Jeremiah 14:1
Jeremiah 14:1 in Multiple Translations
This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought:
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.
The word of Jehovah that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought.
The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah when there was no water.
This is a message from the Lord that came to Jeremiah regarding the drought:
The worde of the Lord that came vnto Ieremiah, concerning the dearth.
That which hath been the word of Jehovah unto Jeremiah concerning the matters of the dearths:
This is the LORD’s word that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought:
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.
The Word of the Lord that came to Jeremias concerning the words of the drought.
After there had been no rain in Judah for a long time, Yahweh gave me this message:
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Jeremiah 14:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲשֶׁ֨ר
הָיָ֤ה
דְבַר
יְהוָה֙
אֶֽל
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
עַל
דִּבְרֵ֖י
הַ/בַּצָּרֽוֹת
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
הָיָ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
דִּבְרֵ֖י
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-mp
הַ/בַּצָּרֽוֹת
batstsôreth
H1226
drought
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 14:1
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
הָיָ֤ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
דִּבְרֵ֖י
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-mp
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
הַ/בַּצָּרֽוֹת
batstsôreth
H1226
"drought"
Art | N-fp
Drought refers to a time of little or no rain, causing a lack of food and water. In the Bible, drought is often a symbol of hardship, as seen in the stories of Elijah and the prophets.
Definition: dearth, drought, destitution
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: dearth, drought. See also: Jeremiah 14:1; Jeremiah 17:8.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 14:1
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- Jeremiah 14:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 14:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 14:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 14:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
- Sermons on Jeremiah 14:1
Context — Drought, Famine, Sword, and Plague
1This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the drought:
2“Judah mourns and her gates languish. Her people wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem. 3The nobles send their servants for water; they go to the cisterns, but find no water; their jars return empty. They are ashamed and humiliated; they cover their heads.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 17:8 | He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit. |
Jeremiah 14:1 Summary
Jeremiah 14:1 tells us that God spoke to Jeremiah about a drought that was happening in Judah. This drought was not just about a lack of water, but also about the people's relationship with God (as seen in Jeremiah 2:13 and Psalm 63:1). Just like plants need water to grow, our spirits need God's presence to thrive. This verse reminds us to seek God in times of need, just as the people in Jeremiah 14:2-3 were crying out for relief, and to remember that God is our source of living water, as mentioned in John 4:10-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the context of Jeremiah 14:1?
Jeremiah 14:1 is part of a larger section in the book of Jeremiah that deals with the prophet's messages concerning the drought and the spiritual condition of Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 14:2-3 where the people are described as mourning and wailing due to the lack of water, and also in Isaiah 55:10-11 where God's word is compared to the rain that brings life to the earth.
What is the significance of the word 'drought' in Jeremiah 14:1?
The word 'drought' in Jeremiah 14:1 symbolizes not only a physical lack of water but also a spiritual dryness, as mentioned in Jeremiah 2:13 where God's people are accused of forsaking Him, the spring of living water, and in Psalm 63:1 where David expresses his thirst for God in a dry and parched land.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of the book of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah 14:1 sets the stage for the prophet's call to repentance and his warnings of judgment, echoing the themes found in Jeremiah 18:1-10 where God shapes and reshapes His people like a potter, and in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 where blessings and curses are tied to obedience to God's commands.
What role does Jeremiah play in this verse?
Jeremiah serves as a messenger of the Lord, receiving the word of God concerning the drought, similar to the role of other prophets like Isaiah in Isaiah 1:1 where he receives a vision from God, and Ezekiel in Ezekiel 1:1-3 where he is commissioned by God to speak to the people of Israel.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing a spiritual drought, and how can I seek refreshment from God?
- How can I, like Jeremiah, be a faithful messenger of God's word to those around me, even in the midst of challenging circumstances?
- In what ways can I apply the lessons from Jeremiah 14:1 to my own life, recognizing the connection between physical and spiritual needs?
