Therefore thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer thee.
Parallel translations
- WEB “You shall speak all these words to them; but they will not listen to you: you shall also call to them; but they will not answer you.
- BSB When you tell them all these things, they will not listen to you. When you call to them, they will not answer.
- NKJV “Therefore you shall speak all these words to them, but they will not obey you. You shall also call to them, but they will not answer you.
- NASB “So you shall speak all these words to them, but they will not listen to you; and you shall call to them, but they will not answer you.
- NLT “Tell them all this, but do not expect them to listen. Shout out your warnings, but do not expect them to respond.
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Quick answer
God forewarns Jeremiah that the people will neither listen nor answer when he speaks. Faithful ministry sometimes meets persistent rejection.
Overview
God prepares His prophet for a hard reception, knowing the people's hearts. Jeremiah is called to be faithful regardless of results. This sober commission reminds servants of God that obedience in proclamation, not visible success, is the measure of faithfulness, a pattern ultimately seen in Christ's own rejection.
Cross-references & the web
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- Isa 65:12Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not.
- Isa 50:2Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst.
- Zech 7:13Therefore it is come to pass, that as he cried, and they would not hear; so they cried, and I would not hear, saith the LORD of hosts:
- Jer 26:2Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD’s house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:
- Jer 1:7But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
- Isa 6:9–10And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
- Acts 20:27For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
- Ezek 3:17–18Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
- Jer 1:19And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.
- Ezek 3:4–11And he said unto me, Son of man, go, get thee unto the house of Israel, and speak with my words unto them.
- Ezek 2:4–7For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD.
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