "all the proud men": Indicates a disposition of arrogance and self-reliance, rejecting submission to God's prophet and commands. This pride is the root of their denial.
- "spake": Spoken, declared.
- "unto Jeremiah": Directly addressing the prophet of God.
- "saying": Introducing their words.
- "Every word": Emphasizes their claim encompasses the totality of Jeremiah's pronouncements.
- "which": Relative pronoun introducing a subordinate clause.
- "the LORD": Yahweh, the covenant God of Israel, the source of authority they reject.
- "our God": They acknowledge God in name but not in deed, trying to frame their argument within a covenantal relationship they are breaking.
- "hath commanded": A divine imperative, a divine instruction or law.
- "thee": Jeremiah, the prophet who conveyed God's message.
- "hath not": A categorical negation of the fulfillment or validity of God's commands through Jeremiah.
- "come to pass": Has not happened, has not been accomplished or realized. They claim divine impotence or falsehood.
Word Group Analysis:
- "Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men": This group represents the leadership and the dominant mindset of the defiant remnant. Their names, with meanings related to God's help and grace, create a tragic irony given their present stance. The designation "proud men" encapsulates their disposition of self-sufficiency and rebellion against divine authority.
- "Every word which the Lord our God hath commanded thee, hath not come to pass": This is a sweeping declaration of disbelief and accusation against God and His prophet. They dismiss all of God's communications through Jeremiah, falsely claiming His commands have failed, as if God is incapable of fulfilling His word. This directly challenges God's faithfulness, power, and prophetic message.
Jeremiah 43 3 Bonus Section
The statement in this verse starkly contrasts with God’s own declaration of the efficacy of His word: "So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it" (Isaiah 55:11). The people's assertion is not a factual observation but a willful distortion designed to justify their ongoing disobedience. This rebellion echoes the early experiences of Israel, such as at the Red Sea, where immediate difficulties could lead to questioning God's presence and power. Their actions foreshadow the broader human tendency to blame external factors or even God Himself when faced with adversity, rather than seeking inward change and obedience. This chapter (Jeremiah 43) marks a definitive turn towards their self-destruction in Egypt, highlighting the severe consequences of rejecting prophetic counsel and embracing defiant self-will.
Jeremiah 43 3 Commentary
This verse reveals the hardening of hearts in the face of repeated divine communication and impending judgment. The remnant, rather than acknowledging their own complicity in their troubles, lash out at God’s prophet. They attribute their difficulties to God’s unfaithfulness, a gross misrepresentation of reality. Their defiance is rooted in pride and a deep-seated desire to live according to their own will, even if it means rejecting God's spoken word. They have rejected the covenant, adopted foreign practices (Jer 44:16-19), and now reject the prophetic voice. Their statement is a testament to their apostasy, their rejection of God's sovereignty and promises because they failed to meet the conditions of obedience. This is a grave theological error and a path that leads to ultimate destruction, not because God failed, but because they refused His guidance and His covenant faithfulness. They conveniently forget that God’s commands often include warnings tied to obedience.