Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The people of Israel and Judah have provoked me by all the evil they have done—they, their kings and officials, their priests and prophets, the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem. New Living Translation “The sins of Israel and Judah—the sins of the people of Jerusalem, the kings, the officials, the priests, and the prophets—have stirred up my anger. English Standard Version because of all the evil of the children of Israel and the children of Judah that they did to provoke me to anger—their kings and their officials, their priests and their prophets, the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Berean Standard Bible because of all the evil the children of Israel and of Judah have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem. Berean Literal Bible because of all the evil of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah, which they have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and those dwelling in Jerusalem. King James Bible Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. New King James Version because of all the evil of the children of Israel and the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, their prophets, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. New American Standard Bible because of all the evil of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah which they have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their leaders, their priests, their prophets, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. NASB 1995 because of all the evil of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah which they have done to provoke Me to anger— they, their kings, their leaders, their priests, their prophets, the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. NASB 1977 because of all the evil of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah, which they have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their leaders, their priests, their prophets, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Legacy Standard Bible because of all the evil of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah which they have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, their prophets, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Amplified Bible because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah which they have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, their prophets, the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Berean Annotated Bible because of all the evil the children of Israel (he wrestles with God) and of Judah (praised) have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem (city of peace). Christian Standard Bible because of all the evil the Israelites and Judeans have done to anger me—they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem. Holman Christian Standard Bible because of all the evil the Israelites and Judeans have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem. American Standard Version because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. English Revised Version because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The people of Israel and Judah have made me furious because they are evil. The people, their kings and officials, their priests and prophets, and the Judeans and those who live in Jerusalem Good News Translation because of all the evil that has been done by the people of Judah and Jerusalem, together with their kings and leaders, their priests and prophets. International Standard Version because of all the evil that the Israelis and Judeans have done to provoke me. They, their kings, their officials, their priests, their prophets, the people of Judah, and those living in Jerusalem have done these things. NET Bible I am determined to do so because the people of Israel and Judah have made me angry with all their wickedness--they, their kings, their officials, their priests, their prophets, and especially the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem have done this wickedness. New Heart English Bible because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the people of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebecause of all the evil the children of Israel and of Judah have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem. World English Bible because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, their prophets, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbecause of all the evil of the sons of Israel, and of the sons of Judah that they have done, so as to provoke Me—they, their kings, their heads, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Berean Literal Bible because of all the evil of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah, which they have done to provoke Me to anger—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and those dwelling in Jerusalem. Young's Literal Translation Because of all the evil of the sons of Israel, and of the sons of Judah that they have done, so as to provoke Me -- they, their kings, their heads, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Smith's Literal Translation For all the evil of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah which they did to irritate me, they, their kings, their chiefs, their priests, and their prophets, and the man Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBecause of all the evil of the children of Israel, and of the children of Juda, which they have done, provoking me to wrath, they and their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, the men of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Catholic