Jeremiah 14:7
Jeremiah 14:7 in Multiple Translations
Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.
¶ O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.
Though our iniquities testify against us, work thou for thy name’s sake, O Jehovah; for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.
Though our sins give witness against us, do something, O Lord, for the honour of your name: for again and again we have been turned away from you, we have done evil against you.
Even though our sins give evidence against us, Lord, please do something for us because of your good nature. Yes, we have rebelled against you so often; we have sinned against you.
O Lord, though our iniquities testifie against vs, deale with vs according to thy name: for our rebellions are many, we sinned against thee.
Surely our iniquities have testified against us, O Jehovah, work for Thy name's sake, For many have been our backslidings, Against Thee we have sinned.
Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name’s sake, LORD; for our rebellions are many. We have sinned against you.
O LORD, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name's sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee.
If our iniquities have testified against us, O Lord, do thou it for thy name’s sake, for our rebellions are many, we have sinned against thee.
The people say, “Yahweh, we have turned away from you and sinned many times, and now we know that we are being punished because of our sins, but please help us in order that everyone can see that you are very great [MTY].
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 14:7
Study Notes — Jeremiah 14:7
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- Cross References
- Jeremiah 14:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 14:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 14:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 14:7
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 14:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
- Sermons on Jeremiah 14:7
Context — Drought, Famine, Sword, and Plague
7Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.
8O Hope of Israel, its Savior in times of distress, why are You like a stranger in the land, like a traveler who stays but a night? 9Why are You like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? Yet You are among us, O LORD, and we are called by Your name. Do not forsake us!Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 25:11 | For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great. |
| 2 | Hosea 5:5 | Israel’s arrogance testifies against them; Israel and Ephraim stumble in their iniquity; even Judah stumbles with them. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 14:20–21 | We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, the guilt of our fathers; indeed, we have sinned against You. For the sake of Your name do not despise us; do not disgrace Your glorious throne. Remember Your covenant with us; do not break it. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 5:6 | Therefore a lion from the forest will strike them down, a wolf from the desert will ravage them. A leopard will lie in wait near their cities, and everyone who ventures out will be torn to pieces. For their rebellious acts are many, and their unfaithful deeds are numerous. |
| 5 | Isaiah 59:12 | For our transgressions are multiplied before You, and our sins testify against us. Our transgressions are indeed with us, and we know our iniquities: |
| 6 | Jeremiah 2:19 | Your own evil will discipline you; your own apostasies will reprimand you. Consider and realize how evil and bitter it is for you to forsake the LORD your God and to have no fear of Me,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts. |
| 7 | Hosea 7:10 | Israel’s arrogance testifies against them, yet they do not return to the LORD their God; despite all this, they do not seek Him. |
| 8 | Ephesians 1:6 | to the praise of His glorious grace, which He has freely given us in the Beloved One. |
| 9 | Ephesians 1:12 | in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, would be for the praise of His glory. |
| 10 | Daniel 9:5–16 | we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. We have not listened to Your servants the prophets, who spoke in Your name to our kings, leaders, and fathers, and to all the people of the land. To You, O Lord, belongs righteousness, but this day we are covered with shame—the men of Judah, the people of Jerusalem, and all Israel near and far, in all the countries to which You have driven us because of our unfaithfulness to You. O LORD, we are covered with shame—our kings, our leaders, and our fathers—because we have sinned against You. To the Lord our God belong compassion and forgiveness, even though we have rebelled against Him and have not obeyed the voice of the LORD our God to walk in His laws, which He set before us through His servants the prophets. All Israel has transgressed Your law and turned away, refusing to obey Your voice; so the oath and the curse written in the Law of Moses the servant of God has been poured out on us, because we have sinned against You. You have carried out the words spoken against us and against our rulers by bringing upon us a great disaster. For under all of heaven, nothing has ever been done like what has been done to Jerusalem. Just as it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us, yet we have not sought the favor of the LORD our God by turning from our iniquities and giving attention to Your truth. Therefore the LORD has kept the calamity in store and brought it upon us. For the LORD our God is righteous in all He does; yet we have not obeyed His voice. Now, O Lord our God, who brought Your people out of the land of Egypt with a mighty hand, and who made for Yourself a name renowned to this day, we have sinned; we have acted wickedly. O Lord, in keeping with all Your righteous acts, I pray that Your anger and wrath may turn away from Your city Jerusalem, Your holy mountain; for because of our sins and the iniquities of our fathers, Jerusalem and Your people are a reproach to all around us. |
Jeremiah 14:7 Summary
[This verse is saying that even though we have done many wrong things, we are asking God to help us because of who He is, not because of who we are. It's like saying, 'God, please help us because You are a good and loving God, even if we don't deserve it.' This is similar to what is said in Psalm 25:11, where it says God will forgive our sins for His name's sake. We acknowledge that we have sinned against Him, but we are counting on His love and faithfulness to forgive us and help us. By asking God to act for the sake of His name, we are putting our trust in His character and promise to forgive and restore us, as seen in Jeremiah 31:34 where God says He will forgive our iniquity and remember our sin no more.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for our iniquities to testify against us?
