Jeremiah 35:6

Jeremiah 35:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

“We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine.

King James Version KJV

But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever:

American Standard Version ASV

But they said, We will drink no wine; for Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons, for ever:

Bible in Basic English BBE

But they said, We will take no wine: for Jonadab, the son of Rechab our father, gave us orders, saying, You are to take no wine, you or your sons, for ever:

Free Bible Version FBV

“We don't drink wine,” they said, “because our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab gave us these orders: ‘You and your descendants must never drink wine.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

But they said, We will drinke no wine: for Ionadab the sonne of Rechab our father commanded vs, saying, Ye shall drinke no wine, neither you nor your sonnes for euer.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And they say, 'We do not drink wine: for Jonadab son of Rechab, our father, charged us, saying, Ye do not drink wine, ye and your sons — unto the age;

World English Bible WEB

But they said, “We will drink no wine; for Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us, saying, ‘You shall drink no wine, neither you nor your children, forever.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever:

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And they answered: We will not drink wine: because Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us, saying: You shall drink no wine, neither you, nor your children, for ever:

Translation for Translators T4T

but they refused. They said, “We do not drink wine, because our ancestor Jehonadab, the son of Rechab, commanded us, saying ‘You and your descendants must never drink wine.

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Jeremiah 35:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ לֹ֣א נִשְׁתֶּה יָּ֑יִן כִּי֩ יוֹנָדָ֨ב בֶּן רֵכָ֜ב אָבִ֗י/נוּ צִוָּ֤ה עָלֵ֨י/נוּ֙ לֵ/אמֹ֔ר לֹ֧א תִשְׁתּוּ יַ֛יִן אַתֶּ֥ם וּ/בְנֵי/כֶ֖ם עַד עוֹלָֽם

וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 not Part

נִשְׁתֶּה shâthâh H8354 to drink V-Qal-Imperf-1cp

יָּ֑יִן yayin H3196 wine N-ms

כִּי֩ kîy H3588 for Conj

יוֹנָדָ֨ב Yôwnâdâb H3122 Jonadab N-proper

בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms

רֵכָ֜ב Rêkâb H7394 Rechab N-proper

אָבִ֗י/נוּ ʼâb H1 father N-ms | Suff

צִוָּ֤ה tsâvâh H6680 to command V-Piel-Perf-3ms

עָלֵ֨י/נוּ֙ ʻal H5921 upon Prep | Suff

לֵ/אמֹ֔ר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

לֹ֧א lôʼ H3808 not Part

תִשְׁתּוּ shâthâh H8354 to drink V-Qal-Imperf-2mp

יַ֛יִן yayin H3196 wine N-ms

אַתֶּ֥ם ʼattâh H859 you(m.s.) Pron

וּ/בְנֵי/כֶ֖ם bên H1121 son Conj | N-mp | Suff

עַד ʻad H5704 till Prep

עוֹלָֽם ʻôwlâm H5769 forever N-ms

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 35:6

וַ/יֹּאמְר֖וּ ʼâmar H559 "to say" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

לֹ֣א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

נִשְׁתֶּה shâthâh H8354 "to drink" V-Qal-Imperf-1cp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.

Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)

Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.

יָּ֑יִן yayin H3196 "wine" N-ms

The Hebrew word for wine, 'yayin', refers to fermented wine and its effects, including intoxication. It is often mentioned in the Bible in the context of banquets and feasts, such as in the book of Esther.

Definition: wine

Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.

כִּי֩ kîy H3588 "for" Conj

A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.

Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.

יוֹנָדָ֨ב Yôwnâdâb H3122 "Jonadab" N-proper

Jonadab was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy, mentioned in 2 Kings 10:15, and was the son of Rechab. He was also known as Jehonadab, meaning Jehovah is willing.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.10.15; son of: Rechab (H7394H); also called Jehonadab at 2Ki.10.15,23; Another name of ye.ho.na.dav (יְהוֹנָדָב "Jonadab" H3082G) § Jonadab or Jehonadab = "Jehovah is willing" 1) a son of Rechab, chief of the Rechabites, in the time of Jehu and Ahab 2) a nephew of David

Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: Jonadab. See also: 2 Samuel 13:3; Jeremiah 35:6; Jeremiah 35:10.

בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms

In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.

Definition: : child/son

Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.

רֵכָ֜ב Rêkâb H7394 "Rechab" N-proper

Rechab is a personal name in the Bible, meaning rider, and refers to several individuals, including a father of Jehonadab and a leader named Malchijah who helped repair Jerusalem's wall. The name appears in the books of Nehemiah and 2 Kings.

Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.3.14; father of: Malchijah (H4441N) § Rechab = "rider" 1) father of Jehonadab in the time of king Jehu of the northern kingdom of Israel 2) father of Malchijah, a leader of the district of Beth Haccerem and repairer of the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah 3) one of the 2 captains whom Ishbosheth took into his service and who conspired to murder him Rechabites, of Rechab "rider" adj pr 4) descendants of Rechab

Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: Rechab. See also: 2 Samuel 4:2; 1 Chronicles 2:55; Jeremiah 35:6.

אָבִ֗י/נוּ ʼâb H1 "father" N-ms | Suff

In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.

Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)

Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.

צִוָּ֤ה tsâvâh H6680 "to command" V-Piel-Perf-3ms

To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded

Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.

עָלֵ֨י/נוּ֙ ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep | Suff

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.

לֵ/אמֹ֔ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

לֹ֧א lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

תִשְׁתּוּ shâthâh H8354 "to drink" V-Qal-Imperf-2mp

יַ֛יִן yayin H3196 "wine" N-ms

Definition: wine

Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber). See also: Genesis 9:21; Proverbs 20:1; Psalms 60:5.

אַתֶּ֥ם ʼattâh H859 "you(m.s.)" Pron

You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.

Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)

Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.

וּ/בְנֵי/כֶ֖ם bên H1121 "son" Conj | N-mp | Suff

Definition: : child/son

עַד ʻad H5704 "till" Prep

This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.

Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.

עוֹלָֽם ʻôwlâm H5769 "forever" N-ms

This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.

Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity

Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 35:6

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Context
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Jeremiah 35:6 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 35:6
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 35:6
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 35:6
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6
Sermons on Jeremiah 35:6

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.”

6“We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine.

7Nor are you ever to build a house or sow seed or plant a vineyard. Those things are not for you. Instead, you must live in tents all your lives, so that you may live a long time in the land where you wander.’ 8And we have obeyed the voice of our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab in all he commanded us. So we have not drunk wine all our lives—neither we nor our wives nor our sons and daughters.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Luke 1:15	for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
2	1 Chronicles 2:55	and the clans of the scribes who lived at Jabez—the Tirathites, Shimeathites, and Sucathites. These are the Kenites who came from Hammath, the father of the house of Rechab.
3	2 Kings 10:15	When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot,
4	Judges 13:7	But he said to me, ‘Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son. Now, therefore, do not drink wine or strong drink, and do not eat anything unclean, because the boy will be a Nazirite to God from the womb until the day of his death.’”
5	Leviticus 10:9	“You and your sons are not to drink wine or strong drink when you enter the Tent of Meeting, or else you will die; this is a permanent statute for the generations to come.
6	Judges 13:14	She must not eat anything that comes from the vine, nor drink any wine or strong drink, nor eat anything unclean. She must do everything I have commanded her.”
7	Exodus 20:12	Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
8	2 Kings 10:23	Next, Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab entered the temple of Baal, and Jehu said to the servants of Baal, “Look around to see that there are no servants of the LORD here among you—only servants of Baal.”
9	Ephesians 6:2–3	“Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.”
10	Jeremiah 35:10	But we have lived in tents and have obeyed and done exactly as our forefather Jonadab commanded us.

