Jeremiah 18:9
Jeremiah 18:9 in Multiple Translations
And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom,
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it;
And whenever I say anything about building up a nation or a kingdom, and planting it;
At another time I could announce that I'm going to build up and give power to a nation or a kingdom.
And I wil speake suddenly concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdome to builde it and to plant it.
And the moment I speak concerning a nation, And concerning a kingdom, to build, and to plant,
At the instant I speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it,
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it ;
And I will suddenly speak of a nation and of a kingdom, to build up and plant it.
And there may be a time when I proclaim that I will establish a nation or kingdom and cause it to be strong [MET].
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 18:9
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Jeremiah 18:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/רֶ֣גַע
אֲדַבֵּ֔ר
עַל
גּ֖וֹי
וְ/עַל
מַמְלָכָ֑ה
לִ/בְנֹ֖ת
וְ/לִ/נְטֹֽעַ
וְ/רֶ֣גַע
regaʻ
H7281
moment
Conj | N-ms
אֲדַבֵּ֔ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
גּ֖וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-ms
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Conj | Prep
מַמְלָכָ֑ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
kingdom
N-fs
לִ/בְנֹ֖ת
bânâh
H1129
to build
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
וְ/לִ/נְטֹֽעַ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
to plant
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 18:9
וְ/רֶ֣גַע
regaʻ
H7281
"moment"
Conj | N-ms
This word describes a very short space of time, like the blink of an eye. It can be translated as a moment, instant, or suddenly.
Definition: 1) a moment adv 2) for a moment, at one moment...at another moment with prep 3) in a moment
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: instant, moment, space, suddenly. See also: Exodus 33:5; Isaiah 26:20; Psalms 6:11.
אֲדַבֵּ֔ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
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.
גּ֖וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וְ/עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Conj | 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.
מַמְלָכָ֑ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
"kingdom"
N-fs
This word refers to a kingdom or dominion, describing a ruler's power or territory. In the Bible, it is used to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's sovereignty. It emphasizes a ruler's authority and control.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom, realm 1b) sovereignty, dominion 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 113 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, king's, reign, royal. See also: Genesis 10:10; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalms 46:7.
לִ/בְנֹ֖ת
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
וְ/לִ/נְטֹֽעַ
nâṭaʻ
H5193
"to plant"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To plant or establish something, like in Genesis 2:8 where God planted a garden in Eden. It can also mean to fix or fasten something in place.
Definition: 1) to plant, fasten, fix, establish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to plant 1a2) to plant, establish (fig.) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be planted 1b2) to be established (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: fastened, plant(-er). See also: Genesis 2:8; Isaiah 17:10; Psalms 44:3.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 18:9
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 18:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 18:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
- Sermons on Jeremiah 18:9
Context — The Potter and the Clay
7At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed.
8But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring.
9And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom,
10and if it does evil in My sight and does not listen to My voice, then I will relent of the good I had intended for it. 11Now therefore, tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am planning a disaster for you and devising a plan against you. Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways, and correct your ways and deeds.’Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 31:28 | Just as I watched over them to uproot and tear down, to demolish, destroy, and bring disaster, so I will watch over them to build and to plant,” declares the LORD. |
| 2 | Amos 9:11–15 | “In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old, that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this. “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 1:10 | See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 11:17 | The LORD of Hosts, who planted you, has decreed disaster against you on account of the evil that the house of Israel and the house of Judah have brought upon themselves, provoking Me to anger by burning incense to Baal.” |
| 5 | Jeremiah 31:38 | “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this city will be rebuilt for Me, from the tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. |
| 6 | Ecclesiastes 3:2 | a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, |
| 7 | Jeremiah 31:4 | Again I will build you, and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel. Again you will take up your tambourines and go out in joyful dancing. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 30:18 | This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 32:41 | Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. |
Jeremiah 18:9 Summary
[God is a God who builds up and establishes nations and kingdoms, and He desires to do the same in our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 18:9. He wants to bless and prosper us, but His blessings are conditional upon our obedience to Him, as stated in Jeremiah 18:10. Just like a builder constructs a strong foundation for a building, God lays a strong foundation for our lives when we follow Him, as seen in Matthew 7:24-25. By trusting in God and following His ways, we can experience His blessings and establishment in our lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to 'build up and establish' a nation or kingdom in Jeremiah 18:9?
This phrase suggests that God is actively involved in the prosperity and success of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:18 where God gives the ability to produce wealth, and in Psalm 75:7 where God is the one who lifts people up to positions of power.
Is God's decision to build up a nation or kingdom unconditional?
No, as seen in Jeremiah 18:10, if the nation does evil in God's sight, He will relent of the good He had intended for it, indicating that God's blessings are conditional upon the nation's obedience to Him, as also stated in Leviticus 26:3-4.
How does this verse relate to God's sovereignty and human responsibility?
Jeremiah 18:9 shows that God's plans can change based on human actions, highlighting the interplay between God's sovereignty and human responsibility, as also seen in Ezekiel 18:21-23 where God desires for people to turn from their sins and live.
Can a nation or kingdom that is being built up by God still face challenges and difficulties?
Yes, as seen in Isaiah 30:18, God's people can still face challenges, but God will ultimately bless and establish those who trust in Him, as also stated in Jeremiah 29:11 where God plans to prosper and give hope to His people.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God is currently building up and establishing His kingdom in my life, and how can I cooperate with His plans?
- In what ways can I, as a member of God's kingdom, contribute to the building up and establishment of His kingdom in the world around me?
- How does the knowledge that God's plans can change based on human actions motivate me to pray and seek God's will for my life and the lives of those around me?
- What are some potential consequences of a nation or kingdom turning away from God, and how can I, as a believer, help to prevent this from happening in my own community?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 18:9
And [at what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom,.... By way of promise on the other hand: or, "and the moment I shall speak", c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 18:9
And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant it; No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
Jeremiah 18:9 And [at what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant [it];Ver. 9. And at what instant I shall speak.] All is done as God the great Induperator commandeth, whether it be for or against a nation, or a particular man only. To build or to plant it.] As he did this kingdom of England; which was therefore anciently called Regnum Dei, kingdom of God, and reckoned among the fortunate islands.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
(7-10) At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation . . .—The words carry the thoughts of the prophet back to those which had been stamped indelibly on his memory when he was first called to his work (Jeremiah 1:10). He is now taught that that work was throughout conditional. In bold anthropomorphic speech Jehovah represents himself as changing His purpose, even suddenly, “in an instant,” if the nation that is affected by it passes from evil to good or from good to evil. The seeming change is but the expression of an unchanged eternal Law of Righteousness, dealing with men according to their works. This, and not the assertion of an arbitrary, irresistibly predestinating will, was the lesson the prophet had been taught by the parable of the potter’s wheel.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
Verse 9. See Clarke on Jeremiah 18:7.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 18:9
7–10. See introd. note.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 18:9
7, 9. At what instant… at what instant — These phrases are correlative, like the now… now, of Jeremiah 18:11.
Sermons on Jeremiah 18:9
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Romans 9:22 Autonomy and Providence by Ernest O'Neill | Ernest O'Neill discusses the concepts of autonomy and providence, challenging the congregation to consider what they will do with the rest of their lives, emphasizing that God has |
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The Eyes of the Lord Upon by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes that the eyes of the Lord are always watching over those whose hearts are upright towards Him, as illustrated in 2 Chronicles 16:9. He reflects on King Asa's f |
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Babylon Is Falling by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the emergence of a new wave of Holy Ghost music in the church. He emphasizes the importance of worship and praise, particularly through the r |
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Amos 9 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his 14-month journey through different nations, carrying only what he could on his back. He emphasizes the diversity of people he encountere |
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Dvd 32 Wilderness Appointment by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of preparing for the last days and the restoration of Israel, highlighting the need for sanctification, mercy, and a deep consecration to God. |
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The Davidic Character of the Kingdom by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the misinterpretation of scriptures by the church, particularly in relation to Israel. He references Isaiah 16:4-5 and Amos 9:11 to emphasize |
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Dvd 31 the Prophetic Challenge of Israel by Art Katz | This sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and embracing the centrality of Israel in God's redemptive plan, highlighting the need for the church to align with God's pro |