Jeremiah 9:7 kjv
Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, Behold, I will melt them, and try them; for how shall I do for the daughter of my people?
Jeremiah 9:7 nkjv
Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: "Behold, I will refine them and try them; For how shall I deal with the daughter of My people?
Jeremiah 9:7 niv
Therefore this is what the LORD Almighty says: "See, I will refine and test them, for what else can I do because of the sin of my people?
Jeremiah 9:7 esv
Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: "Behold, I will refine them and test them, for what else can I do, because of my people?
Jeremiah 9:7 nlt
Therefore, this is what the LORD of Heaven's Armies says:
"See, I will melt them down in a crucible
and test them like metal.
What else can I do with my people?
Jeremiah 9 7 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 9:3 | And they bend their tongues like their bow; they aim at falsehood... | Jeremiah 7:28 |
| Psalm 5:6 | You destroy those who speak lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty... | Psalm 5:6 |
| Psalm 10:7 | His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. | Psalm 10:7 |
| Psalm 12:2 | Everyone speaks falsehood to his neighbor; with flattering lips they speak with a double heart. | Psalm 12:2 |
| Proverbs 6:17 | ... a proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, | Proverbs 6:17 |
| Proverbs 12:22 | Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. | Proverbs 12:22 |
| Proverbs 14:25 | Whoever speaks truth gives a faithful testimony, but a false witness speaks deceit. | Proverbs 14:25 |
| Jeremiah 7:4 | Do not trust in deceptive words, saying, ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD!’ | Jeremiah 7:4 |
| Jeremiah 8:5 | Why then has this people turned to me with a persistent and backsliding turn? They hold fast to deceit; they refuse to return. | Jeremiah 8:5 |
| Jeremiah 9:2 | Oh, that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men, that I might leave this people and go from them! For they are all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men. | Jeremiah 9:2 |
| Jeremiah 9:8 | Their tongue is a deadly arrow; it speaks deceitfully. With his mouth one speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he lays his ambush. | Jeremiah 9:8 |
| Micah 6:12 | For its cities are ruined and its people are struck down. Therefore I have begun to strike you, to lay you waste, because of your sins. | Micah 6:12 |
| Matthew 23:33 | You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being damned to hell? | Matthew 23:33 |
| Romans 1:29 | ... full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, | Romans 1:29 |
| 1 John 3:8 | whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. | 1 John 3:8 |
| Revelation 18:4 | Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive her plagues.” | Revelation 18:4 |
| Ezekiel 13:6 | They see falsehood and lying divination, when they say, ‘Declares the LORD.’ But it is not I who spoke. | Ezekiel 13:6 |
| Amos 3:10 | They do not know how to do right, declares the LORD, those who store up violence and robbery in their fortresses. | Amos 3:10 |
| Zephaniah 3:4 | Her prophets are reckless, faithless traitors; her priests have defiled the sanctuary; they have done violence to the law. | Zephaniah 3:4 |
| Hosea 11:12 | Ephraim is always surrounded by lies, and the house of Israel by deceit; Judah is also unreliable and not steadfast with the LORD, our Holy One. | Hosea 11:12 |
Jeremiah 9 verses
Jeremiah 9 7 Meaning
Jeremiah 9:7 speaks of the sinfulness of Jerusalem, stating they are skilled in speaking lies and that deceit is their trade. God views them as refined in their wickedness, separating them from His people due to their corrupt hearts and deceitful tongues. This verse highlights a deep spiritual corruption, not just isolated acts, but a practiced way of life characterized by falsehood.
Jeremiah 9 7 Context
Jeremiah 9:7 is part of a larger lament and prophecy by Jeremiah concerning the impending destruction of Jerusalem and the people of Judah. The preceding verses (9:1-6) describe the pervasive sin and deceit within the city, comparing the people's tongue to a sharpened arrow used for deception. This verse is a direct consequence of that observation, articulating God's severe judgment upon them for their persistent wickedness. Historically, this period was marked by political instability and spiritual decay in Judah, leading up to the Babylonian conquest.
Jeremiah 9 7 Word Analysis
- For (KJV: Therefore; Heb: לָכֵ֗ן - lakēn): Indicates a consequence or result, showing that what follows is a direct outcome of their condition described previously.
