Jeremiah 11:20
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
But, O LORDוַֽיהוָ֤ה
(Yah·weh)
3068: the proper name of the God of Israelfrom havah
of hosts,צְבָאֹות֙
(tze·va·'o·vt)
6635: army, war, warfarefrom tsaba
who judgesשֹׁפֵ֣ט
(sho·fet)
8199: to judge, governa prim. root
righteously,צֶ֔דֶק
(tze·dek,)
6664: rightness, righteousnessfrom an unused word
Who triesבֹּחֵ֥ן
(bo·chen)
974: to examine, trya prim. root
the feelingsכְּלָיֹ֖ות
(ke·la·yo·vt)
3629: a kidneyof uncertain derivation
and the heart,וָלֵ֑ב
(va·lev;)
3820: inner man, mind, will, heartfrom the same as lebab
Let me seeאֶרְאֶ֤ה
(er·'eh)
7200: to seea prim. root
Your vengeanceנִקְמָֽתְךָ֙
(nik·ma·te·cha)
5360: vengeancefem. of naqam
on them, For to You have I committedגִּלִּ֥יתִי
(gil·li·ti)
1540: to uncover, removea prim. root
my cause.רִיבִֽי׃
(ri·vi.)
7379: strife, disputefrom rib


















KJV Lexicon
But O LORD
Yhovah  (yeh-ho-vaw')
(the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God -- Jehovah, the Lord.
of hosts
tsaba'  (tsaw-baw')
a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship)
that judgest
shaphat  (shaw-fat')
to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate
righteously
tsedeq  (tseh'-dek)
the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity -- even, (that which is altogether) just(-ice), (un-)right(-eous) (cause, -ly, -ness).
that triest
bachan  (baw-khan')
to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate -- examine, prove, tempt, try (trial).
the reins
kilyah  (kil-yaw')
a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self) -- kidneys, reins.
and the heart
leb  (labe)
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect
let me see
ra'ah  (raw-aw')
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)surely, think, view, visions.
thy vengeance
nqamah  (nek-aw-maw')
avengement, whether the act of the passion -- + avenge, revenge(-ing), vengeance.
on them for unto thee have I revealed
galah  (gaw-law')
to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
my cause
riyb  (reeb)
a contest (personal or legal) -- adversary, cause, chiding, contend(-tion), controversy, multitude (from the margin), pleading, strife, strive(-ing), suit.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But, O LORD of hosts, who judges righteously, Who tries the feelings and the heart, Let me see Your vengeance on them, For to You have I committed my cause.

King James Bible
But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But, LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who tests heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance on them, for I have presented my case to You.

International Standard Version
LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the righteous judge, the one who tests feelings and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them, for I've committed my cause to you.

NET Bible
So I said to the LORD, "O LORD who rules over all, you are a just judge! You examine people's hearts and minds. I want to see you pay them back for what they have done because I trust you to vindicate my cause."

GOD'S WORD® Translation
O LORD of Armies, you judge fairly and test motives and thoughts. I want to see you take revenge on them, because I've brought my case to you.

King James 2000 Bible
But, O LORD of hosts, who judges righteously, who tests the mind and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them: for unto you have I revealed my cause.
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