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Jeremiah 17:10 Cross-References
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“I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”
Jeremiah 17:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 17:10
After the devastating diagnosis of verse 9, God declares His omniscience and justice. "I the LORD search the heart" uses choqer (חֹקֵר), meaning to examine thoroughly, investigate deeply, or probe. God's knowledge is not superficial observation but penetrating insight into motives, thoughts, and desires. "I try the reins" (kidneys, kelayot, כְּלָיוֹת) refers to testing the deepest seat of emotions and conscience.The purpose clause "to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings" establishes God's perfect justice. Derachim (ways) refers to one's habitual cours...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 17:10
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“Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
“because he makes intercession for the saints according to God.”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“and active”
“and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.”
“God”
“and mighty in work; whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“Solomon my son”
“for whatever a man sows”