King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"So you, [Yirmeyahu,] don't pray for this people! Don't cry, pray or intercede on their behalf with me; because I won't listen to you.
Berean Standard Bible:
As for you, do not pray for these people, do not offer a plea or petition on their behalf, and do not beg Me, for I will not listen to you.
American Standard Version:
Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me; for I will not hear thee.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Therefore pray{H6419} not thou for this people{H5971}, neither lift up{H5375} cry{H7440} nor prayer{H8605} for them{H1157}, neither make intercession{H6293} to me: for I will not hear{H8085} thee.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 11:14
- Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hear [them] in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble.
Jeremiah 15:1
- ¶ Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.
Jeremiah 14:11
- Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people for [their] good.
Jeremiah 14:12
- When they fast, I will not hear their cry; and when they offer burnt offering and an oblation, I will not accept them: but I will consume them by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence.
Exodus 32:10
- Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great nation.
Jeremiah 18:20
- Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them, [and] to turn away thy wrath from them.
Isaiah 1:15
- And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
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Commentary for Jeremiah 7:16
Jeremiah 7:16 is a part of the Old Testament in the Bible, specifically from the book of Jeremiah, who was a prophet during a tumultuous period in Jewish history. This verse is situated within a larger discourse where Jeremiah is delivering a message from God to the people of Judah, particularly those in Jerusalem. The historical context is significant; it is a time when the Babylonian Empire is on the rise, and the small kingdom of Judah is facing existential threats.
In this verse, God is instructing Jeremiah not to pray for the people of Judah. The command is emphatic, using three different expressions to convey the prohibition: "pray not," "lift up cry nor prayer," and "make intercession." This indicates the gravity of the situation and the extent of God's judgment against His people. The reason for this divine directive is that the people have persistently engaged in idolatry and other sins, despite repeated warnings from God through His prophets. Their actions have reached a point where God has determined to bring about judgment rather than mercy.
The themes present in Jeremiah 7:16 include the consequences of disobedience, the limits of intercessory prayer, and the sovereignty of God over human affairs. It highlights the idea that while prayer is a powerful tool for the faithful, there comes a time when the accumulation of sin creates a barrier that even prayer cannot overcome. It also underscores the importance of genuine repentance; without it, the people of Judah could not escape the impending doom that they had brought upon themselves through their actions. This verse serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness with which God views covenant faithfulness and the importance of a contrite heart in the face of divine judgment.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6419
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּלַל
Transliteration: pâlal
Pronunciation: paw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray; intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H5375
There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשָׂא
Transliteration: nâsâʼ
Pronunciation: naw-saw'
Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. - Strong's Number: H7440
There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רִנָּה
Transliteration: rinnâh
Pronunciation: rin-naw'
Description: from רָנַן; properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief); cry, gladness, joy, proclamation, rejoicing, shouting, sing(-ing), triumph. - Strong's Number: H8605
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּפִלָּה
Transliteration: tᵉphillâh
Pronunciation: tef-il-law'
Description: from פָּלַל; intercession, supplication; by implication, a hymn; prayer. - Strong's Number: H1157
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּעַד
Transliteration: bᵉʻad
Pronunciation: beh-ad'
Description: from עַד with prepositional prefix; in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.; about, at by (means of), for, over, through, up (-on), within. - Strong's Number: H6293
There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּגַע
Transliteration: pâgaʻ
Pronunciation: paw-gah'
Description: a primitive root; to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity; come (betwixt), cause to entreat, fall (upon), make intercession, intercessor, intreat, lay, light (upon), meet (together), pray, reach, run. - Strong's Number: H8085
There are 1072 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁמַע
Transliteration: shâmaʻ
Pronunciation: shaw-mah'
Description: a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.); [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.