New International VersionThen the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel were to stand before me, my heart would not go out to this people. Send them away from my presence! Let them go!
New Living TranslationThen the LORD said to me, “Even if Moses and Samuel stood before me pleading for these people, I wouldn’t help them. Away with them! Get them out of my sight!
English Standard VersionThen the LORD said to me, “Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my heart would not turn toward this people. Send them out of my sight, and let them go!
Berean Standard BibleThen the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go!
King James BibleThen said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.
New King James VersionThen the LORD said to me, “ Even if Moses and Samuel stood before Me, My mind would not be favorable toward this people. Cast them out of My sight, and let them go forth.
New American Standard BibleThen the LORD said to me, “ Even if Moses and Samuel were to stand before Me, My heart would not be with this people. Send them away from My presence and have them go!
NASB 1995Then the LORD said to me, “Even though Moses and Samuel were to stand before Me, My heart would not be with this people; send them away from My presence and let them go!
NASB 1977Then the LORD said to me, “Even though Moses and Samuel were to stand before Me, My heart would not be with this people; send them away from My presence and let them go!
Legacy Standard BibleThen Yahweh said to me, “Even though Moses and Samuel were to stand before Me, My soul would not be with this people; send them away from My presence and let them go!
Amplified BibleThen the LORD said to me, “Even though Moses and Samuel were to stand before Me [interceding for them], My heart would still not be [turned with favor] toward this people [Judah]. Send them away from My presence and out of My sight and let them go!
Christian Standard BibleThen the LORD said to me, “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before me, my compassions would not reach out to these people. Send them from my presence, and let them go.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My compassions would not reach out to these people. Send them from My presence, and let them go.
American Standard VersionThen said Jehovah unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind would not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.
Contemporary English VersionThe LORD said to me: Even if Moses and Samuel were here, praying with you, I wouldn't change my mind. So send the people of Judah away.
English Revised VersionThen said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen the LORD said to me, "Even if Moses and Samuel were standing in front of me, I would not feel sorry for these people. Send them away from me, and let them go.
Good News TranslationThen the LORD said to me, "Even if Moses and Samuel were standing here pleading with me, I would not show these people any mercy. Make them go away; make them get out of my sight.
International Standard VersionThen the LORD told me, "Even if Moses and Samuel were standing before me, I wouldn't be favorably disposed toward this people. Send them out of my presence! Let them go!
NET BibleThen the LORD said to me, "Even if Moses and Samuel stood before me pleading for these people, I would not feel pity for them! Get them away from me! Tell them to go away!
New Heart English BibleThen the LORD said to me, "Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind would not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth.
Webster's Bible TranslationThen said the LORD to me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be towards this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the LORD said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My heart would not go out to this people. Send them from My presence, and let them go!
World English BibleThen Yahweh said to me, “Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind would not turn toward this people. Cast them out of my sight, and let them go out! Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH says to me: “Though Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, "" My soul is not toward this people, "" Send from before My face, and they go out.
Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah saith unto me: Though Moses and Samuel should stand before Me, My soul is not toward this people, Send from before My face, and they go out.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Jehovah will say to me, If Moses shall stand, and Samuel, before my face, my soul not to this people: casting from my face they shall go forth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord said to me: If Moses and Samuel shall stand before me, my soul is not towards this people: cast them out from my sight, and let them go forth.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the Lord said to me: “Even if Moses and Samuel were to stand before me, my soul would not be toward this people. Cast them away from my face, and let them depart!
New American BibleThe LORD said to me: Even if Moses and Samuel stood before me, my heart would not turn toward this people. Send them away from me and let them go.
New Revised Standard VersionThen the LORD said to me: Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my heart would not turn toward this people. Send them out of my sight, and let them go! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN the LORD said to me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me pleading, yet my soul would not be pleased with this people; but I will cast them out of my sight and let them go.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd LORD JEHOVAH said to me: “If Moshe and Samuel would stand before me, my soul is not pleased with this people. I would send them out from before my face and they would leave! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said the LORD unto me: 'Though Moses and Samuel stood before Me, yet My mind could not be toward this people; cast them out of My sight, and let them go forth.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd the Lord said to me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before my face, my soul could not be toward them: dismiss this people, and let them go forth.
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Context Judgment to Continue1Then the LORDsaidto me:“Even ifMosesand Samuelshould standbefore Me,My heartwould notgo out tothispeople.Send themfromMy presence,and let them go.2If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’…
Cross References Exodus 32:11-14But Moses sought the favor of the LORD his God, saying, “O LORD, why does Your anger burn against Your people, whom You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a mighty hand? / Why should the Egyptians declare, ‘He brought them out with evil intent, to kill them in the mountains and wipe them from the face of the earth’? Turn from Your fierce anger and relent from doing harm to Your people. / Remember Your servants Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, to whom You swore by Your very self when You declared, ‘I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give your descendants all this land that I have promised, and it shall be their inheritance forever.’” ...