Public Domain Version because of all the wickedness of the sons of Israel and the sons of Judah, which they have done, provoking me to wrath, they and their kings, their leaders and their priests and their prophets, the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. New American Bible for all the evil the Israelites and Judahites have done to provoke me—they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. New Revised Standard Version because of all the evil of the people of Israel and the people of Judah that they did to provoke me to anger—they, their kings and their officials, their priests and their prophets, the citizens of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBecause of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests and their prophets and the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of all the evils of the children of Israel and of the children of Yehuda that they had done to anger me, they and their Kings, and their Rulers, and their Priests, and their Prophets, the men of Judea and the inhabitants of Jerusalem OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke Me, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Brenton Septuagint Translation because of all the wickedness of the children of Israel and Juda, which they wrought to provoke me, they and their kings, and their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, the men of Juda, and the dwellers in Jerusalem. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD's Answer…31For this city has aroused My wrath and fury from the day it was built until now. Therefore I will remove it from My presence 32because of all the evil the children of Israel and of Judah have done to provoke Me to anger— they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets, the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem. 33They have turned their backs to Me and not their faces. Though I taught them again and again, they would not listen or respond to discipline.… Cross References because of all the evil the children of Israel and of Judah have done to provoke Me to anger— Jeremiah 11:17 The LORD of Hosts, who planted you, has decreed disaster against you on account of the evil that the house of Israel and the house of Judah have brought upon themselves, provoking Me to anger by burning incense to Baal.” 2 Kings 17:7-18 All this happened because the people of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. They had worshiped other gods / and walked in the customs of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites, as well as in the practices introduced by the kings of Israel. / The Israelites secretly did things against the LORD their God that were not right. From watchtower to fortified city, they built high places in all their cities. … 2 Kings 21:10-15 And the LORD spoke through His servants the prophets, saying, / “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, / this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. … they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets, Jeremiah 2:26-28 As the thief is ashamed when he is caught, so the house of Israel is disgraced. They, their kings, their officials, their priests, and their prophets / say to a tree, ‘You are my father,’ and to a stone, ‘You gave me birth.’ They have turned their backs to Me and not their faces. Yet in the time of trouble, they say, ‘Rise up and save us!’ / But where are the gods you made for yourselves? Let them rise up in your time of trouble and save you if they can; for your gods are as numerous as your cities, O Judah. Ezekiel 22:25-28 The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her. / Her priests do violence to My law and profane My holy things. They make no distinction between the holy and the common, and they fail to distinguish between the clean and the unclean. They disregard My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them. / Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey, shedding blood, and destroying lives for dishonest gain. … Jeremiah 5:30-31 A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land. / The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 11:9-10 And the LORD told me, “There is a conspiracy among the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem. / They have returned to the sins of their forefathers who refused to obey My words. They have followed other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken the covenant I made with their fathers. Jeremiah 25:4-7 And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever. / Do not follow other gods to serve and worship them, and do not provoke Me to anger with the works of your hands. Then I will do you no harm.’ … Jeremiah 7:17-19 Do you not see what they are doing in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem? / The sons gather wood, the fathers light the fire, and the women knead the dough to make cakes for the Queen of Heaven; they pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. / But am I the One they are provoking? declares the LORD. Is it not themselves they spite, to their own shame? 