King James Version
Jeremiah 2:10 in the King James Version says “For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a th...” — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing. over: or, over to”
Jeremiah 2:10 · KJV
The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit.
Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the LORD, and with your children's children will I plead.
For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing. over: or, over to
Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.
Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith the LORD.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“For pass over”
H5674to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in
“the isles”
H339properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land, a coast, an island
“of Chittim”
H3794a kittite or cypriote; hence, an islander in general, i.e., the greeks or romans on the shores opposite palestine
“and see”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“unto Kedar”
H6938kedar, a son of ishmael; also (collectively) bedouin (as his descendants or representatives)
“and consider”
H995to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
“diligently”
H3966properly, vehemence, i.e., (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or
“and see”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
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