Jeremiah 11:20
Jeremiah 11:20 in Multiple Translations
O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.
But, O Jehovah of hosts, who judgest righteously, who triest the heart and the mind, I shall see thy vengeance on them; for unto thee have I revealed my cause.
But, O Lord of armies, judging in righteousness, testing the thoughts and the heart, let me see your punishment come on them: for I have put my cause before you.
I appeal to you, Lord Almighty, you who judge rightly and examine people's thoughts and feelings, let me see how you punish them, because I've left my case in your hands.
But O Lord of hostes, that iudgest righteously, and triest the reines and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for vnto thee haue I opened my cause.
And O Jehovah of Hosts, judging righteousness, Trying reins and heart, I do see Thy vengeance against them, For unto Thee I have revealed my cause.'
But, LORD of Armies, who judges righteously, who tests the heart and the mind, I will see your vengeance on them; for to you I have revealed my cause.
But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for to thee have I revealed my cause.
But thou, O Lord of Sabaoth, who judgest justly, and triest the reins and hearts, let me see thy revenge on them: for to thee I have revealed my cause.
Then I prayed, “Commander of the armies of angels, you judge people justly/fairly, and you examine everything that we are thinking [DOU]. Allow me to watch you getting revenge on the people who want to kill me, because I trust that you will do for me what is right.”
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 11:20
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- Jeremiah 11:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 11:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 11:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 11:20
- Sermons on Jeremiah 11:20
Context — A Plot against Jeremiah
20O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause.
21Therefore this is what the LORD says concerning the people of Anathoth who are seeking your life and saying, “You must not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand.” 22So this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will punish them. Their young men will die by the sword, their sons and daughters by famine.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 20:12 | O LORD of Hosts, who examines the righteous, who sees the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 17:10 | I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 16:7 | But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” |
| 4 | Psalms 7:9 | Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 17:18 | Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame. Let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring upon them the day of disaster and shatter them with double destruction. |
| 6 | Genesis 18:25 | Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?” |
| 7 | Jeremiah 15:15 | You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor. |
| 8 | Revelation 2:23 | Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. |
| 9 | 1 Chronicles 29:17 | I know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You. |
| 10 | Psalms 10:14–15 | But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless. Break the arm of the wicked and evildoer; call him to account for his wickedness until none is left to be found. |
Jeremiah 11:20 Summary
Jeremiah 11:20 is a prayer where Jeremiah asks God to judge those who have wronged him, not out of a desire for revenge, but out of a desire to see God's justice upheld. He trusts God to make things right, just like the Psalmist says in Psalm 37:5-6, where we are instructed to commit our way to the LORD and trust in Him. Jeremiah knows God is a righteous judge who looks at the heart, as mentioned in 1 Samuel 16:7, and he wants to see God's justice prevail. By committing his cause to God, Jeremiah is showing us that we can trust God with our problems and trust Him to make things right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'judge righteously' in Jeremiah 11:20?
When God judges righteously, it means He makes decisions based on perfect justice and fairness, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4, which says God is a rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just.
How does God 'examine the heart and mind' as mentioned in Jeremiah 11:20?
God examines the heart and mind to understand our motivations and intentions, as stated in Proverbs 21:2, which says every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the hearts.
What does Jeremiah mean by 'I have committed my cause to You' in Jeremiah 11:20?
Jeremiah means he has entrusted his situation and well-being to God, similar to what the Psalmist says in Psalm 37:5, which instructs us to commit our way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass.
Is Jeremiah seeking revenge when he asks to see God's vengeance in Jeremiah 11:20?
Jeremiah is not seeking personal revenge, but rather asking God to uphold justice and righteousness, as God promises in Deuteronomy 32:35, saying vengeance belongs to Him, and He will repay.
Reflection Questions
- How do you handle situations where you feel wronged or mistreated, and what can you learn from Jeremiah's example of committing his cause to God?
- In what ways can you apply the concept of God examining your heart and mind to your daily life and decisions?
- What does it mean for you to trust God with your circumstances, and how can you practically demonstrate this trust in your life?
- How does understanding God's righteous judgment and justice impact your perspective on difficult situations, and what comfort can you derive from this understanding?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 11:20
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 11:20
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 11:20
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 11:20
Sermons on Jeremiah 11:20
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(Gaining God's Approval) 4. the Testing of Job by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the lessons we can learn from the biographies of men of God and those who failed God in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of meditating on them with a he |
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Crusade 1957 by Billy Graham | This sermon emphasizes the importance of examining and surrendering our hearts to God. It delves into the sinful, wicked, rebellious, and hardened nature of the human heart, highli |
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The Judgment of God and the Great White Throne! by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God's revelation and warns about the consequences of its removal. He highlights that on Judgment Day, all the knowledge an |
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Marvelous Benefits of Repentance by Ralph Mahoney | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the four benefits that come to those who truly repent. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging sin, confessing it, making restitution, |
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The Lord Examines Our Paths by Derek Prince | Derek Prince emphasizes the profound truth that every action and motive of our lives is fully exposed to the Lord, who meticulously examines our paths. There is no hiding from God' |
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Design or Intention Constitutes Character by Charles Finney | Charles Finney emphasizes that a person's moral character is defined by their ultimate intention rather than their actions or subordinate intentions. He explains the distinction be |
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Having a Perfect Heart by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the possibility of walking before the Lord with a perfect heart, encouraging believers to earnestly desire obedience to God's command. He explains that p |







