Verse 4

Jeremiah 2:4

New Living Translation

☆ Favorite ✓ Bookmark

← Previous Verse Back to Chapter Compare Translations Next Verse →

4 Listen to the word of the LORD, people of Jacob — all you families of Israel!

Original Language Text

hebrew

שִׁמְע֥וּ דְבַר יְהוָ֖ה בֵּ֣ית יַעֲקֹ֑ב וְ/כָֽל מִשְׁפְּח֖וֹת בֵּ֥ית יִשְׂרָאֵֽל

English Translation

Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel.

AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini

✓ Bookmark

Done.

Chapter 2 Context

1 The LORD gave me another message. He said, Focus ↗

2 “Go and shout this message to Jerusalem. This is what the LORD says: “I remember how eager you were... Focus ↗

3 In those days Israel was holy to the LORD, the first of his children. All who harmed his peopl... Focus ↗

4 Listen to the word of the LORD, people of Jacob — all you families of Israel!

5 This is what the LORD says: “What did your ancestors find wrong with me that led them to stray so... Focus ↗

6 They did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD who brought us safely out of Egypt and led us through the... Focus ↗

7 “And when I brought you into a fruitful land to enjoy its bounty and goodness, you defiled my... Focus ↗

8 The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the LORD?’ Those who taught my word ignored me, the rule... Focus ↗

9 Therefore, I will bring my case against you,” says the LORD. “I will even bring charges agains... Focus ↗

10 “Go west and look in the land of Cyprus ; go east and search through the land of Kedar. Has an... Focus ↗

11 Has any nation ever traded its gods for new ones, even though they are not gods at all? Yet my... Focus ↗

12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay,” says the LORD.<... Focus ↗

13 “For my people have done two evil things: They have abandoned me — the fountain of living wate... Focus ↗

14 “Why has Israel become a slave? Why has he been carried away as plunder? Focus ↗

15 Strong lions have roared against him, and the land has been destroyed. The towns are now in ru... Focus ↗

16 Egyptians, marching from their cities of Memphis and Tahpanhes, have destroyed Israel’s glory and... Focus ↗

17 And you have brought this upon yourselves by rebelling against the LORD your God (Elohim), eve... Focus ↗

18 “What have you gained by your alliances with Egypt and your covenants with Assyria? What good... Focus ↗

19 Your wickedness will bring its own punishment. Your turning from me will shame you. You will s... Focus ↗

20 “Long ago I broke the yoke that oppressed you and tore away the chains of your slavery, but st... Focus ↗

21 But I was the one who planted you, choosing a vine of the purest stock — the very best. How di... Focus ↗

22 No amount of soap or lye can make you clean. I still see the stain of your guilt. I, the Sover... Focus ↗

23 “You say, ‘That’s not true! I haven’t worshiped the images of Baal!’ But how can you say that?... Focus ↗

24 You are like a wild donkey, sniffing the wind at mating time. Who can restrain her lust? Th... Focus ↗

25 When will you stop running? When will you stop panting after other gods? But you say, ‘Save yo... Focus ↗

26 “Israel is like a thief who feels shame only when he gets caught. They, their kings, officials... Focus ↗

27 To an image carved from a piece of wood they say, ‘You are my father.’ To an idol chiseled fro... Focus ↗

28 But why not call on these gods you have made? When trouble comes, let them save you if they can!<... Focus ↗

29 Why do you accuse me of doing wrong? You are the ones who have rebelled,” says the LORD. Focus ↗

30 “I have punished your children, but they did not respond to my discipline. You yourselves have... Focus ↗

31 “O my people, listen to the words of the LORD! Have I been like a desert to Israel? Have I bee... Focus ↗

32 Does a young woman forget her jewelry, or a bride her wedding dress? Yet for years on end m... Focus ↗

33 “How you plot and scheme to win your lovers. Even an experienced prostitute could learn from you!... Focus ↗

34 Your clothing is stained with the blood of the innocent and the poor, though you didn’t catch the... Focus ↗

35 And yet you say, ‘I have done nothing wrong. Surely God (Elohim) isn’t angry with me!’ But... Focus ↗

36 First here, then there — you flit from one ally to another asking for help. But your new frien... Focus ↗

37 In despair, you will be led into exile with your hands on your heads, for the LORD has rejecte... Focus ↗

Verse Information

Book: Jeremiah
Chapter: Chapter 2 (37 verses)
Version: New Living Translation

Compare This Verse Across Bibles

Navigate Verse

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37