Jeremiah 18:19
Jeremiah 18:19 in Multiple Translations
Attend to me, O LORD. Hear what my accusers are saying!
Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.
Give heed to me, O Jehovah, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.
Give thought to me, O Lord, and give ear to the voice of those who put forward a cause against me.
Lord, please pay attention to what's happening to me! Listen to what my accusers are saying!
Hearken vnto mee, O Lord, and heare the voyce of them that contend with me.
Give attention, O Jehovah, unto me, And hearken to the voice of those contending with me.
Give heed to me, LORD, and listen to the voice of those who contend with me.
Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.
Give heed to me, O Lord, and hear the voice of my adversaries.
Then I prayed, “Yahweh, please listen to me! And listen to what my enemies are saying about me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 18:19
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Jeremiah 18:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הַקְשִׁ֥יבָ/ה
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלָ֑/י
וּ/שְׁמַ֖ע
לְ/ק֥וֹל
יְרִיבָֽ/י
הַקְשִׁ֥יבָ/ה
qâshab
H7181
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלָ֑/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
וּ/שְׁמַ֖ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לְ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
voice
Prep | N-ms
יְרִיבָֽ/י
yârîyb
H3401
opponent
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 18:19
הַקְשִׁ֥יבָ/ה
qâshab
H7181
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
To listen carefully is what this Hebrew word means, like pricking up your ears to hear something. It's used in many Bible verses, including Proverbs and Isaiah, to encourage people to pay attention. The KJV translates it as 'attend' or 'hear'.
Definition: 1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Song of Solomon 8:13; Psalms 5:3.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
אֵלָ֑/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
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.
וּ/שְׁמַ֖ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
לְ/ק֥וֹל
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
יְרִיבָֽ/י
yârîyb
H3401
"opponent"
N-mp | Suff
This word describes someone who is contentious or an opponent, often used to describe a person who strives or contends with others. It appears in the Bible to describe conflict and adversity. The KJV translates it as that contenteth or that strive.
Definition: contender, opponent, adversary
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: that content(-eth), that strive. See also: Psalms 35:1; Isaiah 49:25; Jeremiah 18:19.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 18:19
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 18:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 18:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:19
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:19
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 18:19
- Sermons on Jeremiah 18:19
Context — Another Plot against Jeremiah
17I will scatter them before the enemy like the east wind. I will show them My back and not My face in the day of their calamity.”
18Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”
19Attend to me, O LORD. Hear what my accusers are saying!
20Should good be repaid with evil? Yet they have dug a pit for me. Remember how I stood before You to speak good on their behalf, to turn Your wrath from them. 21Therefore, hand their children over to famine; pour out the power of the sword upon them. Let their wives become childless and widowed; let their husbands be slain by disease, their young men struck down by the sword in battle.Cross References
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| 1 | Nehemiah 6:9 | For they were all trying to frighten us, saying, “Their hands will be weakened in the work, and it will never be finished.” But now, my God, strengthen my hands. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Psalms 55:16–17 | But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice. |
| 4 | Micah 7:8 | Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. |
| 5 | Psalms 109:28 | Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice. |
| 6 | Luke 6:11–12 | But the scribes and Pharisees were filled with rage and began to discuss with one another what they might do to Jesus. In those days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and He spent the night in prayer to God. |
| 7 | Psalms 64:1–4 | Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy. Hide me from the scheming of the wicked, from the mob of workers of iniquity, who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows, ambushing the innocent in seclusion, shooting suddenly, without fear. |
| 8 | Psalms 56:1–3 | Be merciful to me, O God, for men are hounding me; all day they press their attack. My enemies pursue me all day long, for many proudly assail me. When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 4:4–5 | Hear us, O God, for we are despised. Turn their scorn back upon their own heads, and let them be taken as plunder to a land of captivity. Do not cover up their iniquity or let their sin be blotted out from Your sight, for they have provoked the builders. |
| 10 | Psalms 109:4 | In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. |
Jeremiah 18:19 Summary
[Jeremiah 18:19 is a prayer where Jeremiah asks God to listen to what his enemies are saying about him. He's trusting that God will hear and take care of him, just like Psalm 34:15 says that God's eyes are on the righteous and His ears are open to their cry. Jeremiah is showing us that when we're facing hard times or criticism, we can bring our concerns to God and trust in His care. We can also learn from Jeremiah's example to speak God's truth and trust in His power to work, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Jeremiah 1:17-19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jeremiah asking God to do in Jeremiah 18:19?
