Jeremiah 32:18

Jeremiah Prays for Understanding · Jeremiah 32:16–25
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Translations

Modern
You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts,
Traditional
Thou shewest lovingkindness unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the Great, the Mighty God, the Lord of hosts, is his name,
Literal
…showing loving devotion to thousands and recompensing the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them, O God great and Mighty—YHWH of Hosts is His name—
Latin
…qui facis misericordiam in millibus, et reddis iniquitatem patrum in sinum filiorum eorum post eos: fortissime, magne, et potens, Dominus exercituum nomen tibi.

Original

Hebrew
English
You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts,

Notes

The Lord always showed his unfailing love, but he also held generations accountable for their sins, and their children faced the consequences. Through his mercy and judgment, the Lord showed his unlimited power. Jeremiah was confident that the Lord would show love to his people as he had promised.

This prayer of Jeremiah was different from his earlier ones. Those were full of anguish, despair, and even criticism of the Lord's treatment of Judah. This prayer was calm, affirming, and worshipful.

People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.

Theme notes and profiles

Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah God, Being and Attributes of God, Names of Land

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Children: Involved in Guilt of Parents God: Mercy of God: Presence of Heredity: General Scriptures Concerning Jeremiah: The Prophet: Prayers of Prayer: Jeremiah Private Prayer: Jeremiah Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children