Our iniquities testifying against us means that our sins are evident and speak for themselves, much like the witnesses in a courtroom, as seen in Jeremiah 14:7 and also in Ezekiel 36:31 where it says we loathe ourselves for our iniquities.
Why does the verse ask God to act for the sake of His name?
The request for God to act for the sake of His name is a plea for Him to intervene and demonstrate His character, as His name represents His holiness, love, and faithfulness, similar to what is said in Ezekiel 36:22-23 where God acts to sanctify His great name.
What is the significance of acknowledging our rebellions and sins against God?
Acknowledging our rebellions and sins against God, as in Jeremiah 14:7, shows humility and a recognition of our need for forgiveness and restoration, which is also emphasized in 1 John 1:9 where it says God is faithful to forgive us our sins.
How does this verse reflect the relationship between God and His people?
This verse reflects a relationship where God's people acknowledge their sinfulness and God's holiness, and they appeal to His character and faithfulness, much like in Isaiah 63:15-16 where the people ask God to look down and see their distress, demonstrating their dependence on Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which my own iniquities testify against me, and how can I acknowledge and repent of them?
- In what ways can I see God's name being dishonored in my life or in the world around me, and how can I pray for Him to act for the sake of His name?
- How does recognizing my rebellions and sins against God impact my relationship with Him, and what steps can I take to seek forgiveness and restoration?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's faithfulness and character, even when I have sinned against Him, and how can I apply this trust in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 14:7
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 14:7
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 14:7
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 14:7
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 14:7
Sermons on Jeremiah 14:7
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When God Seems Powerless by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the lamentation of the people of God, Judah and Jerusalem, who were focused on their own troubles and loss but failed to recognize the evil o |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Part 2 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing and confessing our sins before the Lord, both individually and collectively as a church and nation. It delves into various Bibl |
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God's Great Name, the Ground and Reason of Saving Great Sinners by Ralph Erskine | Ralph Erskine emphasizes that God's salvation of sinners is fundamentally for His own name's sake, rather than for any merit on the part of the sinners themselves. He explains that |
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Evening Thoughts - October by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow reflects on the profound nature of God's law, emphasizing its perfection and the necessity of love for God as the ultimate fulfillment of the law. He discusses the |
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Pardon for the Greatest Sinners by Jonathan Edwards | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that pardon and forgiveness are offered to all sinners, regardless of the magnitude of their sins, if they come to God seeking mercy. The in |
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Pardon for the Greatest of Sinners by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on Psalm 25:11, highlighting how David, in a time of affliction, pleads for pardon based on God's name's sake and the greatness of his sins. Edwards empha |
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Forsaken and Found by Thomas Bradbury | Thomas Bradbury preaches on the marvellous grace of Jehovah-Jesus revealed in the narrative of David finding an Egyptian in the field. The sermon highlights the kindness and compas |