Numbers 14:13-20But Moses said to the LORD, “The Egyptians will hear of it, for by Your strength You brought this people from among them. / And they will tell it to the inhabitants of this land. They have already heard that You, O LORD, are in the midst of this people, that You, O LORD, have been seen face to face, that Your cloud stands over them, and that You go before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. / If You kill this people as one man, the nations who have heard of Your fame will say, ...
Ezekiel 14:14then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 14:20then as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, even if Noah, Daniel, and Job were in it, they could not deliver their own sons or daughters. Their righteousness could deliver only themselves.
1 Samuel 12:23As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way.
Psalm 99:6Moses and Aaron were among His priests; Samuel was among those who called on His name. They called to the LORD and He answered.
Isaiah 53:12Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.
Job 42:8-10So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. / After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.
1 Kings 18:36-37At the time of the evening sacrifice, Elijah the prophet approached the altar and said, “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and that I am Your servant and have done all these things at Your command. / Answer me, O LORD! Answer me, so that this people will know that You, the LORD, are God, and that You have turned their hearts back again.”
Amos 7:1-6This is what the Lord GOD showed me: He was preparing swarms of locusts just after the king’s harvest, as the late spring crop was coming up. / And when the locusts had eaten every green plant in the land, I said, “Lord GOD, please forgive! How will Jacob survive, since he is so small?” / So the LORD relented from this plan. “It will not happen,” He said. ...
Luke 16:31Then Abraham said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be persuaded even if someone rises from the dead.’”
Romans 11:2-4God did not reject His people, whom He foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says about Elijah, how he appealed to God against Israel: / “Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? / And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
Hebrews 7:25Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
James 5:16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.
1 John 2:1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
Treasury of Scripture Then said the LORD to me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, yet my mind could not be toward this people: cast them out of my sight, and let them go forth. Though. Jeremiah 7:16 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee. Jeremiah 11:14 Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up a cry or prayer for them: for I will not hearthem in the time that they cry unto me for their trouble. Jeremiah 14:11 Then said the LORD unto me, Pray not for this people fortheir good. Moses. Exodus 32:11-14 And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? … Numbers 14:13-20 And Moses said unto the LORD, Then the Egyptians shall hearit, (for thou broughtest up this people in thy might from among them;) … 1 Samuel 7:9 And Samuel took a sucking lamb, and offeredit for a burnt offering wholly unto the LORD: and Samuel cried unto the LORD for Israel; and the LORD heard him. stood. Jeremiah 18:20 Shall evil be recompensed for good? for they have digged a pit for my soul. Remember that I stood before thee to speak good for them,and to turn away thy wrath from them. Genesis 19:27 And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD: Psalm 106:23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroythem. my mind. Judges 5:9 My heartis toward the governors of Israel, that offered themselves willingly among the people. Bless ye the LORD. Proverbs 14:35 The king's favouris toward a wise servant: but his wrath isagainst him that causeth shame. cast. Jeremiah 7:15 And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren,even the whole seed of Ephraim. Jeremiah 23:39 Therefore, behold, I, even I, will utterly forget you, and I will forsake you, and the city that I gave you and your fathers,and cast you out of my presence: Jeremiah 52:3 For through the anger of the LORD it came to pass in Jerusalem and Judah, till he had cast them out from his presence, that Zedekiah rebelled against the king of Babylon. Jump to Previous CastDesireFaceForthHeartMindMosesPresenceSamuelSightStandStoodTowardsTurnJump to Next CastDesireFaceForthHeartMindMosesPresenceSamuelSightStandStoodTowardsTurnJeremiah 15 1.The utter rejection and manifold judgments of the people.10.Jeremiah, complaining of their spite, receives a promise for himself;12.and a threatening for them.15.He prays;19.and receives a gracious promise.Then the LORD said to me:This phrase indicates a direct communication from God to the prophet Jeremiah. In the context of the Old Testament, God often spoke to His prophets to deliver messages to the people of Israel. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," was chosen by God to warn Judah of impending judgment due to their persistent sin and idolatry. Even if Moses and Samuel should stand before Me:
Moses and Samuel are significant figures in Israel's history, known for their roles as intercessors. Moses interceded for Israel after the golden calf incident (Exodus 32:11-14), and Samuel prayed for Israel during their battles with the Philistines (1 Samuel 7:5-9). This reference underscores the severity of Judah's sin, suggesting that even the most powerful intercessors could not sway God's decision at this point. My heart would not go out to this people:
This phrase reflects God's deep disappointment and the hardened state of Judah's heart. Despite His compassion and patience, the people's persistent rebellion has led to a point where divine judgment is inevitable. It highlights the seriousness of sin and the consequences of turning away from God. Send them from My presence, and let them go!
