Jeremiah 21:11
Jeremiah 21:11 in Multiple Translations
Moreover, tell the house of the king of Judah to hear the word of the LORD.
¶ And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
And touching the house of the king of Judah, hear ye the word of Jehovah:
About the family of the king of Judah. Give ear to the word of the Lord;
In addition tell the royal family of the king of Judah to listen to the Lord's message:
And say vnto the house of the King of Iudah, Heare ye the worde of the Lord.
And as to the house of the king of Judah, Hear ye a word of Jehovah;
“Concerning the house of the king of Judah, hear the LORD’s word:
And concerning the house of the king of Judah, say , Hear ye the word of the LORD;
And to the house of the king of Juda: Hear ye the word of the Lord,
Yahweh also told me to say this to the family of the king of Judah: “Listen to this message from Yahweh!
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 21:11
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Jeremiah 21:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/בֵית֙
מֶ֣לֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֔ה
שִׁמְע֖וּ
דְּבַר
יְהוָֽה
וּ/לְ/בֵית֙
bayith
H1004
place
Conj | Prep | N-ms
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
שִׁמְע֖וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 21:11
וּ/לְ/בֵית֙
bayith
H1004
"place"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
שִׁמְע֖וּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
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.
דְּבַר
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.
יְהוָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 21:11
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 21:11 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 21:11
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 21:11
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 21:11
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 21:11
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
Context — A Message to the House of David
9Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who besiege you will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war.
10For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’
11Moreover, tell the house of the king of Judah to hear the word of the LORD.
12O house of David, this is what the LORD says: ‘Administer justice every morning, and rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor, or My wrath will go forth like fire and burn with no one to extinguish it because of their evil deeds. 13Behold, I am against you who dwell above the valley, atop the rocky plateau— declares the LORD— you who say, “Who can come against us? Who can enter our dwellings?”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeremiah 17:20 | Say to them, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, all people of Judah and Jerusalem who enter through these gates. |
| 2 | Micah 3:1 | Then I said: “Hear now, O leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel. Should you not know justice? |
| 3 | Jeremiah 13:18 | Say to the king and to the queen mother: “Take a lowly seat, for your glorious crowns have fallen from your heads.” |
Jeremiah 21:11 Summary
[Jeremiah 21:11 is a call from God to the leaders of Judah to listen to His word and obey His commands. This is important because, as leaders, their decisions affect many people, and God wants them to make wise and just choices (as seen in Jeremiah 21:12). By listening to God's word, they can avoid the disasters that God has planned for those who disobey Him (Jeremiah 21:10). This verse reminds us that we all need to listen to God's word and obey His commands, just like the leaders of Judah.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is God speaking specifically to the house of the king of Judah in Jeremiah 21:11?
God is speaking to the house of the king of Judah because they are the leaders of the nation and are responsible for making decisions that affect the entire people, as seen in Jeremiah 21:12 where God instructs them to administer justice every morning.
What does it mean to 'hear the word of the LORD' in Jeremiah 21:11?
To hear the word of the LORD means to listen to and obey God's commands and instructions, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4 where it says 'Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.'
Is Jeremiah 21:11 a call to repentance or a declaration of judgment?
Jeremiah 21:11 is a call to the house of the king of Judah to listen to God's word, which implies a call to repentance, as seen in Jeremiah 18:8 where God says 'If that nation I warned repents of its evil, then I will relent and not inflict on it the disaster I had planned.'
How does Jeremiah 21:11 relate to the surrounding verses?
Jeremiah 21:11 is a warning to the house of the king of Judah to listen to God's word, which is sandwiched between declarations of judgment in Jeremiah 21:9-10 and 21:12-13, emphasizing the urgency of their need to repent and obey God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can 'hear the word of the LORD' in my own life, and how can I be sure I am listening to God's voice?
- In what ways am I like the house of the king of Judah, and how can I apply the lessons of Jeremiah 21:11 to my own leadership roles or responsibilities?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to 'hear the word of the LORD' and make changes to align with God's will?
- How can I balance the call to 'hear the word of the LORD' with the reality of living in a world that often contradicts God's commands and values?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 21:11
And touching the house of the king of Judah, [say],.... Or "to the house of the king of Judah" (p); that is, his palace, as Calvin understands it; go to it, and there say as follows, as in Jeremiah
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 21:11
And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the LORD; No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
By the house of the king of Judah he means the house of Zedekiah, the court, or those (as appeareth by the next verse) who were the magistrates. These, how great soever, are not excused from the common obligation upon all to listen to and to obey the revelations of the Divine will.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
Jeremiah 21:11 And touching the house of the king of Judah, [say], Hear ye the word of the LORD;Ver. 11. And touching the house of the king of Judah, say,] i.e., His courtiers and his counsellors. which probably were now as bad or worse than they had been in his father Josiah’ s days. "Her princes within her were roaring lions, her judges evening wolves."
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
(11) Say, Hear ye the word of the Lord.—The interpolated “say” is not wanted, and tends to convey the probably wrong impression that we are dealing with a new message rather than a continuation of the former one. The question whether it is such a continuation has been variously answered by different commentators. On the one hand, the conditional threatenings are said to imply an earlier stage of Jeremiah’s work than the doom, absolute and unconditional, pronounced in Jeremiah 21:1-10, and so have led men to refer the message to the earlier years of Jehoiakim. On the other, it is urged that the words may have the character of a last promise, and therefore a last warning.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 21:11
11, 12. See note introductory to section. These vv. are quite out of connexion with either the preceding or following. They are made up of Jer 22:3 and Jeremiah 4:4, and seem to be a fragment of Jeremiah, but here misplaced. They refer to an earlier time, when reformation might still be looked for.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 21:11
Rather, And as to the royal house of Judah, Hear ye. Omit say. The words are no command to the prophet, but form his introduction to the discourse which extends to the end of Jer 23:8.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 21:11
11, 12. Some regard these verses as entirely independent of the foregoing, but there is no sufficient reason for this.