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What Does Jeremiah 3:19 Mean?

Jeremiah 3:19 in the King James Version says “But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of na... — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. from me: Heb. from after me a goodly: Heb. an heritage of glory, or, beauty pleasant: Heb. land of desire

Jeremiah 3:19 · KJV


Context

17

At that time they shall call Jerusalem the throne of the LORD; and all the nations shall be gathered unto it, to the name of the LORD, to Jerusalem: neither shall they walk any more after the imagination of their evil heart. imagination: or, stubbornness

18

In those days the house of Judah shall walk with the house of Israel, and they shall come together out of the land of the north to the land that I have given for an inheritance unto your fathers. with: or, to given: or, caused your fathers to possess

19

But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me. from me: Heb. from after me a goodly: Heb. an heritage of glory, or, beauty pleasant: Heb. land of desire

20

Surely as a wife treacherously departeth from her husband, so have ye dealt treacherously with me, O house of Israel, saith the LORD. husband: Heb. friend

21

A voice was heard upon the high places, weeping and supplications of the children of Israel: for they have perverted their way, and they have forgotten the LORD their God.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Detailed theological analysis of Jeremiah 3:19 with Hebrew word studies, doctrinal significance, and connections to broader biblical themes. This would reference original language terms, explain theological concepts, and show how the verse fits into redemptive history and points to Christ.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Historical and cultural context for Jeremiah 3:19, including the time period during Jeremiah's ministry (627-586 BC), the political situation with Babylon's rise to power, and how this verse relates to Judah's covenant unfaithfulness and coming judgment.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does Jeremiah 3:19 challenge your understanding of God's character and His dealings with His people?
  2. What practical application can you draw from Jeremiah 3:19 for your walk with Christ today?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 20 words
וְאָנֹכִ֣י1 of 20
H595

i

וָאֹמַ֗ר2 of 20

But I said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

אֵ֚יךְ3 of 20
H349

how? or how!; also where

אֲשִׁיתֵ֣ךְ4 of 20

How shall I put

H7896

to place (in a very wide application)

בַּבָּנִ֔ים5 of 20

thee among the children

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

וְאֶתֶּן6 of 20

and give

H5414

to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)

לָךְ֙7 of 20
H0
אֶ֣רֶץ8 of 20

land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

חֶמְדָּ֔ה9 of 20

thee a pleasant

H2532

delight

נַחֲלַ֥ת10 of 20

heritage

H5159

properly, something inherited, i.e., (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion

צְבִ֖י11 of 20

a goodly

H6643

a gazelle (as beautiful)

צִבְא֣וֹת12 of 20

of the hosts

H6635

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (speci

גּוֹיִ֑ם13 of 20

of nations

H1471

a foreign nation; hence, a gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts

וָאֹמַ֗ר14 of 20

But I said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

אָבִי֙15 of 20

me My father

H1

father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application

לִ֔י16 of 20

Thou shalt call

H7121

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

לִ֔י17 of 20

Thou shalt call

H7121

to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

וּמֵאַחֲרַ֖י18 of 20

from me

H310

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

לֹ֥א19 of 20
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

תָשֽׁוּבִו׃20 of 20

and shalt not turn away

H7725

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Jeremiah 3:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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