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Jeremiah 11

Jeremiah 11:5

The Broken Covenant · Jeremiah 11:1–17
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Translations

Modern
This was in order to establish the oath I swore to your forefathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is to this day.” “Amen, LORD,” I answered.
Traditional
That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O Lord.
Literal
…so that I may establish the oath that I swore to your fathers, to give to them a land flowing with milk and honey, as this day.” And I answered and said, “Amen, YHWH.
Latin
…ut suscitem juramentum quod juravi patribus vestris, daturum me eis terram fluentem lacte et melle, sicut est dies hæc. Et respondi, et dixi: Amen, Domine.

Original

Hebrew
English
This was in order to establish the oath I swore to your forefathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is to this day.” “Amen, LORD,” I answered.

Notes

Jeremiah 11:5

  • The Lord wanted to give Israel prosperity and blessings. Milk suggests cattle, sheep, and goats. Honey, produced by bees, suggests many different flowering and fruit-bearing plants.

  • The word Amen is a Hebrew term that means "may it be so." The New Living Translation includes both the Hebrew word and its translation.

Jeremiah 11:1–17

The Lord reminded Jeremiah of several messages (Exodus 19:5) that had formed the foundation of the relationship between the Lord and Israel for many centuries. Since the kingdom of Judah was the last part of Israel, its people were the ones facing judgment before the Lord. This likely happened during King Jehoiakim's reign.

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Beard: Cut Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Milk: Figuratite Oath: Attributed to God