Verse 1

Jeremiah 2:1

American Standard Version

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1 And the word of Jehovah came to me, saying,

Original Language Text

hebrew

וַ/יְהִ֥י דְבַר יְהוָ֖ה אֵלַ֥/י לֵ/אמֹֽר

English Translation

And the word of the LORD came to me, saying.

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Chapter 2 Context

1 And the word of Jehovah came to me, saying,

2 Go, and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, I remember for thee the kindness o... Focus ↗

3 Israel [was] holiness unto Jehovah, the first-fruits of his increase: all that devour him shall be h... Focus ↗

4 Hear ye the word of Jehovah, O house of Jacob, and all the families of the house of Israel: Focus ↗

5 thus saith Jehovah, What unrighteousness have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from... Focus ↗

6 Neither said they, Where is Jehovah that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, that led us through... Focus ↗

7 And I brought you into a plentiful land, to eat the fruit thereof and the goodness thereof; but when... Focus ↗

8 The priests said not, Where is Jehovah? and they that handle the law knew me not: the rulers also tr... Focus ↗

9 Wherefore I will yet contend with you, saith Jehovah, and with your children`s children will I conte... Focus ↗

10 For pass over to the isles of Kittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently; and see... Focus ↗

11 Hath a nation changed [its] gods, which yet are no gods? but my people have changed their glory for... Focus ↗

12 Be astonished, O ye heavens, at this, and be horribly afraid, be ye very desolate, saith Jehovah. Focus ↗

13 For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and he... Focus ↗

14 Is Israel a servant? is he a home-born [slave]? why is he become a prey? Focus ↗

15 The young lions have roared upon him, and yelled; and they have made his land waste: his cities are... Focus ↗

16 The children also of Memphis and Tahpanhes have broken the crown of thy head. Focus ↗

17 Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken Jehovah thy God (Elohim), when... Focus ↗

18 And now what hast thou to do in the way to Egypt, to drink the waters of the Shihor? or what hast th... Focus ↗

19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and... Focus ↗

20 For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bonds; and thou saidst, I will not serve; for... Focus ↗

21 Yet I had planted thee a noble vine, wholly a right seed: how then art thou turned into the degenera... Focus ↗

22 For though thou wash thee with lye, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me,... Focus ↗

23 How canst thou say, I am not defiled, I have not gone after the Baalim? see thy way in the valley, k... Focus ↗

24 a wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind in her desire; in her occasion who can... Focus ↗

25 Withhold thy foot from being unshod, and thy throat from thirst: but thou saidst, It is in vain; no,... Focus ↗

26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, thei... Focus ↗

27 who say to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have tu... Focus ↗

28 But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time o... Focus ↗

29 Wherefore will ye contend with me? ye all have transgressed against me, saith Jehovah. Focus ↗

30 In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your... Focus ↗

31 O generation, see ye the word of Jehovah. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? or a land of thick d... Focus ↗

32 Can a virgin forget her ornaments, or a bride her attire? yet my people have forgotten me days witho... Focus ↗

33 How trimmest thou thy way to seek love! therefore even the wicked women hast thou taught thy ways. Focus ↗

34 Also in thy skirts is found the blood of the souls of the innocent poor: thou didst not find them br... Focus ↗

35 Yet thou saidst, I am innocent; surely his anger is turned away from me. Behold, I will enter into j... Focus ↗

36 Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou shalt be ashamed of Egypt also, as thou wast... Focus ↗

37 From thence also shalt thou go forth, with thy hands upon thy head: for Jehovah hath rejected those... Focus ↗

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Book: Jeremiah
Chapter: Chapter 2 (37 verses)
Version: American Standard Version

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