Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “My people have committed two sins: They have forsaken me, the spring of living water, and have dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water. New Living Translation “For my people have done two evil things: They have abandoned me— the fountain of living water. And they have dug for themselves cracked cisterns that can hold no water at all! English Standard Version for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed out cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that can hold no water. Berean Standard Bible “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns—broken cisterns that cannot hold water. King James Bible For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. New King James Version “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water. New American Standard Bible “For My people have committed two evils: They have abandoned Me, The fountain of living waters, To carve out for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That do not hold water. NASB 1995 “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. NASB 1977 “For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns, That can hold no water. Legacy Standard Bible “For My people have done two evils: They have forsaken Me, The fountain of living waters, To hew for themselves cisterns, Broken cisterns That can hold no water. Amplified Bible “For My people have committed two evils: They have abandoned (rejected) Me, The fountain of living water, And they have carved out their own cisterns, Broken cisterns That cannot hold water. Christian Standard Bible For my people have committed a double evil: They have abandoned me, the fountain of living water, and dug cisterns for themselves— cracked cisterns that cannot hold water. Holman Christian Standard Bible For My people have committed a double evil: They have abandoned Me, the fountain of living water, and dug cisterns for themselves, cracked cisterns that cannot hold water. American Standard Version For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. Contemporary English Version You, my people, have sinned in two ways--you have rejected me, the source of life-giving water, and you've tried to collect water in cracked and leaking pits dug in the ground. English Revised Version For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. GOD'S WORD® Translation "My people have done two things wrong. They have abandoned me, the fountain of life-giving water. They have also dug their own cisterns, broken cisterns that can't hold water. Good News Translation for my people have committed two sins: they have turned away from me, the spring of fresh water, and they have dug cisterns, cracked cisterns that can hold no water at all. International Standard Version "Indeed, my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug cisterns for themselves, broken cisterns that cannot hold water." Majority Standard Bible ?For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns?broken cisterns that cannot hold water. NET Bible "Do so because my people have committed a double wrong: they have rejected me, the fountain of life-giving water, and they have dug cisterns for themselves, cracked cisterns which cannot even hold water." New Heart English Bible "For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. Webster's Bible Translation For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed out for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. World English Bible “For my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the spring of living waters, and cut out cisterns for themselves: broken cisterns that can’t hold water. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“For My people have done two evils, "" They have forsaken Me, a fountain of living waters, "" To hew out for themselves wells—broken wells, "" That do not contain the waters. Young's Literal Translation For two evils hath My people done, Me they have forsaken, a fountain of living waters, To hew out for themselves wells -- broken wells, That contain not the waters. Smith's Literal Translation For my people did two evils: they forsook me the fountain of living waters, to hew out for them wells, broken wells which will not hold water. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor my people have done two evils. They have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and have digged to themselves cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. Catholic Public Domain Version For my people have done two evils. They have forsaken me, the Fountain of living water, and they have dug for themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that are unable to hold water. New American Bible Two evils my people have done: they have forsaken me, the source of living waters; They have dug themselves cisterns, broken cisterns that cannot hold water. New Revised Standard Version for my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living water, and dug out cisterns for themselves, cracked cisterns that can hold no water. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor my people have committed two evils: they have forsaken me, the fountain of living waters, and they went and dug for themselves broken cisterns that can hold no water. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because my people have done two evils to me; they left the fountain of living waters and they went and they have dug pits for themselves, broken cisterns that cannot hold water OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, That can hold no water. Brenton Septuagint Translation For my people has committed two faults, and evil ones: they have forsaken me, the fountain of water of life, and hewn out for themselves broken cisterns, which will not be able to hold water. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel has Forsaken God…12Be stunned by this, O heavens; be shocked and utterly appalled,” declares the LORD. 13“For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns— broken cisterns that cannot hold water. Cross References John 4:10-14 Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” / “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water? / Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock?” ... John 7:37-39 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified. Isaiah 55:1-3 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost! / Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. Revelation 21:6 And He told me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give freely from the spring of the water of life. Revelation 22:1-2 Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. Psalm 36:8-9 They feast on the abundance of Your house, and You give them drink from Your river of delights. / For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. Isaiah 12:2-3 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” / With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation, Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. Ezekiel 47:1-12 Then the man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. / Next he brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and there I saw the water trickling out from the south side. / As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and led me through ankle-deep water. ... Zechariah 14:8 And on that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half of it toward the Eastern Sea and the other half toward the Western Sea, in summer and winter alike. 1 Corinthians 10:4 and drank the same spiritual drink; for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. 