Jeremiah 17:20

KJV1611 – Modern English

And say to them, Hear the word of the LORD, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ אֲ֠לֵיהֶם שִׁמְע֨וּ דְבַר־יְהוָ֜ה מַלְכֵ֤י יְהוּדָה֙ וְכָל־יְהוּדָ֔ה וְכֹ֖ל יֹשְׁבֵ֣י יְרוּשָׁלָ֑͏ִם הַבָּאִ֖ים בַּשְּׁעָרִ֥ים הָאֵֽלֶּה׃

Transliteration

And-ʾāmartā to-them šimʿû dĕbar-Yhwh malkê yĕhûdâ and-all-yĕhûdâ and-all yōšĕbê yĕrûšālāim the-bāʾîm in-the-šĕʿārîm the-these

Grammar Details

• *ʾāmartā*: qal perfect 2nd person masculine singular - you shall say
• *šimʿû*: qal imperative masculine plural - hear
• *dĕbar*: construct state, masculine singular - word of
• *Yhwh*: proper noun - LORD/Yahweh
• *malkê*: masculine plural construct - kings of
• *yĕhûdâ*: proper noun - Judah
• *yōšĕbê*: qal participle masculine plural construct - inhabitants of
• *yĕrûšālāim*: proper noun - Jerusalem
• *bāʾîm*: qal participle masculine plural with definite article - the ones entering
• *šĕʿārîm*: masculine plural noun with definite article - the gates

Word Meanings

• *šimʿû*: hear/listen to/obey
• *yōšĕbê*: inhabitants of/dwellers in/residents of
• *bāʾîm*: entering/coming in/going through

Other Translations

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  Say to them, 'Listen to the word of the LORD, you kings of Judah, all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem who enter through these gates.'

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of usalem, that enter in by these gates:

• American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

  and say{H559} unto them, Hear{H8085} ye the word{H1697} of Jehovah,{H3068} ye kings{H4428} of Judah,{H3063} and all Judah,{H3063} and all the inhabitants{H3427} of Jerusalem,{H3389} that enter in{H935} by these gates:{H8179}

• King James Version with Strong's Numbers

  And say{H559}{(H8804)} unto them, Hear{H8085}{(H8798)} ye the word{H1697} of the LORD{H3068}, ye kings{H4428} of Judah{H3063}, and all Judah{H3063}, and all the inhabitants{H3427}{(H8802)} of Jerusalem{H3389}, that enter in{H935}{(H8802)} by these gates{H8179}:

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  and saye vnto them: Heare the worde of the LORDE, ye kinges of Iuda, and all thou people of Iuda, and all ye citesyns of Ierusalem, that go thorow this gate:

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And say vnto them, Heare the word of the Lord, ye Kings of Iudah, and al Iudah, and all the inhabitants of Ierusale, that enter in by these gates.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  And say vnto them, Heare the worde of the Lorde ye kynges of Iuda, and all thou people of Iuda, and all the citezins of Hierusalem, that go through this gate.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  And say unto them, Hear ye the word of the LORD, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  and tell them, Hear you the word of Yahweh, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and thou hast said unto them: Hear a word of Jehovah, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all inhabitants of Jerusalem, who are coming in by these gates,

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and say unto them, Hear ye the word of Jehovah, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:

• American Standard Version (1901)

  and say unto them, Hear ye the word of Jehovah, ye kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  And say to them, Give ear to the word of the Lord, you kings of Judah, and all the people of Jerusalem who come in by these doors:

• World English Bible (2000)

  and tell them, Hear the word of Yahweh, you kings of Judah, and all Judah, and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, that enter in by these gates:

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  And then announce to them,‘Listen to the LORD’s message, you kings of Judah, and everyone from Judah, and all you citizens of Jerusalem, those who pass through these gates.

Referenced Verses

• Jer 19:3 : 3 And say, Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring disaster upon this place, which whoever hears of it, his ears shall tingle.
• Jer 22:2 : 2 And say, Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, who sits upon the throne of David, you, and your servants, and your people who enter by these gates:
• Ezek 2:7 : 7 And you shall speak my words to them, whether they will hear, or whether they will refuse: for they are most rebellious.
• Ps 49:1-2 : 1 Hear this, all you people; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together.
• Jer 13:18 : 18 Say to the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down: for your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.
• Ezek 3:17 : 17 Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel: therefore hear the word from my mouth, and give them warning from me.
• Hos 5:1 : 1 Listen to this, O priests; and pay attention, O house of Israel; and give ear, O house of the king; for judgment is toward you, because you have been a snare at Mizpah, and a net spread upon Tabor.
• Amos 4:1 : 1 Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to their masters, 'Bring, and let us drink.'
• Mic 3:1 : 1 And I said, Hear, I pray you, O leaders of Jacob, and you rulers of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know justice?
• Rev 2:29 : 29 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.