Jeremiah 9:24

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will punish all who are circumcised only in the flesh.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

הִנֵּ֛ה יָמִ֥ים בָּאִ֖ים נְאֻם־יְהוָ֑ה וּפָ֣קַדְתִּ֔י עַל־כָּל־מ֖וּל בְּעָרְלָֽה׃

Transliteration

hinnēh yāmîm bā'îm nĕ'um-YHWH ûpāqadtî upon-all-mûl with-'orlāh

Grammar Details

• *hinnēh*: interjection - behold
• *yāmîm*: masculine plural noun - days
• *bā'îm*: participle, masculine plural - coming
• *nĕ'um-YHWH*: construct phrase - declaration of YHWH
• *ûpāqadtî*: conjunction + perfect verb, 1st person singular with waw consecutive - and I will visit/punish
• *mûl*: passive participle, masculine singular - circumcised
• *'orlāh*: feminine noun with prefixed preposition - with foreskin

Word Meanings

• *hinnēh*: behold/look/see
• *yāmîm bā'îm*: days are coming/days will come
• *nĕ'um-YHWH*: declaration of YHWH/utterance of YHWH
• *ûpāqadtî*: and I will visit/punish/attend to
• *mûl*: circumcised/cut
• *'orlāh*: foreskin/uncircumcision

Other Translations

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

• KJV1611 – Modern English

  But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, says the LORD.'

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  but let him that glorieth{H1984} glory{H1984} in this, that he hath understanding,{H7919} and knoweth{H3045} me, that I am Jehovah{H3068} who exerciseth{H6213} lovingkindness,{H2617} justice,{H4941} and righteousness,{H6666} in the earth:{H776} for in these things I delight,{H2654} saith{H5002} Jehovah.{H3068}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  But let him that glorieth{H1984}{(H8693)} glory{H1984}{(H8691)} in this, that he understandeth{H7919}{(H8687)} and knoweth{H3045}{(H8800)} me, that I am the LORD{H3068} which exercise{H6213}{(H8802)} lovingkindness{H2617}, judgment{H4941}, and righteousness{H6666}, in the earth{H776}: for in these things I delight{H2654}{(H8804)}, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the LORD{H3068}.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But who so wil reioyse, let him reioyse in this, that he vnderstodeth, and knoweth me: for I am the LORDE, which do mercie, equite and rightuousnes vpon earth. Therfore haue I pleasure in soch thinges, saieth ye LORDE.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  But let him that glorieth, glorie in this, that he vnderstandeth, and knoweth me: for I am the Lorde, which shewe mercie, iudgement, and righteousnes in the earth: for in these things I delite, sayth the Lord.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But who so wyll reioyce, let hym reioyce in this, that he vnderstandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lorde whiche do mercy, equitie, and righteousnesse vpon the earth: therfore haue I pleasure in suche thinges, saith the Lorde.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I [am] the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these [things] I delight, saith the LORD.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says Yahweh.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  But -- in this let the boaster boast himself, In understanding and knowing Me, For I `am' Jehovah, doing kindness, Judgment, and righteousness, in the earth, For in these I have delighted, An affirmation of Jehovah.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.

• American Standard Version (1901)

  but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he hath understanding, and knoweth me, that I am Jehovah who exerciseth lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith Jehovah.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  But if any man has pride, let it be in this, that he has the wisdom to have knowledge of me, that I am the Lord, working mercy, giving true decisions, and doing righteousness in the earth: for in these things I have delight, says the Lord.

• World English Bible (2000)

  but let him who glories glory in this, that he has understanding, and knows me, that I am Yahweh who exercises loving kindness, justice, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, says Yahweh.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the LORD, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things,” says the LORD.

Referenced Verses

• Mic 7:18 : 18 Who is a God like You, forgiving iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance? He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in steadfast love.
• 1 Cor 1:31 : 31 Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord."
• 2 Cor 10:17 : 17 But, 'Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.'
• Gal 6:14 : 14 But as for me, may I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
• 1 John 5:20 : 20 We also know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know Him who is true. And we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
• Ps 36:5-7 : 5 He plans wickedness on his bed; he positions himself on a way that is not good; he does not despise evil. 6 Lord, your steadfast love reaches to the heavens; your faithfulness to the clouds. 7 Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains; your judgments are like the great depths; O Lord, you preserve both man and beast.
• Ps 44:8 : 8 But You have saved us from our adversaries, and You have put to shame those who hate us.
• Ps 51:1 : 1 For the choir director: A psalm of David.
• Ps 145:7-8 : 7 They will proclaim the memory of your abundant goodness and sing joyfully of your righteousness. 8 The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in steadfast love.
• Ps 146:7-9 : 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free, 8 The LORD gives sight to the blind, the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down, the LORD loves the righteous. 9 The LORD protects the sojourners; he sustains the fatherless and the widow, but he frustrates the way of the wicked.
• Isa 41:16 : 16 You will winnow them, and the wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the Lord and glory in the Holy One of Israel.
• John 17:3 : 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.
• Isa 61:8 : 8 For I, the Lord, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In truth, I will faithfully reward them and make an everlasting covenant with them.
• Mic 6:8 : 8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.
• Phil 3:3 : 3 For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship by the Spirit of God, glory in Christ Jesus, and do not put confidence in the flesh.
• 2 Cor 4:6 : 6 For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God's glory displayed in the face of Jesus Christ.
• Jer 4:2 : 2 Then you will swear, 'As the LORD lives,' in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; the nations will bless themselves in Him, and in Him they will glory.
• Jer 31:33-34 : 33 This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people. 34 No longer will anyone teach their neighbor or their brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity and remember their sin no more.
• Exod 34:5-7 : 5 Then the LORD came down in a cloud, stood there with him, and proclaimed the name of the LORD. 6 The LORD passed in front of him and proclaimed: "The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. 7 Maintaining steadfast love to thousands, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, but not leaving the guilty unpunished. He punishes the iniquity of the fathers on their children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generations."
• 1 Sam 15:22 : 22 Then Samuel said, 'Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.'
• Rom 3:25-26 : 25 God presented Him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins previously committed. 26 He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.
• Matt 11:27 : 27 All things have been committed to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
• Luke 10:22 : 22 All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son, and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.
• Isa 45:25 : 25 But in the LORD all the descendants of Israel will be justified and will boast.
• Ps 91:14 : 14 "Because he loves Me, I will deliver him; I will set him on high because he knows My name.
• Ps 99:4 : 4 The Mighty King loves justice; You have established equity; You have executed justice and righteousness in Jacob.
• Rom 5:11 : 11 Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.