Jeremiah 1:5

Translations

Modern

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Traditional

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Literal

“Before I formed you in the belly, I knew you; and before you came forth from the womb I consecrated you, and I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

Latin

Priusquam te formarem in utero, novi te, et antequam exires de vulva, sanctificavi te, et prophetam in gentibus dedi te.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Notes

Jeremiah 1:4–5

In his first message from the Lord, Jeremiah learned three key truths about God:
1. God knows everything, including each person.
2. He can choose people for specific tasks even before they exist.
3. He gives his authority to those he calls.
God chose Jeremiah for a special task and made him a prophet.
Jeremiah's work reached many nations. Although he left the kingdom of Judah only three times, people worldwide have heard or read his writings (see Jeremiah 13:4–7; 43:7–8).

Jeremiah 1:1–19

Jeremiah's call is shown as a conversation. God spoke like a king to Jeremiah. Jeremiah's objections show he understood himself well. God answered his objections with promises and strong visions.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Psalm 139:16
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all my days were written in Your book and ordained for me before one of them came to be.
Isaiah 49:1
Listen to Me, O islands; pay attention, O distant peoples: The LORD called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me.
Galatians 1:15–16
But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased
Psalm 71:5–6
For You are my hope, O Lord GOD, my confidence from my youth.
Romans 8:29
For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers.
Isaiah 49:5
And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—
Isaiah 44:2
This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
2 Timothy 2:19–21
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”
Luke 1:41
When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:76
And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for Him,
Exodus 33:17
So the LORD said to Moses, “I will do this very thing you have asked, for you have found favor in My sight, and I know you by name.”
Luke 1:15
…for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Holiness Jeremiah (Person) John the Baptist Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess Revelation

Topics

Altering the Body Babies Babies Going to Heaven Being a Good Mother Being a Man of God Being Content Being Different Being Pregnant Being Special Being Unique Child Dedication Children: Early Piety of Jeremiah Children: Jeremiah Christian Minister: Call of Deja Vu Designer Babies Destiny Dignity Distraction DNA Dry Bones Elizabeth Embryonic Stem Cell Research Foreknowledge God Knows your Name God Made Us God: Foreknowledge of God's Plan Having a Baby Human Beings Human Life Identity Infant Baptism IVF Jeremiah: The Prophet: Call of Killing the Innocent Making Plans Me Newborn Baby Omniscience

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