2 Kings 21:11-15 “Since Manasseh king of Judah has committed all these abominations, acting more wickedly than the Amorites who preceded him, and with his idols has caused Judah to sin, / this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah that the news will reverberate in the ears of all who hear it. / I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down. … 2 Chronicles 36:14-16 Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem. / 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. Nehemiah 9:26-30 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. / So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies. / But as soon as they had rest, they again did evil in Your sight. So You abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, who had dominion over them. When they cried out to You again, You heard from heaven, and You delivered them many times in Your compassion. … Isaiah 1:4 Alas, O sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a brood of evildoers, children who act corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD; they have despised the Holy One of Israel and turned their backs on Him. Ezekiel 16:47-52 And you not only walked in their ways and practiced their abominations, but soon you were more depraved than they were. / As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, your sister Sodom and her daughters never did as you and your daughters have done. / Now this was the iniquity of your sister Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed, and complacent; they did not help the poor and needy. … Ezekiel 23:11-21 Her sister Oholibah saw this, yet in her lust and prostitution she was more depraved than her sister. / She too lusted after the Assyrians—governors and commanders, warriors dressed in splendor, horsemen riding on steeds, all desirable young men. / And I saw that she too had defiled herself; both of them had taken the same path. … Hosea 4:1-2 Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land! / Cursing and lying, murder and stealing, and adultery are rampant; one act of bloodshed follows another. Treasury of Scripture Because of all the evil of the children of Israel and of the children of Judah, which they have done to provoke me to anger, they, their kings, their princes, their priests, and their prophets, and the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. they. Jeremiah 2:26 As the thief is ashamed when he is found, so is the house of Israel ashamed; they, their kings, their princes, and their priests, and their prophets, Ezra 9:7 Since the days of our fathers have we been in a great trespass unto this day; and for our iniquities have we, our kings, and our priests, been delivered into the hand of the kings of the lands, to the sword, to captivity, and to a spoil, and to confusion of face, as it is this day. Nehemiah 9:32-34 Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day… Jump to Previous Anger Angry Children Evil Inhabitants Israel Jerusalem Judah Kings Leaders Priests Princes Prophets Provoke ProvokedJump to Next Anger Angry Children Evil Inhabitants Israel Jerusalem Judah Kings Leaders Priests Princes Prophets Provoke ProvokedJeremiah 32 1. Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,6. buys Hanameel's field. 13. Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return. 16. Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God. 26. God confirms the captivity for their sins; 36. and promises a gracious return. because of all the evil the children of Israel and of Judah have done to provoke Me to anger This phrase highlights the collective sin of both the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. Historically, the division of the united monarchy occurred after Solomon's reign, leading to separate paths of idolatry and rebellion against God. The "evil" refers to their persistent idolatry, social injustice, and failure to uphold the covenant with God. This provocation is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature, where God’s patience is tested by the people's continuous disobedience. they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets the men of Judah, and the residents of Jerusalem Persons / Places / Events 1. People of Israel and JudahThe collective group of God's chosen people who have turned away from Him, engaging in practices that provoke His anger. 2. Kings and Officials The leaders of Israel and Judah who have led the people astray through their actions and policies, failing to uphold God's commandments. 3. Priests and Prophets Religious leaders who were supposed to guide the people in spiritual matters but instead contributed to their rebellion against God. 4. Men of Judah The male population of Judah, representing the broader community involved in the nation's sins. 5. Residents of Jerusalem The inhabitants of the capital city, a central place of worship and governance, who have also participated in the nation's disobedience. Teaching Points The Consequences of Leadership FailureLeaders hold significant responsibility in guiding their people. When they fail, the consequences can be severe, affecting the entire community. The Role of Spiritual Leaders Priests and prophets are called to uphold God's truth. When they stray, they lead others into error, highlighting the importance of faithful spiritual leadership. Collective Responsibility While leaders are accountable, the people also bear responsibility for their actions. Each individual must choose to follow God, regardless of the actions of their leaders. God's Righteous Anger God's anger is a response to persistent sin and rebellion. Understanding His righteous anger helps us appreciate His holiness and justice. Repentance and Restoration Despite the severity of judgment, God always offers a path to repentance and restoration. This is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 32:32?2. How does Jeremiah 32:32 highlight the consequences of disobedience to God? 3. What lessons can we learn from the sins of Judah and Jerusalem? 4. How does Jeremiah 32:32 connect with Romans 3:23 about human sinfulness? 5. In what ways can we avoid the mistakes mentioned in Jeremiah 32:32? 6. How can we apply the warnings of Jeremiah 32:32 in our daily lives? 