- What are some practical steps I can take to deepen my relationship with God and avoid spiritual dryness, as warned against in Jeremiah 14:1 and other scriptures like Psalm 42:1-2?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 14:1
The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 14:1
The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth. The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth - literally, "That which was the word of Yahweh to Jeremiah concerning,' etc.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
CHAPTER 14 A grievous famine prophesied; its miseries, . The prophet prayeth, but God will not be entreated for them, 12. Lying prophets no excuse for them, . The prophet’ s complaint, . What dearth we are not told, nor when it happened; some think that it was in the time of the siege of Jerusalem; others, that it was in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah; but they judge most probably that think it was in the time of Jehoiakim, for we read, , of an extraordinary fast by him proclaimed, which many judge was upon this occasion. The Hebrew phrase which is here used signifying, the matter of the restraints, gives interpreters some liberty to abound in their senses of this text; but the following words make it evident, ,5, that the restraints here mentioned were God’ s restraining of water from them, so that the dearth was occasioned from a great drought, which is elegantly described in the five next verses, and deprecated , which make indeed but a preface to the revelation of the mind and will of God in this prophecy.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
Jeremiah 14:1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.Ver. 1. The word of the Lord that came to Jeremiah concerning the dearth.] De rebus retentionum - that is, concerning the drought or dearth by restraint of necessary rain and moisture - unde frugum raritas, annonae caritas, fames, from which the shortage of grain made the year’ s produce expensive, resulting in famine; whereupon followed a famine, as there doth also a "famine of the Word," where the divine influences are restrained. Junius rendereth it, Super verbis cohibitionum, concerning the words of cohibitions; that is, saith he, concerning the prayers made by the prophet and other good people for the diverting of God’ s judgments, publicly denounced.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
XIV. (1) Concerning the dearth.—Literally, on the word or tidings of the drought. This is clearly the opening of a new discourse, which continues to Jeremiah 17:18; but as no special calamity of this kind is mentioned in the historical account of Jeremiah’s life, its date cannot be fixed with certainty. As Jeremiah 15:15 -implies that he had already suffered scorn or persecution for his prophetic work, we may reasonably assume some period not earlier than the reign of Jehoiakim.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
CHAPTER XIV This chapter begins with foretelling a drought that should greatly distress the land of Judea, the effects of which are described in a most pathetic manner, 1-6. The prophet then, in the people's name, makes a confession of sins, and supplication for pardon, 7-9. But God declares his purpose to punish, forbidding Jeremiah to pray for the people, 10-12. False prophets are then complained of, and threatened with destruction, as are also those who attend to them, 13-16. The prophet, therefore, bewails their misery, 17, 18; and though he had just now been forbidden to intercede for them, yet, like a tender pastor, who could not cease to be concerned for their welfare, he falls on the happy expedient of introducing themselves as supplicating in their own name that mercy which he was not allowed to ask in his, 19-22. NOTES ON CHAP. XIV Verse 1. The word - that came - concerning the dearth.] This discourse is supposed to have been delivered, after the fourth year of Jehoiakim. Concerning the dearth. We have no historic record of any dearth that may fall in with the time of this prophecy, and perhaps it does not refer to any particular dearth: but this was a calamity to which Judea was very liable.
They had ordinarily very dry summers, for scarcely any rain fell from April to the middle of October; and during much of this time, the rivers were generally either very low or entirely dry. They kept the rain of the winter in tanks and reservoirs; and if little fell in winter, a dearth was unavoidable. See an account of a dearth in the time of Elijah, 1Kg 18:5, through which almost all the cattle were lost.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 14:1
The dearth - Really, the drought,
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:1
THE DROUGHT, Jeremiah 14:1-6.1. The word of the Lord — The title, not only of the section immediately following, but of the whole four chapters to chap. 18. Dearth — Better, drought.
Sermons on Jeremiah 14:1
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Why Are These Things Come Upon Me? by Dan Biser | This sermon delves into the reasons behind the challenges faced by individuals, families, churches, and nations, emphasizing the consequences of sin and the need for repentance and |
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Rooted and Grounded (Col. Ii. 6, 7) by Seth Rees | Seth Rees preaches on the importance of being rooted in Christ, emphasizing the connection between the hidden, secret life of a Christian and their outward, visible life. He highli |
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On a Rock in a Hard Place by Jack Hayford | Jack Hayford reflects on the survival of a young redwood tree in the midst of a powerful creek, drawing parallels to our own lives and the dry seasons we face. He emphasizes the im |
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Strengthened With All Might . . . Unto All Patience by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the apostle Paul's prayer for the Colossians to be empowered with divine strength, enabling them to endure trials with patience and joy. He contrasts mere e |
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The Trees of Righteousness Blossoming and Bringing Forth Fruit by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the importance of Christians endeavoring after fruitfulness, emphasizing the need to bring forth the fruits of righteousness to glorify God. He explain |