Translations
Modern
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to Me,” declares the LORD.
Traditional
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously against me, saith the Lord.
Literal
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly treacherous with Me,” a declaration of YHWH.
Latin
Prævaricatione enim prævaricata est in me domus Israël, et domus Juda, ait Dominus.
Original
Hebrew
English
For the house of Israel and the house of Judah have been utterly unfaithful to Me,” declares the LORD.
Notes
The Lord issued a decree to destroy Judah’s vineyards, likely symbolizing Judah itself (see Isaiah 5:1–7; 27:2–6). The people ignored the Lord. They did not belong to him as his children, and he could not ignore their betrayal through idol worship (Jeremiah 3:6; 4:27; 7:27).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province
Glossary
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Ingratitude to God: Prosperity Likely to Produce