- thus (KJV: thus; Heb: כֹּ֥ה - kō): A particle of manner or degree, emphasizing the way in which they are to be understood or dealt with.
- saith (KJV: saith; Heb: אָמַ֣ר - ʾāmar): "He said" or "has said," attributing the following statement directly to God.
- the LORD (KJV: the LORD; Heb: יְהוָה֙ - Yahweh): The personal covenantal name of God, underscoring His relationship and His authority in judgment.
- of (KJV: of; Heb: מִ־ - mi-): A preposition indicating separation or origin.
- every (KJV: every; Heb: כֹּל־ - kol): Signifies totality or completeness, suggesting that this characteristic of refinement in wickedness applies broadly.
- one (KJV: one; Heb: אִ֣ישׁ - ʾish): "Man" or "person," reinforcing the collective nature of this judgment.
- of (KJV: of; Heb: וְ־ - wə-): Connects the preceding noun with the following clause, signifying association or belonging.
- them (KJV: them; Heb: לָהֶם֙ - lāhem): Refers back to the people of Judah/Jerusalem.
- is (KJV: is; Implied in Hebrew grammar): Indicates their state of being.
- given (KJV: given; Heb: נָתַן - nātan): Implies being assigned or devoted to something.
- up (KJV: up; Heb: אֶל־ - ʾel-): Preposition often indicating "to" or "toward."
- to (KJV: to; Heb: תּוֹךְ - tōḵ): "Middle" or "amidst," pointing to their immersion in these corrupt practices.
- lying (KJV: lying; Heb: שֶׁ֣קֶר - šeḳer): Falsehood, deception, a lie. This is a central theme of their sin.
- and (KJV: and; Heb: וְ־ - wə-): Connects "lying" with "deceit."
- to (KJV: to; Heb: לִ־ - li-): Preposition indicating direction.
- deceit (KJV: deceit; Heb: מִרְמָה - mirmāh): Treachery, guile, fraud, a deeper form of deception often involving breaking trust.
- their (KJV: their; Heb: עִמְצָ֔ה - ʿim·tsāh): Often translated as "their dwelling" or "their setting." Here, it conveys the sense of their being immersed or practiced in these acts.
- not (KJV: not; Heb: לֹא - lō): Negation.
- to (KJV: to; Heb: דֹּ֠עַת - doʿaṯ): "Knowledge" or "learning," implying they have not learned or do not possess the true understanding.
- learning (KJV: learning; Implied): This word, linked to 'knowledge', indicates the absence of wisdom and understanding of righteousness.
- to (KJV: to; Heb: לָשּׁוּב - lāšūḇ): "To return," referring to turning back to God.
- learn (KJV: learn; Implied): Connects with the preceding thought of not knowing.
Grouped analysis: "Refined in their wickedness" speaks to their practiced sinfulness, like a metal smelted and purified but for a bad purpose. Their lack of desire "to learn" signifies not an inability to learn, but a wilful refusal to seek God's wisdom and turn back to Him. Their tongue's skill in "lying and deceit" is not superficial but deeply ingrained, forming their character and relationships.
Jeremiah 9 7 Bonus Section
The concept of being "refined" (Hebrew: tsāraph) is often used in Scripture for purification of metals, aiming to remove impurities. Here, Jeremiah uses it ironically, where the refinement process results in concentrated wickedness rather than purity before God. This masterful use of language underscores the depth of their depravity. Their skill in deception, rather than being a neutral ability, is framed as a tool actively used for malice, leading them away from righteous living and into judgment. This also ties into the idea of prophets who misled the people, seeing falsehood and claiming it was from God, further entrenching their sin.
Jeremiah 9 7 Commentary
This verse emphasizes God's profound understanding of human sin, seeing past outward appearances to the heart's disposition. The people of Judah were skilled in deception, not merely as occasional lapses but as a settled character trait, so much so that God viewed them as being "refined" in their wickedness. This means their evil was purified and concentrated. The implication is that they had rejected God's truth and guidance, turning their talents for learning and speech towards harmful ends. They were so consumed by their sin that they had lost the capacity, or more accurately, the desire, to return to God. This passage serves as a stark warning against willful ignorance and the persistent embrace of deceit, highlighting the devastating spiritual consequences. It shows that God sees these deep-seated corruptions and holds individuals and nations accountable.