2 Peter 2:17 These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. Jude 1:12 These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts, shamelessly feasting with you but shepherding only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by the wind; fruitless trees in autumn, twice dead after being uprooted. Proverbs 14:27 The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death. Treasury of Scripture For my people have committed two evils; they have forsaken me the fountain of living waters, and hewed them out cisterns, broken cisterns, that can hold no water. for my Jeremiah 2:31,32 O generation, see ye the word of the LORD. Have I been a wilderness unto Israel? a land of darkness? wherefore say my people, We are lords; we will come no more unto thee? … Jeremiah 4:22 For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge. Jeremiah 5:26,31 For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men… forsaken Jeremiah 2:17 Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, when he led thee by the way? Jeremiah 1:16 And I will utter my judgments against them touching all their wickedness, who have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, and worshipped the works of their own hands. Jeremiah 15:6 Thou hast forsaken me, saith the LORD, thou art gone backward: therefore will I stretch out my hand against thee, and destroy thee; I am weary with repenting. the fountain Jeremiah 17:13 O LORD, the hope of Israel, all that forsake thee shall be ashamed, and they that depart from me shall be written in the earth, because they have forsaken the LORD, the fountain of living waters. Jeremiah 18:14 Will a man leave the snow of Lebanon which cometh from the rock of the field? or shall the cold flowing waters that come from another place be forsaken? Psalm 36:9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. broken cisterns Jeremiah 2:11,26 Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit… Psalm 115:4-8 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands… Psalm 146:3,4 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help… Jump to Previous Broken Cisterns Committed Contain Cut Dug Evils Forsaken Fountain Hew Hewed Hold Rock Sins Spring Themselves Use Water Waters WellsJump to Next Broken Cisterns Committed Contain Cut Dug Evils Forsaken Fountain Hew Hewed Hold Rock Sins Spring Themselves Use Water Waters WellsJeremiah 2 1. God having shown his former kindness, 5. expostulates with the people on their causeless and unexampled revolt 14. They are the causes of their own calamities 18. The sins and idolatries of Judah 35. Her confidence is rejected. For My people have committed two evils: This phrase introduces the dual sins of the Israelites, highlighting their spiritual rebellion. The term "My people" emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel, underscoring the gravity of their betrayal. The concept of "two evils" suggests a complete turning away from God, reminiscent of the dual nature of sin seen in the Ten Commandments, where both actions and attitudes are addressed. They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water: and they have dug their own cisterns— broken cisterns that cannot hold water: Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, warning them of their idolatry and urging them to return to God. 2. The People of Israel Referred to as "My people" by God, they are the chosen nation who have turned away from Him, committing spiritual adultery by worshiping other gods. 3. The Fountain of Living Water A metaphor for God Himself, representing His life-giving and sustaining power, purity, and the source of true spiritual nourishment. 4. Broken Cisterns Symbolic of the false gods and idols that the Israelites have turned to, which are inadequate and incapable of providing true spiritual sustenance. 5. The Land of Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jeremiah's ministry primarily took place, and where the people had fallen into idolatry and sin. Teaching Points Recognizing IdolatryIdentify and reject modern-day "broken cisterns" in our lives, such as materialism, self-reliance, or any pursuit that takes precedence over God. Seeking the True Source Emphasize the importance of turning to God, the fountain of living water, for spiritual nourishment and fulfillment. The Consequences of Forsaking God Understand the spiritual emptiness and dissatisfaction that result from turning away from God and relying on inadequate substitutes. God's Faithfulness and Invitation Despite our failures, God continually invites us back to Him, offering forgiveness and restoration. Living Water in Christ Recognize that Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise of living water, offering eternal life and satisfaction to all who believe in Him.(13) The fountain of living waters.--The word rendered "well," as in Proverbs 10:11; Proverbs 18:4; "fountain," as in Psalm 36:9, is used of water flowing from the rock. The "cistern," on the other hand, was a tank for surface water. A word identical in sound and meaning, though differently spelt, is variously rendered by "pit," "well," or "cistern."Verse 13. - Two evils. Israel has not merely offended, like the heathen, by idolatry, but by deserting the only God who can satisfy the needs of human nature. The fountain of living waters. So Jeremiah 17:13 (comp. Psalm 36:9). Fountain; literally, tank or reservoir. Such reservoirs were "dug in the ground (see on Jeremiah 6:7), and chiefly intended for storing living waters, i.e. those of springs and rivulets" (Payne Smith). Cisterns, broken cisterns. A cistern, by its very nature, will only hold a limited amount, and the water "collected from clay roofs or from marly soil, has the color of weak soapsuds, the taste of the earth or the stable." Who would prefer such an impure supply to the sweet, wholesome water of a fountain? But these cisterns cannot even be depended upon for this poor, turbid drink. They are "broken," like so many even of the best rock-hewn cisterns (Thomson, 'The Land and the Book,' p. 287). How fine a description of the combined attractiveness and disappointingness of heathen religions, qualities the more striking in proportion to the scale on which the religions problem is realized (e.g. in Hinduism)! Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Forכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction My people עַמִּ֑י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock have committed עָשָׂ֣ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make two שְׁתַּ֥יִם (šə·ta·yim) Number - fd Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) evils: רָע֖וֹת (rā·‘ō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 7451: Bad, evil They have forsaken Me, עָזְב֜וּ (‘ā·zə·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5800: To loosen, relinquish, permit the fountain מְק֣וֹר ׀ (mə·qō·wr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4726: Something dug, a, source, of happiness, wisdom, progeny) of living חַיִּ֗ים (ḥay·yîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life water, מַ֣יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen and they have dug לַחְצֹ֤ב (laḥ·ṣōḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2672: To cut, carve, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave cisterns for themselves, בֹּאר֔וֹת (bō·rō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 877: A cistern, pit, well broken נִשְׁבָּרִ֔ים (niš·bā·rîm) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces cisterns בֹּארֹת֙ (bō·rōṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 877: A cistern, pit, well that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that cannot לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no hold יָכִ֖לוּ (yā·ḵi·lū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3557: To keep in, to measure, to maintain water. הַמָּֽיִם׃ (ham·mā·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Links Jeremiah 2:13 NIVJeremiah 2:13 NLT Jeremiah 2:13 ESV Jeremiah 2:13 NASB Jeremiah 2:13 KJV Jeremiah 2:13 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 2:13 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 2:13 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 2:13 French Bible Jeremiah 2:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 2:13 For my people have committed two evils: (Jer.) |
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