Jeremiah 35:6 Summary

The Rechabites refused to drink wine because their forefather Jonadab son of Rechab had commanded them not to, as seen in Jeremiah 35:6. This shows that they valued obeying their leader and following their traditions, similar to the importance of obeying God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:1. Just like the Rechabites, we can show our love and respect for God by obeying His commands, as seen in John 14:15, and by being mindful of the example we set for others, as seen in Matthew 5:16. By following God's commands and being obedient to His will, we can demonstrate our commitment to Him and live a life that is pleasing to Him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the significance of the Rechabites' refusal to drink wine?

The Rechabites' refusal to drink wine is a demonstration of their obedience to their forefather Jonadab son of Rechab, as seen in Jeremiah 35:6, and it also reflects their commitment to a simple and nomadic lifestyle, as instructed in Jeremiah 35:7, similar to the Israelites' wilderness experience, as described in Exodus 16:35 and Numbers 32:13.

Why did Jonadab son of Rechab command his descendants not to drink wine?

The Bible does not explicitly state why Jonadab son of Rechab commanded his descendants not to drink wine, but it may be related to the cultural and spiritual practices of the time, as seen in other biblical accounts, such as the Nazirite vow in Numbers 6:2-4, where individuals would abstain from wine and other strong drinks as a sign of devotion to God.

Is the Rechabites' obedience to Jonadab an example for Christians today?

While the specific command to not drink wine may not be directly applicable to Christians today, the Rechabites' obedience to their forefather is an example of the importance of following God's commands and honoring one's heritage, as seen in Ephesians 6:1-3, where children are instructed to obey their parents, and in Exodus 20:12, where the command to honor one's parents is given as part of the Ten Commandments.

How does this verse relate to the broader context of Jeremiah's message?

This verse is part of Jeremiah's message to the people of Judah, highlighting the contrast between the Rechabites' obedience to their forefather and the Judahites' disobedience to God, as seen in Jeremiah 35:12-17, where Jeremiah condemns the people of Judah for their refusal to listen to God's words, similar to the warnings given in Deuteronomy 28:1-2 and 28:15.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways in which I can demonstrate obedience to God's commands in my own life, just like the Rechabites obeyed Jonadab?
How can I balance the desire for comfort and convenience with the need for simplicity and self-denial, as seen in the Rechabites' lifestyle?
In what ways can I honor my heritage and the instructions of my parents or spiritual leaders, while also following God's commands?
How can I apply the principles of obedience and self-denial to my own spiritual journey, as seen in the examples of the Rechabites and other biblical figures, such as Daniel in Daniel 1:8-16?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 35:6

But they said, we will drink no wine,.... Or "we do not drink wine" (e); we are not used to it; we never do drink any; it is not lawful for us to do it; nor will we, let who will solicit us: for

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 35:6

But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever: Jonadab ... our father - i:e.,

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6

It is uncertain whether father here signifies their immediate parent, or (which is more probable) their progenitor; it is most likely it referreth to that Jonadab of whom we read , who was the father (that is, the progenitor) of this family of the Rechabites, at three hundred years distance. The reason why he left his posterity this charge is uncertain, probably to warn them against the luxury which he saw began to abound in Israel, and being desirous that they should inure themselves to a more hard and laborious life; being originally Kenites, and used to husbandry, and keeping of sheep and other cattle, he desired they should live according to their quality.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6

Jeremiah 35:6 But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, [neither ye], nor your sons for ever:Ver. 6. We will not drink wine.] This they were resolved on, not because they were persuaded, as Mohammed’ s followers are, that in every grape there dwelt a devil, but because Jonadab, the son of Rechab, their progenitor, had two or three hundred years before charged them to forbear; not thereby to establish any new arbitrary service, or any rule of greater perfection of life (as the Papists misallege it in favour of monkery and other will worships and superstitious observances), but only as a civil ordinance about things external, the foundation whereof is laid in the Word, which commandeth modesty, humility, sobriety, heavenly mindedness, &c. Haec leges vitae potius eram honestatis quam salutis animae.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6

