Translations
Modern
“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!”
Traditional
Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
Literal
And I said, “Ah, Lord YHWH! Behold, I have not known to speak, for I am a youth.”
Latin
Et dixi: A, a, a, Domine Deus, ecce nescio loqui, quia puer ego sum.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!”
Notes
Jeremiah was young (probably a teenager).
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
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Ordain, Ordination Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess Revelation
Topics
Children: Early Piety of Jeremiah Children: Jeremiah Doubting: Exemplified Humility: Exemplified Humility: Jeremiah Jeremiah: The Prophet: Call of Low Self Esteem Prophets: Inspiration of Simplicity: Jeremiah