This command signifies God's decision to allow the people to face the consequences of their actions, which in this context refers to the Babylonian exile. Being sent from God's presence is symbolic of losing His protection and favor. This echoes the theme of exile found throughout the Bible, where separation from God is a result of sin, yet it also foreshadows the eventual hope of restoration and return, as seen in the broader narrative of Scripture. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The sovereign God of Israel, who is speaking to Jeremiah, expressing His judgment and decision regarding the people of Judah. 2. JeremiahThe prophet through whom God is delivering His message. Jeremiah is known for his role in warning Judah of impending judgment due to their persistent sin. 3. MosesA revered prophet and leader in Israel's history, known for interceding on behalf of the Israelites and leading them out of Egypt. 4. SamuelAnother significant prophet and judge in Israel's history, known for his role in guiding Israel and interceding for them. 5. The People of JudahThe recipients of God's message through Jeremiah, who are facing judgment due to their continued disobedience and idolatry. Teaching Points The Limits of IntercessionWhile intercession is powerful, there are times when a nation or individual has gone too far in their rebellion against God. This passage reminds us of the seriousness of persistent sin. The Role of Righteous LeadersMoses and Samuel were exemplary leaders who stood in the gap for their people. Their mention here underscores the importance of godly leadership and prayerful intercession. God's Justice and MercyGod's decision not to relent, even for the sake of Moses and Samuel, highlights His justice. Yet, His willingness to communicate through Jeremiah shows His continued desire for repentance. The Consequences of Persistent SinJudah's situation serves as a warning that persistent disobedience can lead to a point of no return, where divine judgment becomes inevitable. Personal Reflection and RepentanceThis passage encourages personal reflection on our own lives and communities, urging us to seek repentance and align ourselves with God's will before it's too late. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 15
If Jeremiah 15:1 implies God would not listen to Moses or Samuel, how does this align with other passages portraying a merciful God?
Why does Paul claim to receive knowledge about Jesus through revelation rather than historical accounts?
Jeremiah 11:14: Why would God forbid prayer for the people when other passages emphasize intercession and mercy?
Does Jeremiah 31:15 ('Rachel weeping for her children') align historically with Matthew's account, or is it a forced connection?XV. (1)Then said the Lord unto me.--With a bold and terrible anthropomorphism, the prophet again speaks as if he heard the voice of Jehovah rejecting all intercession for the apostate people. The passage reminds us of the mention of Noah, Daniel, and Job, inEzekiel 14:14, as "able to deliver their own souls only by their righteousness." Here Moses (Exodus 32:11;Numbers 14:13-20) and Samuel (1Samuel 7:9;1Samuel 12:23) are named as having been conspicuous examples of the power of the prayer of intercession. . . . Verses 1-9. - Second rejection of Jeremiah's intercession; awfulness of the impending judgment. Verse 1. - Though Moses and Samuel, etc. It is a mere supposition which is here made; there is no allusion to any popular view of the intercession of saints (see my note on Isaiah 63:16). If even a Moses or a Samuel would intercede in vain, the case of the Judahites must indeed be desperate. For these were the nearest of all the prophets to Jehovah, and repeatedly prayed their people out of grievous calamity (comp. Psalm 99:6). Jeremiah had already sought to intercede for his people (see on Jeremiah 7:16). Cast them out of my sight; rather, Dismiss them from my presence. The people are represented as praying or sacrificing in the fore courts of the temple.
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Hebrew Then the LORDיְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelsaidוַיֹּ֤אמֶר(way·yō·mer)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, sayto me:אֵלַ֔י(’ê·lay)Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to“Even ifאִם־(’im-)Conjunction
Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notMosesמֹשֶׁ֤ה(mō·šeh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiverand Samuelוּשְׁמוּאֵל֙(ū·šə·mū·’êl)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8050:Samuel -- 'name of God', a prophet of Israelshould standיַעֲמֹ֨ד(ya·‘ă·mōḏ)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5975:To stand, in various relationsbefore Me,לְפָנַ֔י(lə·p̄ā·nay)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6440:The faceMy heartנַפְשִׁ֖י(nap̄·šî)Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5315:A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotionwould notאֵ֥ין(’ên)Adverb
Strong's 369:A non-entity, a negative particlego out toאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tothisהַזֶּ֑ה(haz·zeh)Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088:This, thatpeople.הָעָ֣ם(hā·‘ām)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flockSendשַׁלַּ֥ח(šal·laḥ)Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7971:To send away, for, outthem fromמֵֽעַל־(mê·‘al-)Preposition-m
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstMy presence,פָּנַ֖י(pā·nay)Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6440:The faceand let them go.וְיֵצֵֽאוּ׃(wə·yê·ṣê·’ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3318:To go, bring, out, direct and proxim
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