Jeremiah 35:13 - Forerunner Commentary

Jeremiah 35:13

11 But it came to pass, when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up into the land, that we said, ‘Come, let us ^ago to Jerusalem for fear of the army of the Chaldeans and for fear of the army of the Syrians.’ So we dwell at Jerusalem.”

12 Then came the word of the Lord to Jeremiah, saying,

13 “Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not ^areceive instruction to obey My words?” says the Lord.

14 “The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, which he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; for to this day they drink none, and obey their father’s commandment. ^aBut although I have spoken to you, ^brising early and speaking, you did not¹ obey Me.

15 I have also sent to you all My ^aservants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, ^b‘Turn now everyone from his evil way, amend your doings, and do not go after other gods to serve them; then you will ^cdwell in the land which I have given you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear, nor obeyed Me.

16 Surely the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their ^afather, which he commanded them, but this people has not obeyed Me.” ’

17 “Therefore thus says the Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘Behold, I will bring on Judah and on all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the doom that I have pronounced against them; ^abecause I have spoken to them but they have not heard, and I have called to them but they have not answered.’ ”

18 And Jeremiah said to the house of the Rechabites, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘Because you have obeyed the commandment of Jonadab your father, and kept all his precepts and done according to all that he commanded you,

Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 35:13

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American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Go, and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith Jehovah.

Amplified® Bible
Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction and listen to My words {and} obey them? says the Lord.

Contemporary English Version
(SEE 35:12)

Darby English Version
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and say to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken unto my words? saith Jehovah.

Good News Bible
(SEE 35:12)

King James Version
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, `Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, "Will you not receive instruction by listening to My words? declares the LORD."

New International Version
"This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the men of Judah and the people of Jerusalem, 'Will you not learn a lesson and obey my words?' declares the LORD.

New King James Version
“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction to obey My words?” says the LORD.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, 'Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, " Will you not receive instruction by listening to My words?" declares the LORD.

Revised Standard Version
"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction and listen to my words? says the LORD.

Young's Literal Translation
`Go, and thou hast said to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Do ye not receive instruction? -- to hearken unto My words -- an affirmation of Jehovah.

New English Translation
The Lord God of Israel who rules over all¹ told him, “Go and speak to the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem. Tell them,² ‘I, the Lord, say:³ “You must learn a lesson from this⁴ about obeying what I say!⁵

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