Jeremiah 35:10

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But we have lived in tents and have obeyed and done exactly as our forefather Jonadab commanded us.

American Standard Version (1901)

but we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Bible in Basic English

But we have been living in tents, and have done everything which Jonadab our father gave us orders to do.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But we have dwelt in tents, and have been obedient according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Free Bible Version

We've lived in tents and have obeyed our forefather Jonadab, following everything he ordered us to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

But we haue remained in tentes, and haue obeyed, and done according to all that Ionadab our father commanded vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Translation for Translators

We have lived in tents. We have obeyed all the commands that Jehonadab, our ancestor, gave us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

We have lived in tents and we have obeyed and done all that Jonadab our ancestor commanded us.

Noah Webster Bible

But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

World English Bible

but we have lived in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Young's Literal Translation

and we dwell in tents, and we hearken, and we do according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us;

Context

The Obedience of the Rechabites

⁹Nor have we built houses in which to live, and we have not owned any vineyards or fields or crops.¹⁰But we have lived in tents and have obeyed and done exactly as our forefather Jonadab commanded us.

Summary

In Jeremiah 35:10, the Rechabites are commended for their faithfulness in obeying the command of their ancestor Jonadab. Despite being offered wine by Jeremiah as a test, they refused to drink it, honoring the vow made by their forefather. This passage serves as a contrast to the disobedience of the people of Judah to God's commands, highlighting the importance of loyalty and obedience in fulfilling one's commitments. It also emphasizes the value of honoring family traditions and upholding righteous principles, even in the face of temptation or pressure to compromise.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But we have dwelt in tents,.... Ever since, until very lately, when they had taken up their dwelling in Jerusalem; the reason of which is presently given: and have obeyed, and done according to all Jonadab our father commanded us; and should it be objected, that in one point they had not obeyed, in that they had left their tents, and now dwelt in Jerusalem; they had this to say in answer to it, and as the reason of their so doing, as follows:

Jeremiah 35:10

The Obedience of the Rechabites

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

But we have lived in tents and have obeyed and done exactly as our forefather Jonadab commanded us.

American Standard Version (1901)

but we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Bible in Basic English

But we have been living in tents, and have done everything which Jonadab our father gave us orders to do.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But we have dwelt in tents, and have been obedient according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Free Bible Version

We've lived in tents and have obeyed our forefather Jonadab, following everything he ordered us to do.

Geneva Bible 1599

But we haue remained in tentes, and haue obeyed, and done according to all that Ionadab our father commanded vs.

King James (Authorized) Version

But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Translation for Translators

We have lived in tents. We have obeyed all the commands that Jehonadab, our ancestor, gave us.

Unlocked Literal Bible

We have lived in tents and we have obeyed and done all that Jonadab our ancestor commanded us.

Noah Webster Bible

But we have dwelt in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

World English Bible

but we have lived in tents, and have obeyed, and done according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us.

Young's Literal Translation

and we dwell in tents, and we hearken, and we do according to all that Jonadab our father commanded us;