Jeremiah 35:5

Verse

Then I set pitchers full of wine and some cups before the men of the house of the Rechabites, and I said to them, “Drink some wine.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups; and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.

Bible in Basic English

And I put before the sons of the Rechabites basins full of wine and cups, and I said to them, Take some wine.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups: and I said to them: Drink ye wine.

Free Bible Version

I placed some jugs full of wine and some cups before the Rechabites and told them, “Have some wine to drink.”

Geneva Bible 1599

And I set before the sonnes of the house of the Rechabites, pots full of wine, and cuppes, and said vnto them, Drinke wine.

King James (Authorized) Version

And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.

Translation for Translators

I set jugs of wine in front of them and urged them to drink some,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then I placed bowls and cups full of wine in front of the Rekabites and said to them, “Drink some wine.”

Noah Webster Bible

And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said to them, Drink ye wine.

World English Bible

I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites bowls full of wine, and cups; and I said to them, “Drink wine!”

Young's Literal Translation

and I put before the sons of the house of the Rechabites goblets full of wine, and cups, and I say unto them, Drink ye wine.

Context

The Obedience of the Rechabites

⁴and I brought them into the house of the LORD, to a chamber occupied by the sons of Hanan son of Igdaliah, a man of God. This room was near the chamber of the officials, which was above the chamber of Maaseiah son of Shallum the doorkeeper.⁵Then I set pitchers full of wine and some cups before the men of the house of the Rechabites, and I said to them, “Drink some wine.”

Summary

In Jeremiah 35:5, the Rechabites are commended for their obedience to their ancestor Jonadab's command to abstain from wine, build no houses, sow no seed, and plant no vineyards. Despite living in Jerusalem, they remained faithful to their forefather's instructions, showcasing their commitment to honoring their family heritage. This passage serves as a contrast to the disobedience of the Israelites to God's commands, highlighting the importance of loyalty, obedience, and honoring one's heritage. It also emphasizes the value of honoring and respecting the traditions and instructions passed down through generations.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups,.... Which the prophet might have out of the chambers where these vessels were, and particularly from Maaseiah, if he was a keeper of them, as before observed. The number of men gathered together was probably very large; and therefore pots, or large vessels of wine, were prepared, and set before them, and cups, lesser vessels, to drink out of: and I said unto them, drink ye wine; he invited them to it, and bid them welcome; nay, more, he might not only encourage, but enjoin them to drink it; though, as Gataker observes, he does not say unto them, "thus saith the Lord, drink wine"; for then they must have done it, and doubtless would; since it is right to obey God rather than man, even parents.