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Jeremiah 10

Jeremiah 10:23

The Coming Captivity of Judah · Jeremiah 10:17–25
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Translations

Modern
I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.
Traditional
O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Literal
I know, O YHWH, that the way of man is not in himself; not of man is the going and establishing his steps.
Latin
Scio, Domine, quia non est hominis via ejus, nec viri est ut ambulet, et dirigat gressus suos.

Original

Hebrew
English
I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps.

Notes

Jeremiah 10:23–25

Jeremiah asked the Lord to unleash His anger not only on Judah but also on the nations that destroyed Israel. See Isaiah 26:9–11 and Habakkuk 1:17. These other kingdoms were so brutal that they turned the countryside into a barren wasteland. Jeremiah 10:25 quotes Psalm 79:6–7.

Jeremiah 10:1–25

This poetic passage has three parts:

  1. A contrast between the Lord and pagan idols (Jeremiah 10:1–16)

  2. A reflection on the destruction awaiting idol worshipers (Jeremiah 10:17–18, 19–22)

  3. A prayer asking God to act with restraint in the coming judgment and to ensure the pagan nations do not go unpunished (Jeremiah 10:23–25).

Events

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Prayer

Topics

Developing Character Faith: Exemplified Humility: Exemplified Ignorance: General Scriptures Concerning Making Plans Man: Cannot Direct his Ways Surrender