Jeremiah 35:6

King James Version:

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But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadab the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, [neither] ye, nor your sons for ever:

Complete Jewish Bible:

But they said, "We will not drink any wine; because Yonadav the son of Rekhav, our ancestor, gave us this order: 'You are not to drink wine, neither you nor your descendants, forever.

Berean Standard Bible:

“We do not drink wine,” they replied, “for our forefather Jonadab son of Rechab commanded us, ‘Neither you nor your descendants are ever to drink wine.

American Standard Version:

But they said, We will drink no wine; for Jonadab the son of Rechab, our father, commanded us, saying, Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons, for ever:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But they said^{H559}, We will drink^{H8354} no wine^{H3196}: for Jonadab^{H3122} the son^{H1121} of Rechab^{H7394} our father^{H1} commanded^{H6680} us, saying^{H559}, Ye shall drink^{H8354} no wine^{H3196}, neither ye, nor your sons^{H1121} for^{H5704} ever^{H5769}:

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Commentary for Jeremiah 35:6

Jeremiah 35:6 is part of a narrative involving the prophet Jeremiah and the Rechabites, a nomadic clan within the ancient Israelite society. The verse specifically captures a moment in a larger story where the Rechabites are invited by Jeremiah to drink wine as a test of their obedience to the command of their ancestor, Jonadab the son of Rechab. Jonadab had instructed his descendants to abstain from wine, among other things, as a way of life that would ensure their survival and prosperity by maintaining a nomadic lifestyle, which was considered virtuous and in line with God's will for them.

The historical context of this verse is set during the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, just before the Babylonian exile. Jeremiah, known for his prophecies of judgment and calls for repentance, uses the obedience of the Rechabites to contrast with the disobedience of the Israelites, particularly the leaders and inhabitants of Jerusalem, who had repeatedly ignored God's commands and warnings delivered through Jeremiah.

The themes present in this verse include obedience to ancestral traditions, the importance of adhering to one's principles, and the stark contrast between the faithfulness of the Rechabites and the unfaithfulness of the rest of Judah. The Rechabites' commitment to their forefather's directive, even in the face of temptation, serves as a powerful example of loyalty and discipline. Jeremiah uses this example to rebuke the people of Judah and their leaders for their failure to heed the word of God, which ultimately leads to their downfall and exile. This story underscores the idea that obedience to God's commands is crucial for the well-being of His people, and it highlights the role of faithful example in the life of a community.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: H8354
   There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁתָה
   Transliteration: shâthâh
   Pronunciation: shaw-thaw'
   Description: a primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively); [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of שָׁקָה.)
   
3. Strong's Number: H3196
   There are 134 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יַיִן
   Transliteration: yayin
   Pronunciation: yah'-yin
   Description: from an unused root meaning to effervesce; wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication; banqueting, wine, wine(-bibber).
   
4. Strong's Number: H3122
   There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹנָדָב
   Transliteration: Yôwnâdâb
   Pronunciation: yo-naw-dawb'
   Description: a form of יְהוֹנָדָב; Jonadab, the name of an Israelite and of a Rechabite; Jonadab.
   
5. 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.
   
6. Strong's Number: H7394
   There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֵכָב
   Transliteration: Rêkâb
   Pronunciation: ray-kawb'
   Description: from רָכַב; rider; Rekab, the name of two Arabs and of two Israelites; Rechab.
   
7. 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-'.
   
8. Strong's Number: H6680
   There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָוָה
   Transliteration: tsâvâh
   Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
   Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
   
9. Strong's Number: H5704
   There are 97 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַד
   Transliteration: ʻad
   Pronunciation: ad
   Description: properly, the same as עַד (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with); against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet.
   
10. Strong's Number: H5769
    There are 414 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עוֹלָם
    Transliteration: ʻôwlâm
    Pronunciation: o-lawm'
    Description: or עֹלָם; from עָלַם; properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially with prepositional prefix) always; alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare נֶצַח, עַד.