Jeremiah 35:16

Translations

Modern

Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out the command their forefather gave them, but these people have not listened to Me.

Traditional

Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened unto me:

Literal

So the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab have done the commandment of their father, which he commanded them, and this people have not listened to Me.

Latin

Firmaverunt igitur filii Jonadab filii Rechab præceptum patris sui quod præceperat eis: populus autem iste non obedivit mihi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out the command their forefather gave them, but these people have not listened to Me.

Notes

Jeremiah 35:14–16

The Recabites never drank wine because their ancestor told them not to. The people of Israel should have been even more willing to listen and obey when the Lord told them to turn from their wicked ways and live according to his laws.

Jeremiah 35:12–19

The Lord used the Recabites as a clear contrast to the people of Judah. The Recabites lacked many good things in life, but they stayed obedient.

Jeremiah 35:1–19

The Recabites obeyed their ancestor, while the Israelites rebelled against the Lord, their God.

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).

Jeremiah 35:1–36:32

These two chapters reflect on events from twenty years ago when Jehoiakim was king.

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Malachi 1:6
“A son honors his father, and a servant his master. But if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is your fear of Me?” says the LORD of Hosts to you priests who despise My name. “But you ask, ‘How have we despised Your name?’
Jeremiah 35:14
The words of Jonadab son of Rechab have been carried out. He commanded his sons not to drink wine, and they have not drunk it to this very day because they have obeyed the command of their forefather. But I have spoken to you again and again, and you have not obeyed Me!
Luke 15:28–30
The older son became angry and refused to go in. So his father came out and pleaded with him.
Matthew 11:28–30
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Luke 15:11–13
Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons.
Isaiah 1:3
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”

People

Jonadab: Son of Rechab, who promoted Rechabite lifestyle Rechab: Ancestor of the Rechabites, who were faithful to God

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jehu Kenites Rechab Rechabite Vow, Vows

Topics

Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Integrity: The Rechabites, in Keeping the Nazarite Vows Jonadab: Also Called Jehonadab: His Sons Refuse to Drink Wine in Obedience to his Command Rechab: Father of Jehonadab Rechabites: Obedience of, a Sign to Israel

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