(6-8) We will drink no wine . . .—We have here, as it were, the rule of the tribe or order which looked to Jonadab as its founder. Like Samson (Judges 13:4-5), Samuel (inferentially from 1 Samuel 1:11; 1 Samuel 1:15), and the Baptist (Luke 1:15), they were life-long Nazarites (Numbers 6:1-6). Jonadab’s intention was obviously to keep them as a separate people, retaining their nomadic form of life, free from the contamination of cities, or the temptations of acquired property, or the risks of attack which such property brought with it. They are now invited, and it must have seemed to them a strange invitation to come from a prophet’s lips, to break that rule, and they answer almost in the tone of a calm but indignant protest. They have been faithful hitherto, and they will continue faithful still. In the words “that your days may be long in the land” we may, perhaps, trace an echo of the fifth commandment (Exodus 20:12), viewed as extending to the relations which connect the members of an order with its head. The rule has descended to the followers of Islam, and the law of abstinence has been extended by Abdul-Wahab to tobacco. Diodoras Siculus (xix. 94) relates that the Nabathæans adopted the Rechabite rule in its completeness. Possibly they were Rechabites.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6

Verse 6. We will drink no wine] The reason is given above. Their whole religious and political institution consisted in obedience to three simple precepts, each of which has an appropriate spiritual meaning: - 1. Ye shall drink no wine] Ye shall preserve your bodies in temperance, shall use nothing that would deprive you of the exercise of your sober reason at any time; lest in such a time ye should do what might be prejudicial to yourselves, injurious to your neighbour, or dishonourable to your God. 2. Neither shall ye build house] Ye shall not become residents in any place; ye shall not court earthly possessions; ye shall live free from ambition and from envy, that ye may be free from contention and strife. 3. But-ye shall dwell in tents] Ye shall imitate your forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the rest of the patriarchs, who dwelt in tents, being strangers and pilgrims upon earth, looking for a heavenly country, and being determined to have nothing here that would indispose their minds towards that place of endless rest, or prevent them from passing through temporal things so as not to lose those that are eternal. There must necessarily be more in these injunctions than meets the eye in the letter of this account.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 35:6

Wine is the symbol of a settled life, because the vine requires time for its growth and care in its cultivation, while the preparation of the wine itself requires buildings, and it then has to be

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 35:6

THE HISTORY OF THE A OF THAT OF ISRAEL, Jeremiah 35:1-11.

Sermons on Jeremiah 35:6

	Sermon	Description
	Choosing to Obey! by David Daniel	In this sermon, the pastor begins by sharing a personal story about a horseback riding trip with Pastor Dave and Rose Whittington. He emphasizes the importance of obedience and the
	A Voice Crying in the Wilderness by Erlo Stegen	In this sermon, the preacher begins by sharing a personal story of a man who traveled to apologize to his brother after being convicted by God. The preacher then discusses the impo
	John the Baptist by Ernest Barker	In this sermon, the speaker shares a story about a friend who proclaimed himself as a citizen of heaven. He emphasizes the importance of being a witness for God and seizing every o
	The Elijah of the Last Days by Zac Poonen	This sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually prepared for Christ's return, drawing parallels between the need for readiness during Christ's first coming and the curre
	(Through the Bible) Luke - Part 1 by Zac Poonen	This sermon delves into the Gospel of Luke, emphasizing the accuracy of Jesus' life events from conception to resurrection. It highlights the importance of being filled with the Ho
	The Holy Spirit (John 14) by G.W. North	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of going through terrible trials and tragedies. Despite the hardships, the speaker finds great joy and sings praises to God
	These Works You Shall Do by Anton Bosch	In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of the "canosis" as mentioned in Philippians chapter 2. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having the same mindset as Chris