Jeremiah 9:6 kjv
Thine habitation is in the midst of deceit; through deceit they refuse to know me, saith the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:6 nkjv
Your dwelling place is in the midst of deceit; Through deceit they refuse to know Me," says the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:6 niv
You live in the midst of deception; in their deceit they refuse to acknowledge me," declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:6 esv
Heaping oppression upon oppression, and deceit upon deceit, they refuse to know me, declares the LORD.
Jeremiah 9:6 nlt
They pile lie upon lie
and utterly refuse to acknowledge me,"
says the LORD.
Jeremiah 9 6 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jer 9:6 | You oppressors, all of you, lie together, deceitfully; they refuse to acknowledge me," declares the Lord. | Jer 6:13 |
| Jer 9:6 | They are all brazenly corrupt. | Ps 73:6 |
| Jer 9:6 | The impurity of Jerusalem is not removed from her. | Jer 2:22 |
| Jer 9:6 | Their hearts are filled with treachery. | Jer 17:9 |
| Jer 9:6 | They have grown fat and sleek. | Deut 32:15 |
| Jer 9:6 | They do not plead for justice, | Isa 1:15 |
| Jer 9:6 | for the rights of the fatherless; | Ps 10:17 |
| Jer 9:6 | they do not defend the cause of the needy. | Prov 31:8-9 |
| Jer 9:6 | Their dross is mingled with them; | Ezek 22:18-20 |
| Jer 9:6 | they have become like lead mixed in the furnace. | Zech 7:11-14 |
| Jer 9:6 | Shall I not punish them for these things? declares the Lord. | Jer 5:9 |
| Jer 9:6 | Shall I not avenge myself on such a nation? | Rom 12:19 |
| Jer 6:13 | "From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit." | Jer 8:10 |
| Hos 4:6 | My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. | Prov 1:29 |
| Matt 15:18-19 | But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a person unclean. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. | Mark 7:21-22 |
| Rom 3:23 | for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. | 1 John 1:8 |
| Gal 3:22 | But Scripture has locked up everything under sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. | Gal 3:22 |
| Rev 18:5 | For her sins have piled up to heaven, and God has remembered the wickedness of her people. | Rev 17:4 |
| Prov 28:13 | Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and turns from them receives mercy. | Prov 28:13 |
| Jer 7:26 | Yet they did not listen to me or incline their ear, but hardened their neck and were worse than their fathers. | Jer 7:26 |
Jeremiah 9 verses
Jeremiah 9 6 Meaning
This verse describes the overwhelming deception and impurity of the people of Judah. They are thoroughly corrupted, like metal that has been repeatedly melted and refined to remove all dross, but instead of becoming pure, they remain entirely impure and ungodly. Their "dross," their sin and corruption, is persistently mixed with them, indicating a deep-seated and ingrained wickedness.
Jeremiah 9 6 Context
Jeremiah chapter 9 is a chapter of lament and judgment directed towards Judah. The prophet mourns over the sinfulness and impending doom of his people. Verse 6 is part of a broader indictment against the leaders and the populace for their ingrained deceit, oppression, and deliberate rejection of God. The preceding verses (9:1-5) express Jeremiah's deep sorrow over the city's corruption and false security. Verse 6 elaborates on the extent of their moral bankruptcy.
Jeremiah 9 6 Word Analysis
"Shadday" (שַׁדַּי): God Almighty. Indicates that it is God himself who is declaring these things.
"chashuph" (חָשׁוּף): literally means "exposed" or "stripped bare." Here, it conveys that they are openly and boldly practicing wickedness, having no shame.
"chames" (חָמַס): denotes violence, injustice, and oppression. This points to their mistreatment of others, particularly the vulnerable.
"zammim" (זַּמִּים): typically means conspirators or schemers, referring to those who devise wicked plans. They are involved in hidden plotting for gain.
"yaddu" (יָדּוּ): From "yadad" (יָדַד) to know. The KJV translates this as "they know not." In this context, it means they refuse to acknowledge, recognize, or understand the Lord and His ways. They are willfully ignorant of God's presence and commands.
"Shadday hazaq yaḥdaw" (שַׁדַּי הִפְכוּ כָלָם): Though the translation varies, it speaks of their collective and total transformation into something impure. The metaphor suggests a thorough mixing with impurities that cannot be purged. They have turned their ways completely to corruption.
"ba'al-ra'ah lo'-yad'u" (בַּעַל־רָעָה לֹא־יָדָע): This phrase emphasizes their intentional lack of recognition or knowledge of good and evil, specifically concerning God. Their "master" (which should be God) they do not know in truth. They are completely devoid of a right relationship and understanding of the Lord.
Jeremiah 9 6 Bonus Section
The persistent nature of their corruption is crucial. It implies a learned and practiced sinfulness that has become their ingrained character. The mention of refusing to acknowledge the Lord implies not just a lack of knowledge, but a conscious rejection of His authority and presence in their lives, choosing instead their own wicked ways. This rejection of God as their true "Master" is the root of their downfall, as it leads to all other forms of injustice and deceit.
Jeremiah 9 6 Commentary
Jeremiah vividly illustrates Judah's deep corruption using a strong metaphor of metal refining. Imagine precious metal being repeatedly subjected to the crucible's heat, designed to burn away impurities. Instead of becoming pure, Judah has become completely saturated with dross. Their wickedness is not superficial but has permeated their very being. This "dross" signifies their habitual sins, their oppressions, their deceit, and their active refusal to acknowledge God. The prophets and priests, meant to be conduits of God's truth, were complicit in this deception, as noted in chapter 6. This verse highlights a state of total moral and spiritual degradation, a collective perversion where their deepest inclinations are towards evil, and they have actively chosen to ignore God. The Lord declares He will not overlook this pervasive corruption, setting the stage for judgment.