Jeremiah 34:11

Translations

Modern

…but later they changed their minds and took back the menservants and maidservants they had freed, and they forced them to become slaves again.

Traditional

But afterward they turned, and caused the servants and the handmaids, whom they had let go free, to return, and brought them into subjection for servants and for handmaids.

Literal

And they turned around after thus, the menservants and the maidservants made return whom they had sent forth free, and they subjected them as menservants and as maidservants.

Latin

Et conversi sunt deinceps: et retraxerunt servos et ancillas suas quos dimiserant liberos, et subjugaverunt in famulos et famulas.

Original

Hebrew

English

…but later they changed their minds and took back the menservants and maidservants they had freed, and they forced them to become slaves again.

Notes

Jeremiah 34:8–22

Zedekiah told the people to free their slaves. He wanted to gain favor with God by following the covenant rules about Hebrew slave ownership (Exodus 21:2–4). These rules had been ignored since the time of Moses. However, the order was useless because the people soon broke this new promise. They had also broken their agreement with Nebuchadnezzar (see Ezekiel 21:23–24) and their original covenant with the Lord. The Lord would punish them for their betrayal.

Jeremiah 34:8–35:19

Here are examples of the faithless (those who break the covenant) (Jeremiah 34:8–22) and the faithful (those who keep the covenant) (35:1–19).

Theme notes and profiles

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Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

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Proverbs 26:11
As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
Ecclesiastes 8:11
When the sentence for a crime is not speedily executed, the hearts of men become fully set on doing evil.
Matthew 12:43–45
When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.
Psalm 125:5
But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.
Exodus 8:8
Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “Pray to the LORD to take the frogs away from me and my people. Then I will let your people go, that they may sacrifice to the LORD.”
Exodus 9:34–35
When Pharaoh saw that the rain and hail and thunder had ceased, he sinned again and hardened his heart—he and his officials.
Psalm 78:34–36
When He slew them, they would seek Him; they repented and searched for God.
Exodus 9:28
Pray to the LORD, for there has been enough of God’s thunder and hail. I will let you go; you do not need to stay any longer.”
Romans 2:4–5
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?
1 Samuel 19:6–11
Saul listened to the voice of Jonathan and swore an oath: “As surely as the LORD lives, David will not be put to death.”
1 Samuel 26:21
Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Feasts and Festivals of Israel Freedom, Liberty

Topics

Constitution: Agreement Between the Ruler and People Covenant of Men with Men: Breach of, Punished Covenant: Binding Emancipation: Proclamation of by Zedekiah King: Constitutional Restrictions of Servant: Bond: Emancipation of Servant: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Servants: Slaves or Bond: Laws Respecting, often Violated

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