Jeremiah 14:20

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

We acknowledge, O LORD, our wickedness, [and] the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against thee.

Complete Jewish Bible:

We confess our rebellion, ADONAI, also the crimes of our ancestors; yes, we have sinned against you.

Berean Standard Bible:

We acknowledge our wickedness, O LORD, the guilt of our fathers; indeed, we have sinned against You.

American Standard Version:

We acknowledge, O Jehovah, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers; for we have sinned against thee.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

We acknowledge^{H3045}, O LORD^{H3068}, our wickedness^{H7562}, and the iniquity^{H5771} of our fathers^{H1}: for we have sinned^{H2398} against thee.

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Commentary for Jeremiah 14:20

Jeremiah 14:20 is a part of the prophetic book of Jeremiah, who was a major prophet in the Old Testament. This verse is set within the context of a series of laments and prayers during a time of severe drought and national distress in Judah, which occurred in the late 7th century to early 6th century BCE. The historical context includes the looming threat of the Babylonian Empire, which would eventually lead to the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of the Judahites.

In this verse, the people of Judah are confessing their sins and acknowledging their guilt before God. They admit to both their own wickedness and the iniquity inherited from their ancestors, recognizing that their current predicament is a result of turning away from God's laws and commandments. The themes present in this verse include confession, repentance, and recognition of corporate responsibility – the idea that the actions of one generation can have profound effects on subsequent ones.

The verse reflects a moment of spiritual clarity and humility, as the people confront the reality of their situation and understand that their suffering is not arbitrary but a consequence of their collective disobedience to God. It also highlights the theme of God's justice, as the people face the repercussions of their actions. Jeremiah 14:20 encapsulates the broader message of the book, which often emphasizes the need for genuine repentance and a return to a covenant relationship with God to avoid divine judgment.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3045
   There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָדַע
   Transliteration: yâdaʻ
   Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
   Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
3. Strong's Number: H7562
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֶשַׁע
   Transliteration: reshaʻ
   Pronunciation: reh'-shah
   Description: from רָשַׁע; a wrong (especially moral); iniquity, wicked(-ness).
   
4. Strong's Number: H5771
   There are 213 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָוֺן
   Transliteration: ʻâvôn
   Pronunciation: aw-vone'
   Description: or עָווֹן; (2 Kings 7:9; Psalm 51:5 (אֲבַד)), from עָוָה; perversity, i.e. (moral) evil; fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin.
   
5. Strong's Number: H1
   There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָב
   Transliteration: ʼâb
   Pronunciation: awb
   Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'.
   
6. Strong's Number: H2398
   There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָטָא
   Transliteration: châṭâʼ
   Pronunciation: khaw-taw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn; bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass.