Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” New Living Translation And the LORD said, “That’s right, and it means that I am watching, and I will certainly carry out all my plans.” English Standard Version Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” Berean Standard Bible “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” King James Bible Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it. New King James Version Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.” New American Standard Bible Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” NASB 1995 Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” NASB 1977 Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to perform it.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over My word to do it.” Amplified Bible Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am [actively] watching over My word to fulfill it.” Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over my word to accomplish it.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I watch over My word to accomplish it.” American Standard Version Then said Jehovah unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it. Contemporary English Version "That's right," the LORD replied, "and I always rise early to keep a promise." English Revised Version Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I watch over my word to perform it. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the LORD said to me, "Right. I am watching to make sure that my words come true." Good News Translation "You are right," the LORD said, "and I am watching to see that my words come true." International Standard Version The LORD told me, "You have observed well, because I'm watching over my message, to make sure it comes about." Majority Standard Bible ?You have observed correctly,? said the LORD, ?for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.? NET Bible Then the LORD said, "You have observed correctly. This means I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out." New Heart English Bible Then the LORD said to me, "You have seen well; for I watch over my word to perform it." Webster's Bible Translation Then said the LORD to me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it. World English Bible Then Yahweh said to me, “You have seen well; for I watch over my word to perform it.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to me, “You have seen well: for I am watching over My word to do it.” Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto me, 'Thou hast well seen: for I am watching over My word to do it.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will say to me, Thou didst well to see; for I watch upon my word to do it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said to me: Thou hast seen well: for I will watch over my word to perform it. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord said to me: “You have seen well. For I will keep watch over my word, so that I may accomplish it.” New American Bible Then the LORD said to me: You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to carry it out. New Revised Standard Version Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the LORD said to me, You have well seen; for I will hasten my word to perform it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH said to me: “You have seen well, because I am hurrying concerning my word to do it!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said the LORD unto me: 'Thou hast well seen; for I watch over My word to perform it.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord said to me, Thou hast well seen: for I have watched over my words to perform them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Call of Jeremiah…11And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” “I see a branch of an almond tree,” I replied. 12“You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” 13Again the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “What do you see?” “I see a boiling pot,” I replied, “and it is tilting toward us from the north.”… Cross References Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” Psalm 119:89 Your word, O LORD, is everlasting; it is firmly fixed in the heavens. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. Psalm 33:9 For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm. John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. Luke 1:37 For no word from God will ever fail.” Romans 4:21 being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. Isaiah 40:8 The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. Treasury of Scripture Then said the LORD to me, You have well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it. thou hast Deuteronomy 5:28 And the LORD heard the voice of your words, when ye spake unto me; and the LORD said unto me, I have heard the voice of the words of this people, which they have spoken unto thee: they have well said all that they have spoken. Deuteronomy 18:17 And the LORD said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken. Luke 10:28 And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. I will Jeremiah 39:1 In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, came Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon and all his army against Jerusalem, and they besieged it. Jeremiah 52:1 Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah. Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. Jump to Previous Correctly Effect Fulfilled Hasten Perform Watch Watchful Watching WordJump to Next Correctly Effect Fulfilled Hasten Perform Watch Watchful Watching WordJeremiah 1 1. The time4. And the calling of Jeremiah 11. His prophetical visions of an almond rod and a seething pot 15. His heavy message against Judah 17. God encourages him with his promise of assistance You have observed correctly This phrase is a response from God to Jeremiah, affirming that Jeremiah has accurately perceived the vision given to him. The Hebrew root for "observed" is "ra'ah," which means to see, perceive, or understand. This indicates not just a physical sight but a deeper spiritual insight. In the context of Jeremiah's calling, it underscores the importance of spiritual discernment and the ability to perceive God's truth. Historically, prophets were often given visions that required divine interpretation, and Jeremiah's correct observation signifies his readiness and alignment with God's purpose. said the LORD for I am watching over My word to accomplish it Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “You have observedלִרְא֑וֹת (lir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see correctly,” הֵיטַ֣בְתָּ (hê·ṭaḇ·tā) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3190: To be good, well, glad, or pleasing said וַיֹּ֧אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say the LORD, יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אֲנִ֛י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I am watching שֹׁקֵ֥ד (šō·qêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 8245: To be alert, sleepless, to be on the lookout over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against My word דְּבָרִ֖י (də·ḇā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause to accomplish it.” לַעֲשֹׂתֽוֹ׃ (la·‘ă·śō·ṯōw) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make Links Jeremiah 1:12 NIVJeremiah 1:12 NLT Jeremiah 1:12 ESV Jeremiah 1:12 NASB Jeremiah 1:12 KJV Jeremiah 1:12 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 1:12 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 1:12 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 1:12 French Bible Jeremiah 1:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 1:12 Then said Yahweh to me You have (Jer.) |
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