Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and if you do not listen to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I have sent to you again and again (though you have not listened), New Living Translation and if you will not listen to my servants, the prophets—for I sent them again and again to warn you, but you would not listen to them— English Standard Version and to listen to the words of my servants the prophets whom I send to you urgently, though you have not listened, Berean Standard Bible and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, King James Bible To hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent unto you, both rising up early, and sending them, but ye have not hearkened; New King James Version to heed the words of My servants the prophets whom I sent to you, both rising up early and sending them (but you have not heeded), New American Standard Bible to listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have been sending to you again and again, but you have not listened; NASB 1995 to listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have been sending to you again and again, but you have not listened; NASB 1977 to listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have been sending to you again and again, but you have not listened; Legacy Standard Bible to listen to the words of My slaves the prophets, whom I have been sending to you, rising up early and sending, but you have not listened, Amplified Bible and listen and follow [carefully] the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have been sending to you repeatedly—though you have not listened— Christian Standard Bible and by listening to the words of my servants the prophets —whom I have been sending to you time and time again, though you did not listen— Holman Christian Standard Bible and by listening to the words of My servants the prophets I have been sending you time and time again, though you did not listen, American Standard Version to hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I send unto you, even rising up early and sending them, but ye have not hearkened; Contemporary English Version Again and again I have sent my servants the prophets to preach to you, but you ignored them as well. Now I am warning you that if you don't start obeying me at once, English Revised Version to hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I send unto you, even rising up early and sending them, but ye have not hearkened; GOD'S WORD® Translation Suppose you don't listen to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent to you again and again, even though you didn't listen. Good News Translation and by paying attention to the words of my servants, the prophets, whom I have kept on sending to you. You have never obeyed what they said. International Standard Version and listen to the words of my servants, the prophets, whom I've sent to you over and over —but you wouldn't listen— Majority Standard Bible and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, NET Bible You must pay attention to the exhortations of my servants the prophets. I have sent them to you over and over again. But you have not paid any attention to them. New Heart English Bible to listen to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I send to you, even rising up early and sending them, but you have not listened; Webster's Bible Translation To hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I have sent to you, both rising early, and sending them, but ye have not hearkened; World English Bible to listen to the words of my servants the prophets whom I send to you, even rising up early and sending them—but you have not listened— Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I am sending to you, indeed, rising early and sending, and you have not listened, Young's Literal Translation To hearken to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I am sending unto you, yea, rising early and sending, and ye have not hearkened, Smith's Literal Translation To hear to the words of my servants the prophets which I sent to you, and rising early and sending, and ye heard not; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo give ear to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent to you rising up early: and sending, and you have not hearkened: Catholic Public Domain Version so that you listen to the words of my servants, the prophets, whom I have sent to you, who arise while it is still night, and though they give guidance, you do not listen, New American Bible and listening to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I kept sending you, even though you do not listen to them, New Revised Standard Version and to heed the words of my servants the prophets whom I send to you urgently—though you have not heeded— Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd to hearken to the words of my servants the prophets whom I have sent to you, warning you in advance, but you have not hearkened; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Nor listen to the word of my Servants, the Prophets, that I am sending to your presence (I arose early every day and I sent and you have not listened) OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917to hearken to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I send unto you, even sending them betimes and often, but ye have not hearkened; Brenton Septuagint Translation to hearken to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I send to you early in the morning; yea, I sent them, but ye hearkened not to me; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Warning to the Cities of Judah…4And you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘If you do not listen to Me and walk in My law, which I have set before you, 5and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, 6then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’ ”… Cross References 2 Chronicles 36:15-16 Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. Jeremiah 7:25-26 From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. / Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers. Matthew 23:34-37 Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. / And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. / Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. ... Luke 11:49-51 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ / As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, / from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. Acts 7:51-52 You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— 2 Kings 17:13-14 Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. Nehemiah 9:26 But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. Zechariah 1:4-6 Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Turn now from your evil ways and deeds.’ But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, declares the LORD. / Where are your fathers now? And the prophets, do they live forever? / But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’” Isaiah 30:9-11 These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!” Ezekiel 2:3-5 “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. Hosea 12:10 I spoke through the prophets and multiplied their visions; I gave parables through the prophets. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Matthew 21:34-36 When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit. / But the tenants seized his servants. They beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. / Again, he sent other servants, more than the first group. But the tenants did the same to them. Mark 12:2-5 At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. / But they seized the servant, beat him, and sent him away empty-handed. / Then he sent them another servant, and they struck him over the head and treated him shamefully. ... Luke 20:10-12 At harvest time, he sent a servant to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit of the vineyard. But the tenants beat the servant and sent him away empty-handed. / So he sent another servant, but they beat him and treated him shamefully, sending him away empty-handed. / Then he sent a third, but they wounded him and threw him out. Treasury of Scripture To listen to the words of my servants the prophets, whom I sent to you, both rising up early, and sending them, but you have not listened; my. Jeremiah 7:13,25 And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not; … Jeremiah 11:7 For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice. 2 Kings 9:7 And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel. whom. Jeremiah 25:3,4 From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened… Jump to Previous Attention Betimes Ear Early Getting Hearken Hearkened Heed Heeded Often Prophets Rising Sending Servants Urgently WordsJump to Next Attention Betimes Ear Early Getting Hearken Hearkened Heed Heeded Often Prophets Rising Sending Servants Urgently WordsJeremiah 26 1. Jeremiah by promises and threats exhorts to repentance.8. He is therefore apprehended, 10. and arraigned. 12. His apology. 16. He is quit in judgment, by the example of Micah, 20. and of Urijah, 24. and by the care of Ahikam. and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, This phrase emphasizes the importance of heeding the messages delivered by God's prophets. In the historical context of Jeremiah, prophets were God's chosen messengers, often tasked with delivering warnings and calls for repentance to the people of Israel and Judah. The role of a prophet was crucial, as they were seen as the mouthpiece of God. The phrase underscores the repeated failure of the people to listen, which is a recurring theme throughout the Old Testament. This failure to listen is not just a historical issue but a spiritual one, reflecting a hardened heart and rebellion against God's will. The prophets, including Jeremiah, often faced persecution and rejection, highlighting the people's resistance to divine correction. whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. 2. Prophets God's messengers who were sent repeatedly to convey His words and warnings to the people. They played a crucial role in guiding Israel and Judah back to God's covenant. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often warned by prophets like Jeremiah about impending judgment due to their disobedience. 4. God The sovereign Lord who communicates His will and warnings through His prophets, desiring repentance and obedience from His people. 5. Temple of the Lord The setting of Jeremiah's message in this chapter, where he was instructed to deliver God's warning to the people of Judah. Teaching Points The Importance of Listening to GodGod repeatedly sends His prophets to communicate His will. We must be attentive and responsive to God's messages, whether through Scripture, prayer, or godly counsel. The Consequences of Disobedience Ignoring God's warnings leads to judgment. The history of Judah serves as a cautionary tale for us to heed God's instructions. God's Patience and Persistence Despite repeated rejections, God continues to reach out to His people. This demonstrates His patience and desire for repentance and restoration. The Role of Prophets and Scripture Today While we may not have prophets in the same way today, God still speaks through His Word. We should value and study Scripture as God's communication to us. Repentance and Restoration God's ultimate goal in sending prophets is to bring His people back to Him. We should be quick to repent and seek restoration in our relationship with God. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and [if you do not] listenלִשְׁמֹ֗עַ (liš·mō·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the words דִּבְרֵ֨י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of My servants עֲבָדַ֣י (‘ă·ḇā·ḏay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant the prophets, הַנְּבִאִ֔ים (han·nə·ḇi·’îm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet whom אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I אָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I have sent שֹׁלֵ֣חַ (šō·lê·aḥ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out you אֲלֵיכֶ֑ם (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to again וְהַשְׁכֵּ֥ם (wə·haš·kêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning and again וְשָׁלֹ֖חַ (wə·šā·lō·aḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out even though you did not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listen, שְׁמַעְתֶּֽם׃ (šə·ma‘·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Jeremiah 26:5 NIVJeremiah 26:5 NLT Jeremiah 26:5 ESV Jeremiah 26:5 NASB Jeremiah 26:5 KJV Jeremiah 26:5 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 26:5 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 26:5 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 26:5 French Bible Jeremiah 26:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 26:5 To listen to the words of my (Jer.) |
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