Jeremiah 7:13 kjv
And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not;
Jeremiah 7:13 nkjv
And now, because you have done all these works," says the LORD, "and I spoke to you, rising up early and speaking, but you did not hear, and I called you, but you did not answer,
Jeremiah 7:13 niv
While you were doing all these things, declares the LORD, I spoke to you again and again, but you did not listen; I called you, but you did not answer.
Jeremiah 7:13 esv
And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and when I spoke to you persistently you did not listen, and when I called you, you did not answer,
Jeremiah 7:13 nlt
While you were doing these wicked things, says the LORD, I spoke to you about it repeatedly, but you would not listen. I called out to you, but you refused to answer.
Jeremiah 7 13 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 7:11 | And is this house, which is called by my name, a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, I even I have seen it, declares the LORD. | Consistent pattern of divine judgment |
| Jeremiah 7:14 | therefore I will do to the house that bears my name, in which you trust, and to the place I gave you and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh. | Consequence of disobedience, God's faithfulness |
| Jeremiah 26:6 | then I will deal with this house as I dealt with Shiloh, and will make this city a curse for all the nations of the earth. | Warning against destroying the temple |
| 1 Samuel 4:10-11 | So the Philistines fought, and Israel was defeated, and each man fled to his home. And there was a very great slaughter, for there fell of Israel thirty thousand foot soldiers. And the ark of God was captured, and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. | Destruction of Shiloh, loss of the Ark |
| Psalm 99:4 | The King in his might loves justice. You have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob. | God’s righteous judgment |
| Isaiah 48:18 | Oh that you had heeded my commandments! Then your peace would have been a river, and your righteousness the waves of the sea; | Link between obedience and prosperity |
| Hosea 4:6 | My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since, because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children. | Rejection due to lack of knowledge/obedience |
| Matthew 23:38 | O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! | Jesus lamenting Jerusalem's rejection of God's messengers |
| Luke 13:34 | O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! | Jesus lamenting Jerusalem's rejection of God's messengers |
| Acts 7:51 | "You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. | Accusation of persistent rebellion |
| Romans 2:17-20 | But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God, and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; and if you are sure that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of little children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— | Emphasis on true inward adherence over outward ritual |
| Deuteronomy 28:49 | the LORD will bring a nation from far, from the end of the earth, as the eagle sores; a nation whose tongue you shall not understand. | Prophecy of foreign invasion due to disobedience |
| Jeremiah 5:25 | Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have kept good from you. | Sins preventing blessings |
| Lamentations 1:8 | Jerusalem sinned greatly; therefore she became a reproach. All who honored her despise her, because they have seen her nakedness; yes, she groans and turns away. | Jerusalem's sin leading to disgrace |
| 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 | The LORD, the God of their fathers, sent persistently to them by his messengers, because he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place. But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his warnings, and scoffers at his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD rose against his people, until there was no remedy. | Continuous rejection of God's warnings |
| Matthew 7:24-27 | everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise builder who built his house on the rock. | Importance of obedience to God's word |
| Ezekiel 33:11 | Say to them, As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live. Turn back, turn back from your evil ways, why will you die, O house of Israel? | God’s desire for repentance |
| Romans 3:23 | for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, | Universal sinfulness |
| 1 Corinthians 10:13 | No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide a way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. | God's faithfulness amidst trials |
| Psalm 50:7 | Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against you. I am God, your God. | God's call to attention before judgment |
Jeremiah 7 verses
Jeremiah 7 13 Meaning
Because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because you did not listen, though I called to you, therefore I will do to the house that bears my name, in which you trust, and to the place I gave to you and to your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh.
Jeremiah 7 13 Context
This verse comes from a prophetic discourse by Jeremiah delivered at the Temple in Jerusalem. The people of Judah had engaged in widespread religious hypocrisy and syncretism, outwardly participating in Temple worship while inwardly indulging in various sins like injustice, idolatry, and oppression. Jeremiah's message is a stark warning from God that their persistent disobedience, despite numerous calls to repentance, will result in the destruction of the very Temple they trusted in, just as a similar disaster had befallen Shiloh in the past. This emphasizes that God's presence is not guaranteed to a place or outward ritual, but is dependent on the obedience and integrity of His people.
Jeremiah 7 13 Word analysis
- and because: Introduces the reason for God’s impending judgment.
- you did not listen: Highlights the core issue – Israel’s persistent disobedience and refusal to heed God's messengers and His laws. This speaks to a deliberate turning away from God's commands.
- though I called to you: Emphasizes God’s consistent attempts to draw Israel back, demonstrating His patience and long-suffering, often through the prophets.
- therefore: Indicates a direct causal relationship between their actions (or inactions) and the coming consequences.
- I will do: God's action is active, a sovereign decree of judgment.
- to the house: Refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, a physical structure dedicated to God’s name and presence.
- that bears my name: Signifies the Temple’s dedication and unique relationship with God; it was called "the house of the LORD."
- in which you trust: Points to their misplaced reliance on the physical Temple and its associated rituals as a guarantee of safety, rather than on a genuine relationship with God through obedience.
- and to the place: Also referring to the Temple, possibly encompassing the surrounding sacred ground.
- I gave to you and to your fathers: Refers to God's act of choosing Jerusalem and the Temple site as His dwelling place, a divine bestowal of blessing.
- as I have done to Shiloh: A severe historical parallel, referencing the destruction and abandonment of the sanctuary at Shiloh, where the Ark of the Covenant was once housed. This serves as a dire warning of impending devastation.
Jeremiah 7 13 Bonus section
The contrast between the physical house of God and God's ultimate dwelling "with those who are humble and contrite in spirit" (Isaiah 57:15) is a significant theological thread. The prophecy serves as a crucial reminder that God’s blessing is conditional upon obedience and a right relationship, not merely on proximity to sacred spaces or participation in rituals. This concept is echoed in the New Testament, where the believer’s body becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19), signifying an internalized and more profound presence of God that requires personal holiness and faithfulness.
Jeremiah 7 13 Commentary
God declares that the persistent failure of the people of Judah to listen to His commands, despite His repeated calls through His prophets, will lead to the destruction of the Temple. Their trust in the physical structure, rather than in their covenant relationship with God through obedience, is misplaced. This judgment will mirror the earlier devastation of Shiloh, a sacred site abandoned due to Israel’s sin. It underscores that outward religious observance without inward transformation and obedience is ultimately meaningless and will not avert divine judgment.