7. Why did God allow Jerusalem's destruction as described in Jeremiah 32:32? 8. How does Jeremiah 32:32 reflect on human disobedience and divine judgment? 9. What historical events led to the situation in Jeremiah 32:32? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 32? 11. What is the meaning of Jacob's Trouble? 12. Jeremiah 32:37-44: How do we reconcile the promise of restoration with the prolonged hardships and dispersions Israel experienced throughout history? 13. Jeremiah 32:9-15: How can the account of Jeremiah purchasing land during a siege be historically or archaeologically verified if the city was on the brink of destruction? 14. Jeremiah 32:35: Why would God claim ignorance of child sacrifices if other passages suggest He is omniscient and aware of every human action? What Does Jeremiah 32:32 Mean Because of all the evil- God Himself pinpoints “all the evil” as the root cause of the judgment about to fall (Jeremiah 32:36-37). - The evil was not occasional missteps but sustained rebellion—idolatry (Jeremiah 19:4-5), injustice (Jeremiah 22:3-5), and covenant breach (Deuteronomy 28:15). - Similar indictments appear in 2 Kings 21:10-15 and 2 Chronicles 36:15-16, showing this was a settled national pattern. - The phrase underscores that divine discipline is never arbitrary; it responds to concrete, accumulated sin (Romans 2:5-8). the children of Israel and of Judah - Both northern (Israel) and southern (Judah) kingdoms are included, though Israel had already gone into Assyrian exile (2 Kings 17:18-23). - Jeremiah lumps them together to stress the shared heritage and shared guilt (Hosea 8:8-14; Ezekiel 23:1-4). - Their privileged status under the covenant (Exodus 19:5-6) heightens the seriousness of their rebellion (Amos 3:2). have done to provoke Me to anger - “Provoke” highlights deliberate defiance, not inadvertent mistakes (Deuteronomy 9:7-8). - God’s anger is righteous and controlled, aimed at restoring holiness, not at capricious outbursts (Psalm 7:11; Nahum 1:2-3). - Persistent provocation eventually crosses a line where judgment becomes certain (Hebrews 10:26-31). they, their kings, their officials, their priests and prophets - Leadership at every level was corrupt, leaving the people with few faithful guides (Jeremiah 23:1-2; Micah 3:1-12). - Kings like Manasseh and Zedekiah modeled idolatry and violence (2 Kings 21:9-16; Jeremiah 52:2-3). - Priests allowed pagan rites in the very temple courts (Jeremiah 7:30-31). - False prophets soothed consciences with “peace, peace” when there was no peace (Jeremiah 6:13-14; 14:13-16). the men of Judah - Ordinary citizens cannot shift blame solely to leaders (Ezekiel 18:2-4). - Grass-roots sin included child sacrifice (Jeremiah 7:31), commercial dishonesty (Jeremiah 17:11), and Sabbath violations (Jeremiah 17:21-23). - National repentance requires individual hearts turning back (2 Chronicles 7:14). and the residents of Jerusalem - Jerusalem, the city bearing God’s Name, had become a hotspot of rebellion (Jeremiah 11:13; Matthew 23:37). - The presence of the temple did not guarantee immunity; instead, it intensified accountability (Jeremiah 7:4-11). - Siege and exile would prove that misplaced trust in symbols cannot replace obedience (Lamentations 2:1-9). summary Jeremiah 32:32 lays out a sweeping indictment: every social stratum, from royalty to common residents, persisted in deliberate evil that provoked the righteous anger of the covenant God. Their privileges heightened, not lessened, their accountability. The verse clarifies that judgment on Judah was the inevitable outcome of entrenched, collective rebellion—a sober reminder that sin, left unrepented, always reaps consequences, and that every generation bears personal responsibility before the holy, faithful Lord. Hebrew because ofעַל֩ (‘al) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the evil רָעַ֨ת (rā·‘aṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7451: Bad, evil the children בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵ֜ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and וּבְנֵ֣י (ū·ḇə·nê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Judah יְהוּדָ֗ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites have done עָשׂוּ֙ (‘ā·śū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6213: To do, make to provoke Me to anger— לְהַכְעִסֵ֔נִי (lə·haḵ·‘i·sê·nî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 3707: To trouble, to grieve, rage, be indignant they, הֵ֤מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They their kings, מַלְכֵיהֶם֙ (mal·ḵê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4428: A king their officials, שָֽׂרֵיהֶ֔ם (śā·rê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince their priests כֹּהֲנֵיהֶ֖ם (kō·hă·nê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest and prophets, וּנְבִֽיאֵיהֶ֑ם (ū·nə·ḇî·’ê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet the men וְאִ֣ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of Judah, יְהוּדָ֔ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and the residents וְיֹשְׁבֵ֖י (wə·yō·šə·ḇê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Jerusalem. יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel Links Jeremiah 32:32 NIVJeremiah 32:32 NLT Jeremiah 32:32 ESV Jeremiah 32:32 NASB Jeremiah 32:32 KJV Jeremiah 32:32 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 32:32 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 32:32 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 32:32 French Bible Jeremiah 32:32 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 32:32 Because of all the evil (Jer.) |
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