Jeremiah is asking God to pay attention to him and hear what his accusers are saying, which shows his trust in God's justice and care, similar to David's cry in Psalms 55:2-3 where he asks God to attend to his prayer and give ear to his plea.
Why are Jeremiah's accusers speaking against him?
Jeremiah's accusers are speaking against him because they want to silence him and stop him from proclaiming God's message, as seen in Jeremiah 18:18 where they say 'let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words'.
How does Jeremiah's prayer in Jeremiah 18:19 relate to his ministry as a prophet?
Jeremiah's prayer in Jeremiah 18:19 shows his dependence on God and his commitment to speaking God's truth, even in the face of opposition, which is a key aspect of his ministry as a prophet, as seen in Jeremiah 1:17-19 where God calls him to speak His words to the nations.
What can we learn from Jeremiah's example in Jeremiah 18:19 about dealing with criticism or opposition?
We can learn from Jeremiah's example to trust in God's justice and care, and to bring our concerns and prayers to Him, rather than trying to defend ourselves or seek revenge, as seen in Matthew 5:44 where Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply Jeremiah's trust in God's justice to my own life, especially when facing criticism or opposition?
- How can I, like Jeremiah, bring my concerns and prayers to God, rather than trying to handle them on my own?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's care and justice, and how can I pray about those things?
- In what ways can I, like Jeremiah, speak God's truth and trust in His power to work, even in difficult circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 18:19
Give heed to me, O Lord,.... To his prayer, since his enemies would not give heed to his prophecies; and God does give heed to the cries and complaints of his ministers, when men will not give heed
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:19
Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me. Give heed to me, O Lord - contrasted with "let us not give heed to any of his words" (Jeremiah 18:18).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:19
The several following verses, to the end of this chapter, contain the prophet’ s prayer by way of appeal to God against those wicked men: Lord, (saith he,) though they are resolved to take no heed to my words, yet do thou give heed to them, and do thou take notice of those men that contend with me. Take notice of what they say, not to confirm, but to cross their desires, and to be revenged on them for them.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:19
Jeremiah 18:19 Give heed to me, O LORD, and hearken to the voice of them that contend with me.Ver. 19. Give heed to me, O Lord.] Though they will not, yet do thou, I beseech thee. This is ordinary with good men, when wearied out with the world’ s misusages, to turn them to God, and to seek help of him.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:19
(19) Give heed to me . . .—This is the prophet’s answer to the resolve of the people, “Let us not give heed.” He appeals in the accents of a passionate complaint to One who will heed his words. The opening words are almost as an echo of Psa 35:1.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:19
18–23. See introd. note to section.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 18:19
The voice - i. e., the outcry and threats.
Sermons on Jeremiah 18:19
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We Travel an Appointed Way by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of staying focused on God's calling, as exemplified by Nehemiah, who rose from his sorrow to rebuild Jerusalem despite ridicule and opposition. |
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The Father's Business by Victor Maxwell | Victor Maxwell preaches on the importance of being about our Father's business, drawing from the example of Jesus at a young age who was already aware of His identity and mission. |
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How Do We Maintain Joy? by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that the joy of the Lord is our strength, as illustrated in Nehemiah 8:10, where the Israelites, after returning from Babylonian captivity, were captivat |
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Nehemiah 6:9 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes that the believer's strength comes from God, highlighting the necessity of relying on divine power rather than personal strength. He illustrates this through |
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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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Fearfulness in the Presence of the Lord by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of faith and trust in God's plan. He uses the story of Gideon from the book of Judges to illustrate this point. Gideon was called |
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God's People Will Never Be Ashamed in the Time of Calamity by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God during times of fear and calamity, highlighting the need to commit to God's promises and believe in His ability to work mir |