King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes [are] open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
Complete Jewish Bible:
great in counsel, mighty in deed! Your eyes are open to all the ways of human beings in order to repay each one according to his ways, according to the consequences of what he does.
Berean Standard Bible:
the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
American Standard Version:
great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Great{H1419} in counsel{H6098}, and mighty{H7227} in work{H5950}: for thine eyes{H5869} are open{H6491} upon all the ways{H1870} of the sons{H1121} of men{H120}: to give{H5414} every one{H376} according to his ways{H1870}, and according to the fruit{H6529} of his doings{H4611}:
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 17:10
- I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.
Matthew 16:27
- For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Psalms 62:12
- Also unto thee, O Lord, [belongeth] mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Isaiah 28:29
- This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, [which] is wonderful in counsel, [and] excellent in working.
Jeremiah 16:17
- For mine eyes [are] upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.
Job 34:21
- For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
Revelation 22:12
- And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
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Commentary for Jeremiah 32:19
Jeremiah 32:19 is part of the prophetic book of Jeremiah, which is set during a tumultuous period in Jewish history, around the 7th and 6th centuries BCE. This verse is a segment of a prayer offered by Jeremiah, often referred to as the "Weeping Prophet," who is known for his lamentations over the fate of Jerusalem and his messages of judgment and restoration from God.
In this verse, Jeremiah is acknowledging God's great wisdom and power. He describes God as "great in counsel, and mighty in work," which speaks to the idea that God's guidance is perfect and His actions are powerful and effective. Jeremiah emphasizes that God is vigilant, with "eyes open upon all the ways of the sons of men," indicating divine omniscience and oversight of human affairs. The latter part of the verse, "to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings," reflects the theme of divine justice and retribution. It suggests that God is fair and just, rewarding or punishing individuals based on their actions and their consequences.
This verse encapsulates several key theological concepts: the sovereignty of God, His omniscience, His role as a righteous judge, and the principle of reaping what one sows. Historically, this message would have resonated with the people of Judah who were experiencing the consequences of their disobedience, as Jeremiah had warned them of the impending destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. It serves as a reminder of God's involvement in human history and His governance over the moral order of the universe.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1419
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּדוֹל
Transliteration: gâdôwl
Pronunciation: gaw-dole'
Description: or גָּדֹל; (shortened) from גָּדַל; great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent; [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. - Strong's Number: H6098
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵצָה
Transliteration: ʻêtsâh
Pronunciation: ay-tsaw'
Description: from יָעַץ; advice; by implication, plan; also prudence; advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. - Strong's Number: H7227
There are 439 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רַב
Transliteration: rab
Pronunciation: rab
Description: by contracted from רָבַב; abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality); (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). - Strong's Number: H5950
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲלִילִיָּה
Transliteration: ʻălîylîyâh
Pronunciation: al-ee-lee-yaw'
Description: for עֲלִילָה; (miraculous) execution; work. - Strong's Number: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - Strong's Number: H6491
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּקַח
Transliteration: pâqach
Pronunciation: paw-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to open (the senses, especially the eyes); figuratively, to be observant; open. - Strong's Number: H1870
There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
Transliteration: derek
Pronunciation: deh'-rek
Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H120
There are 581 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָדָם
Transliteration: ʼâdâm
Pronunciation: aw-dawm'
Description: from אָדַם; ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.); [idiom] another, [phrase] hypocrite, [phrase] common sort, [idiom] low, man (mean, of low degree), person. - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H6529
There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּרִי
Transliteration: pᵉrîy
Pronunciation: per-ee'
Description: from פָּרָה; fruit (literally or figuratively); bough, (first-)fruit(-ful), reward. - Strong's Number: H4611
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲלָל
Transliteration: maʻălâl
Pronunciation: mah-al-awl'
Description: from עָלַל; an act (good or bad); doing, endeavour, invention, work.