Jeremiah 5:23
Jeremiah 5:23 in Multiple Translations
But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. They have turned aside and gone away.
But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.
But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.
But the heart of this people is uncontrolled and turned away from me; they are broken loose and gone.
But you people have a stubborn and rebellious attitude. You have left me and gone your own way.
But this people hath an vnfaithfull and rebellious heart: they are departed and gone.
And this people hath an apostate and rebellious heart, They have turned aside, and they go on.
“But this people has a revolting and a rebellious heart. They have revolted and gone.
But this people have a revolting and a rebellious heart; they have revolted and gone.
But the heart of this people is become hard of belief and provoking, they are revolted and gone away.
But you people are not like the waves that obey me. You people are very stubborn and rebellious. You have constantly turned away from me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 5:23
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Jeremiah 5:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/לָ/עָ֤ם
הַ/זֶּה֙
הָיָ֔ה
לֵ֖ב
סוֹרֵ֣ר
וּ/מוֹרֶ֑ה
סָ֖רוּ
וַ/יֵּלֵֽכוּ
וְ/לָ/עָ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/זֶּה֙
zeh
H2088
this
Art | Pron
הָיָ֔ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֵ֖ב
lêb
H3820
heart
N-ms
סוֹרֵ֣ר
çârar
H5637
to rebel
V-Qal
וּ/מוֹרֶ֑ה
mârâh
H4784
to rebel
Conj | V-Qal
סָ֖רוּ
çûwr
H5493
to turn aside
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
וַ/יֵּלֵֽכוּ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 5:23
וְ/לָ/עָ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הַ/זֶּה֙
zeh
H2088
"this"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
הָיָ֔ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
לֵ֖ב
lêb
H3820
"heart"
N-ms
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
סוֹרֵ֣ר
çârar
H5637
"to rebel"
V-Qal
This Hebrew word means to rebel or turn away, often used to describe someone being stubborn or disobedient, as seen in its use in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to rebel, be stubborn, be rebellious, be refractory 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be stubborn 1a2) stubborn, rebel (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] away, backsliding, rebellious, revolter(-ing), slide back, stubborn, withdrew. See also: Deuteronomy 21:18; Isaiah 1:23; Psalms 66:7.
וּ/מוֹרֶ֑ה
mârâh
H4784
"to rebel"
Conj | V-Qal
To rebel means to resist or disobey authority, often in a stubborn or defiant way. In the Bible, it's used to describe people's disobedience towards God or their parents.
Definition: 1) to be contentious, be rebellious, be refractory, be disobedient towards, be rebellious against 1a) (Qal) to be disobedient, be rebellious 1a1) towards father 1a2) towards God 1b) (Hiphil) to show rebelliousness, show disobedience, disobey
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: bitter, change, be disobedient, disobey, grievously, provocation, provoke(-ing), (be) rebel (against, -lious). See also: Numbers 20:10; Psalms 78:17; Psalms 5:11.
סָ֖רוּ
çûwr
H5493
"to turn aside"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To turn aside or remove is the meaning of this verb, used in various forms throughout the Bible. It can mean to depart, avoid, or put something away, and is often used in the context of turning away from sin or wrongdoing, as seen in the actions of prophets and leaders in the Old Testament.
Definition: : remove 1) to turn aside, depart 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn aside, turn in unto 1a2) to depart, depart from way, avoid 1a3) to be removed 1a4) to come to an end 1b) (Polel) to turn aside 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to turn aside, cause to depart, remove, take away, put away, depose 1c2) to put aside, leave undone, retract, reject, abolish 1d) (Hophal) to be taken away, be removed
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. See also: Genesis 8:13; 2 Samuel 6:10; Psalms 6:9.
וַ/יֵּלֵֽכוּ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 5:23
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 5:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:23
- Sermons on Jeremiah 5:23
Context — Judgment Proclaimed
21“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.
22Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.
23But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. They have turned aside and gone away.
24They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’ 25Your iniquities have diverted these from you; your sins have deprived you of My bounty.Cross References
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| 1 | Jeremiah 6:28 | All are hardened rebels, walking around as slanderers. They are bronze and iron; all of them are corrupt. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 21:18 | If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, |
| 3 | Psalms 95:10 | For forty years I was angry with that generation, and I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known My ways.” |
| 4 | Hosea 11:7 | My people are bent on turning from Me. Though they call to the Most High, He will by no means exalt them. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 17:9 | The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? |
| 6 | Isaiah 31:6 | Return to the One against whom you have so blatantly rebelled, O children of Israel. |
| 7 | Hebrews 3:12 | See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. |
| 8 | Isaiah 1:5 | Why do you want more beatings? Why do you keep rebelling? Your head has a massive wound, and your whole heart is afflicted. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 5:5 | I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains. |
| 10 | Hosea 4:8 | They feed on the sins of My people and set their hearts on iniquity. |
Jeremiah 5:23 Summary
This verse, Jeremiah 5:23, describes people who have hearts that are stubborn and rebellious towards God. It means they are disobedient and refuse to listen to Him, similar to the way children might disobey their parents. Just like how parents want their children to obey them, God wants us to obey Him, but when we have stubborn hearts, we turn away from Him (as seen in Psalm 51:17, where a broken and contrite heart is described as pleasing to God). To avoid having a stubborn heart, we need to be willing to listen to God and obey His commands, and we can do this by reading the Bible, praying, and seeking to follow Jesus' example (as seen in John 14:15, where Jesus says that if we love Him, we will keep His commands).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have a stubborn and rebellious heart?
Having a stubborn and rebellious heart, as described in Jeremiah 5:23, means to be disobedient and resistant to God's will, similar to the Israelites' behavior in Exodus 32:9, where they rebelled against God's commands.
Why do people turn aside and go away from God?
People turn aside and go away from God due to the hardness of their hearts, as mentioned in Jeremiah 5:23, which can be a result of sin and unrepentance, as seen in Romans 1:21, where people suppress the truth and turn to idolatry.
Can a person with a stubborn and rebellious heart still come to God?
Yes, God is always willing to receive those who repent and turn to Him, as seen in Luke 15:11-32, where the prodigal son returns to his father, illustrating God's love and mercy towards those who return to Him.
How can I prevent having a stubborn and rebellious heart?
To prevent having a stubborn and rebellious heart, it's essential to cultivate a heart of obedience and humility, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 10:12-13, where we are called to fear God, walk in His ways, and serve Him with all our heart and soul.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be exhibiting a stubborn and rebellious heart, and how can I surrender them to God?
- How can I ensure that my heart remains soft and receptive to God's will, rather than becoming hardened and resistant?
- In what ways can I demonstrate a willingness to obey and follow God, rather than turning aside and going away from Him?
- What are some spiritual disciplines or practices that can help me cultivate a heart of humility and obedience, such as prayer, Bible study, or fasting?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 5:23
Ver. 23 But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart,.... They are not so obedient as the sea and its waves; nor so firm and stable as the sand that is set for the bound of it.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 5:23
But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone. This people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart - (Jeremiah 6:28).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
They are not only revolted from me, and gone back, but they continue obstinate, and will not return, , as the next clause intimates, where God shows their obstinacy by the effect of it. Gone, viz. from me, they persist in their courses, no reclaiming of them; for they are not only revolted, but they are gone quite away, and are irreclaimable.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
Jeremiah 5:23 But this people hath a revolting and a rebellious heart; they are revolted and gone.Ver. 23. But this people have a revolting and rebellious heart.] Cor recedens et amaricans; gone they are, and return they will not. Apostates are dangerous creatures, and mischievous above others; witness Julian, once a forward professor; Lucian, once a preacher at Antioch; Staphylus and Latomus, once great Lutherans, afterwards eager Popelings. Harding was the target of Popery in England, saith Peter Moulin, against which he had once been a thundering preacher in this land, wishing he could cry out against it as loud as the bells of Oseney. The Lady Jane Grey, whose chaplain he had sometimes been, gave him excellent counsel in a letter; but he was revolted and gone past call. καρδιαανηκοοςκαιαπειθης. - Sept. Acts and Mon., fol. 1291.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
(23) But this people . . .—The contrast seems to lie in the fact that the elements are subject to God’s will, but that man’s rebellious will, with its fatal gift of freedom, has the power to resist it. The two adjectives “revolting” and “rebellious” (the negative and positive aspects of apostasy) are joined together, as in Deuteronomy 21:18; Deuteronomy 21:20.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 5:23
Verse 23. They are revolted and gone.] They have abandoned me, and are gone farther and farther into transgression. They are gone entirely away from truth and righteousness.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 5:23
23. The people are rebellious, even as inanimate nature sometimes is. But Jehovah can control both.
Sermons on Jeremiah 5:23
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Into the Harvest - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the urgency of the gospel harvest in today's world. He shares his experience of witnessing a great hunger for the gospel in unlikely places, |
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We've Forgotten How to Blush by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the state of God's people in Israel during a time of rebellion and turning away from the truth. He references Jeremiah 5:1-3, where God chall |
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Brokenness by Mark Partin | Mark Partin preaches on the importance of brokenness and humility in rekindling our 'first love' for Jesus Christ, emphasizing the need to reconcile broken relationships and rebuil |
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Penetrating the Spirit of This Age by Mel Esh | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of penetrating the spirit of this age and the sanctifying effect of missionary brethren. He shares a personal experience of wit |
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Lord! Save Our Children! by Conrad Murrell | Conrad Murrell preaches on the importance of understanding and interpreting the Scriptures correctly to avoid harmful consequences like a wrong view of salvation and misplaced trus |
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(Through the Bible) Hebrews 3-4 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being mindful of our actions and motivations, as we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Our works will be ju |
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Cranbrook Fellowship 2000 Tape 3 (Middle Portion) by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a recent visitation from God and emphasizes the importance of not hardening our hearts to His voice. The speaker also highlights the need fo |