Jeremiah 35:19

Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.

Therefore thus saith {H559} the LORD {H3068} of hosts {H6635}, the God {H430} of Israel {H3478}; Jonadab {H3122} the son {H1121} of Rechab {H7394} shall not want {H3772} a man {H376} to stand {H5975} before {H6440} me for ever {H3117}.

therefore ADONAI-Tzva'ot, the God of Isra'el, says this: "Yonadav the son of Rekhav will never lack a descendant to stand before me."'"

this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jonadab son of Rechab will never fail to have a man to stand before Me.’”

therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Jonadab the son of Rechab shall not want a man to stand before me for ever.

Jeremiah 35:19 KJV Commentary

Context of Jeremiah 35:19

Jeremiah 35 presents a striking contrast between the unwavering obedience of the Rechabites and the persistent disobedience of the people of Judah. God commands Jeremiah to bring the Rechabites into the temple and offer them wine. The Rechabites, descendants of Jonadab, steadfastly refuse, explaining that their ancestor, Jonadab the son of Rechab, had commanded them never to drink wine, build houses, sow seed, or plant vineyards, but to dwell in tents all their days (Jeremiah 35:6-10). This deep-rooted commitment, maintained for generations, serves as a powerful object lesson. God then uses their faithfulness to rebuke Judah, who had repeatedly ignored His commands and refused to repent (Jeremiah 35:14). Verse 19 is God’s divine promise and blessing upon the Rechabites for their exemplary obedience and faithfulness to their father's command.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Unwavering Obedience and Faithfulness: The central theme is the Rechabites' remarkable and consistent adherence to their ancestor's command. Their faithfulness, even when tested by a prophet of God, highlights the value God places on sustained obedience and integrity.
  • Divine Reward and Perpetual Blessing: God promises that Jonadab's lineage will "not want a man to stand before me for ever." This signifies a perpetual, unbroken line of descendants who will have a recognized and honored place in God's presence or service. It's a testament to God's faithfulness in blessing those who are faithful to Him.
  • Contrast with Disobedience: By blessing the Rechabites, God underscores the severe consequences of Judah's rebellion. The Rechabites, though not under the Mosaic Law in the same way, demonstrated a principle of covenant loyalty that Judah, despite having God's direct commands, severely lacked.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "shall not want a man to stand before me for ever" is significant. To "stand before" someone often implies serving them, being in their presence, or having their favor and access. In a spiritual context, particularly when referring to God, it means a continuous line of descendants who are fit for service to God, or who maintain a relationship with Him. It assures a lasting legacy and divine recognition for Jonadab's family due to their integrity and faithfulness, ensuring their name and descendants would endure in God's sight.

Practical Application and Significance

Jeremiah 35:19 offers powerful lessons for believers today:

  • The Power of Consistent Obedience: The Rechabites' story reminds us that God honors sustained and unwavering obedience, not just sporadic acts. Their faithfulness, passed down through generations, became a powerful legacy. This encourages us to be consistent in our walk with God.
  • Integrity and Conviction: In a world that often compromises, the Rechabites stood firm on their principles. This verse encourages us to live with integrity and conviction, even when it's unpopular or inconvenient, trusting that God sees and rewards such steadfastness.
  • God's Faithfulness to the Faithful: Just as God rewarded Jonadab's descendants with a perpetual line, He promises to bless those who are faithful to Him. While the specific blessing may differ, the principle remains: God honors those who honor Him (see 1 Samuel 2:30).
  • Leaving a Godly Legacy: The Rechabites' example encourages parents and spiritual leaders to instill values of obedience, devotion, and integrity in future generations, recognizing that such foundations can lead to lasting blessings from God.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Jeremiah 15:19

    Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, [and] thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them.

  • Luke 21:36

    Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.

  • Jude 1:24

    Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present [you] faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

  • Psalms 5:5

    The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

  • Jeremiah 33:17

    ¶ For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel;

  • Jeremiah 33:18

    Neither shall the priests the Levites want a man before me to offer burnt offerings, and to kindle meat offerings, and to do sacrifice continually.

  • 1 Chronicles 2:55

    And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, [and] Suchathites. These [are] the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.

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