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.
Because of all the evil {H7451} of the children {H1121} of Israel {H3478} and of the children {H1121} of Judah {H3063}, which they have done {H6213} to provoke me to anger {H3707}, they, their kings {H4428}, their princes {H8269}, their priests {H3548}, and their prophets {H5030}, and the men {H376} of Judah {H3063}, and the inhabitants {H3427} of Jerusalem {H3389}.
because of all the evil that the people of Isra'el and the people of Y'hudah have done in order to make me angry - they, their kings, their leaders, their cohanim, their prophets, the men of Y'hudah and the inhabitants of Yerushalayim.
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.
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.
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Isaiah 1:4
Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the LORD, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward. -
Isaiah 1:6
From the sole of the foot even unto the head [there is] no soundness in it; [but] wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment. -
Daniel 9:8
O Lord, to us [belongeth] confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee. -
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. -
Isaiah 1:23
Thy princes [are] rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them. -
Ezekiel 22:6
Behold, the princes of Israel, every one were in thee to their power to shed blood.
Context of Jeremiah 32:32
Jeremiah 32:32 is situated within a pivotal chapter in the Book of Jeremiah, occurring during the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, as Jerusalem is under siege by the Babylonian army. Despite the impending destruction and the people's disobedience, God commands Jeremiah to purchase a field, symbolizing a future restoration and hope (Jeremiah 32:15). This verse, however, serves as a stark reminder of why the judgment is falling upon them. It explains the divine justice behind the current crisis, emphasizing that the exile is a direct consequence of generations of persistent sin and rebellion against God's covenant.
Key Themes and Messages
Linguistic Insights
The Hebrew word translated "provoke me to anger" is ka'as (כעס). It conveys a strong sense of vexation, grief, and displeasure. It's not merely a fleeting emotion but a deep, righteous indignation arising from being continually wronged and dishonored. This highlights God's personal offense at their actions, underscoring the relational aspect of their covenant with Him.
Practical Application
Jeremiah 32:32 serves as a timeless warning about the consequences of widespread and persistent sin. For a general audience, it teaches several crucial lessons: