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◄ Jeremiah 35:13►

New International Version
“This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem, ‘Will you not learn a lesson and obey my words?’ declares the LORD.

New Living Translation
“This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: Go and say to the people in Judah and Jerusalem, ‘Come and learn a lesson about how to obey me.

English Standard Version
“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction and listen to my words? declares the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: ‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’ declares the LORD.

King James Bible
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.

New King James Version
“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction to obey My words?” says the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
“This is what the LORD of armies, the God of Israel says: ‘Go and say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not accept instruction by listening to My words?” declares the LORD.

NASB 1995
“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction by listening to My words?” declares the LORD.

NASB 1977
“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction by listening to My words?” declares the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Thus says Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive discipline by listening to My words?” declares Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
“Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Go and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction by listening to My wordsand honoring them?” says the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
“This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Go, say to the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem, ‘Will you not accept discipline by listening to my words?—this is the LORD’s declaration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go, say to the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: Will you not accept discipline by listening to My words?"—this is the LORD’s declaration.

American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Go, and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith Jehovah.

English Revised Version
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go, and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Tell the people of Judah and those who live in Jerusalem, 'Won't you ever learn your lesson and obey my words? declares the LORD.

International Standard Version
"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel says: 'Go and say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, "Will you not accept correction by listening to what I say?" declares the LORD.

NET Bible
The LORD God of Israel who rules over all told him, "Go and speak to the people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem. Tell them, 'I, the LORD, say: "You must learn a lesson from this about obeying what I say!

New Heart English Bible
"Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Go, and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, "Will you not receive instruction to listen to my words?" says the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem: ‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’ declares the LORD.

World English Bible
“Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction to listen to my words?” says Yahweh.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Go, and you have said to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Do you not receive instruction to listen to My words? A declaration of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
'Go, and thou hast said to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Do ye not receive instruction? -- to hearken unto My words -- an affirmation of Jehovah.

Smith's Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah of armies, God of Israel, Go and say to the man Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hear to my word? says Jehovah.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Go, and say to the men of Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Will you not receive instruction, to obey my words, saith the Lord ?

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Go, and say to the men of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Will you not accept discipline, so that you obey my words, says the Lord?

New American Bible
Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go, say to the people of Judah and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Will you not take correction and obey my words?—oracle of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and say to the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Can you not learn a lesson and obey my words? says the LORD.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction to hearken to my words? says the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of hosts, God of Israel: “Go say to the men of Judea and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem: ‘Do you not accept instruction to hear my words, says LORD JEHOVAH?

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Go, and say to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to My words? saith the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thus saith the Lord, Go, and say to the men of Juda, and to them that dwell in Jerusalem, Will ye not receive correction to hearken to my words?

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Judah Rebuked
12Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:13“This is what the LORD of Hosts,the God of Israel,says:Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem:‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’declares the LORD.14The words of Jonadab son of Rechab have been carried out. He commanded his sons not to drink wine, and they have not drunk it to this very day because they have obeyed the command of their forefather. But I have spoken to you again and again, and you have not obeyed Me!…

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Cross References

Jeremiah 7:23-24
but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. / Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward.

Jeremiah 11:4-8
which I commanded your forefathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, saying, ‘Obey Me, and do everything I command you, and you will be My people, and I will be your God.’ / This was in order to establish the oath I swore to your forefathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is to this day.” “Amen, LORD,” I answered. / Then the LORD said to me, “Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying: Hear the words of this covenant and carry them out. ...

Jeremiah 25:4-5
And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear. / The prophets told you, ‘Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and deeds, and you can dwell in the land that the LORD has given to you and your fathers forever and ever.

Jeremiah 26:4-6
And you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘If you do not listen to Me and walk in My law, which I have set before you, / and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, / then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’”

Jeremiah 32:33
They have turned their backs to Me and not their faces. Though I taught them again and again, they would not listen or respond to discipline.

Jeremiah 44:4-5
Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’ / But they did not listen or incline their ears; they did not turn from their wickedness or stop burning incense to other gods.

2 Kings 17:13-14
Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God.

2 Chronicles 36:15-16
Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.

Isaiah 30:9-11
These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction. / They say to the seers, “Stop seeing visions!” and to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us the truth! Speak to us pleasant words; prophesy illusions. / Get out of the way; turn off the road. Rid us of the Holy One of Israel!”

Ezekiel 20:8
But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt.

Zechariah 7:11-12
But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts.

Matthew 23:37
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!

Luke 11:28
But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Luke 11:32
The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.

John 5:39-40
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, / yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.

Treasury of Scripture

Thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction to listen to my words? said the LORD.

Will.

Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD,are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them,but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.

Jeremiah 6:8-10
Be thou instructed, O Jerusalem, lest my soul depart from thee; lest I make thee desolate, a land not inhabited…

Jeremiah 9:12
Whois the wise man, that may understand this? andwho is he to whom the mouth of the LORD hath spoken, that he may declare it, for what the land perishethand is burned up like a wilderness, that none passeth through?

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Jeremiah 35

1.By the obedience of the Rechabites,
12.Jeremiah condemns the disobedience of the Jews.
18.God blesses the Rechabites for their obedience.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says:
This phrase establishes the authority and divine origin of the message. "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. The title "God of Israel" reaffirms His covenant relationship with Israel, reminding them of their unique status and responsibilities as His chosen people.

Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem:
Jeremiah is instructed to deliver God's message specifically to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. This highlights the focus on the Southern Kingdom, which was facing imminent judgment due to their persistent disobedience. Jerusalem, as the capital and spiritual center, is particularly significant, representing the heart of the nation's religious life.

‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’
This rhetorical question challenges the people to reflect on their unwillingness to heed God's correction. Discipline here refers to God's attempts to guide and correct His people through prophets and circumstances. The call to "obey My words" emphasizes the importance of adhering to God's commandments, which were given for their well-being and prosperity. This echoes the broader biblical theme of obedience leading to blessing, as seen inDeuteronomy 28.

declares the LORD.
The phrase reaffirms the divine authority behind the message. It serves as a reminder that these are not merely the words of Jeremiah, but the pronouncement of God Himself. This declaration underscores the seriousness and urgency of the call to repentance and obedience.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The LORD of Hosts
This title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to command and enforce His will.

2.Jeremiah
The prophet chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance in delivering difficult truths.

3.The Men of Judah
The inhabitants of the southern kingdom of Israel, who were often resistant to God's commands and faced impending judgment due to their disobedience.

4.Residents of Jerusalem
The people living in the capital city of Judah, a central place of worship and political power, yet also a hub of idolatry and rebellion against God.

5.The Rechabites
Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the context of the chapter. They are a clan known for their obedience to their ancestor Jonadab's command to abstain from wine and live a nomadic lifestyle, serving as a contrast to Judah's disobedience.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Obedience
God desires His people to listen and obey His words. Obedience is a sign of faith and trust in God's wisdom and authority.

The Role of Discipline
Discipline is not merely punitive but is intended to guide us back to the right path. It is an expression of God's love and care for His people.

Learning from Examples
The Rechabites serve as a positive example of obedience. We can learn from their commitment to their ancestor's commands and apply similar dedication to God's commands.

Self-Examination
We are called to examine our own lives and see where we might be resisting God's discipline. This introspection can lead to spiritual growth and renewed commitment.

The Consequences of Disobedience
Ignoring God's discipline can lead to severe consequences, as seen throughout the history of Israel and Judah. Understanding this can motivate us to remain faithful.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 35:13?

2.How does Jeremiah 35:13 illustrate the importance of obedience to God's commands?

3.What lessons can we learn from the Rechabites' faithfulness in Jeremiah 35:13?

4.How does Jeremiah 35:13 connect to honoring parental guidance in Exodus 20:12?

5.In what ways can we apply the Rechabites' example to modern Christian living?

6.How does Jeremiah 35:13 challenge us to evaluate our own spiritual commitments?

7.What is the historical context of Jeremiah 35:13 and its significance for Israel?

8.How does Jeremiah 35:13 challenge modern obedience to God's commands?

9.What lessons about faithfulness can be drawn from Jeremiah 35:13?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 35?

11.Jeremiah 35:2 – How can this account be historically verified if no clear archaeological evidence of the Rechabites has been uncovered?

12.Jeremiah 35:19 - Does the promise of perpetual blessings for the Rechabites conflict with other scriptures that suggest Israel's covenants can be broken?

13.Jeremiah 32:9-15: How can the account of Jeremiah purchasing land during a siege be historically or archaeologically verified if the city was on the brink of destruction?

14.Why is there no mention of any other civilizations, such as Babylon or Egypt, being judged in the same manner as described in Ezekiel 22:15, despite historical records of their own atrocities?

What Does Jeremiah 35:13 Mean

This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says:

- The title “LORD of Hosts” highlights God’s supreme command over every power, earthly or heavenly (1 Samuel 17:45;Isaiah 6:3).

- Calling Him “the God of Israel” reminds the people of the covenant He established with their forefathers (Exodus 3:15;Deuteronomy 7:9).

- Because His words carry absolute authority, they can never be set aside (Numbers 23:19;Matthew 24:35).

- By opening the verse this way, the Lord underscores that what follows is not Jeremiah’s opinion but divine, unchangeable truth (Jeremiah 1:9;2 Peter 1:21).

Go and tell the men of Judah and the residents of Jerusalem:

- God sends Jeremiah to the entire covenant community—leaders and common citizens alike—showing that accountability is universal (Jeremiah 11:6; 25:2).

- The command “go and tell” echoes earlier prophetic missions, stressing that God never leaves His people without clear warning (2 Chronicles 24:19;Amos 3:7).

- Judah and Jerusalem had experienced repeated calls to repentance, yet persisted in rebellion (Jeremiah 7:23–26; 29:19). This fresh directive demonstrates both God’s patience (2 Peter 3:9) and His resolve to confront sin (Nahum 1:3).

- By addressing the capital city, the Lord targets the nation’s spiritual heart; if Jerusalem rejects the message, judgment will fall (Jeremiah 9:11;Lamentations 1:8).

‘Will you not accept discipline and obey My words?’ declares the LORD.

- The question is rhetorical, exposing their stubborn refusal to heed correction (Jeremiah 6:16–17;Zephaniah 3:2).

- “Accept discipline” points to God’s loving training of His children, meant to steer them back to life and blessing (Deuteronomy 8:5;Hebrews 12:5–6).

- “Obey My words” anchors true worship in practical submission, not ritual alone (1 Samuel 15:22;James 1:22).

- The wider chapter contrasts Judah’s disobedience with the Rechabites’ loyalty to their ancestor’s command (Jeremiah 35:5–10). If human tradition can be honored, how much more should divine instruction be obeyed (Luke 6:46)?

- Refusing discipline invites judgment; accepting it leads to restoration (Proverbs 3:11–12;Jeremiah 24:5–7).

summary

Jeremiah 35:13 presents God’s authoritative challenge to His covenant people. The Lord, supreme over all hosts and faithful to Israel, commissions Jeremiah to confront Judah and Jerusalem with a simple yet piercing question: Why will you not yield to My loving correction and obey My clear words? Their resistance, contrasted with the obedience of the Rechabites, exposes hearts hardened against the very One who longs to bless them. The verse calls every reader to recognize God’s right to rule, to listen when He speaks, and to embrace His discipline as the path to life.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13)Will ye not receive instruction . . .--The argument of the prophet is naturally an afortiorione. The words of Jonadab had been kept faithfully as a rule of life for 300 years by his descendants or his order. The words of Jehovah, "rising early and speaking" through His prophets (we note the repetition of the characteristic phrase ofJeremiah 7:13;Jeremiah 25:3), were neglected by the people whom He had adopted as His children. They, too, had the same promise that by obeying they should dwell in the land which He had given them, but they had turned a deaf ear both to the promise and the warning which it implied.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

“This is what
כֹּֽה־(kōh-)
Adverb
Strong's 3541:Like this, thus, here, now

the LORD
יְהוָ֤ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069:YHWH

of Hosts,
צְבָאוֹת֙(ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635:A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֣י(’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of Israel,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל(yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

says:
אָמַ֞ר(’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

Go
הָלֹ֤ךְ(hā·lōḵ)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

and tell
וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֙(wə·’ā·mar·tā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

the men
לְאִ֣ישׁ(lə·’îš)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male person

of Judah
יְהוּדָ֔ה(yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063:Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

and residents
וּלְיֽוֹשְׁבֵ֖י(ū·lə·yō·wō·šə·ḇê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Jerusalem:
יְרֽוּשָׁלִָ֑ם(yə·rū·šā·lim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389:Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

‘Will you not
הֲל֨וֹא(hă·lō·w)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

accept
תִקְח֥וּ(ṯiq·ḥū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 3947:To take

discipline
מוּסָ֛ר(mū·sār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4148:Chastisement, reproof, warning, instruction, restraint

and obey
לִשְׁמֹ֥עַ(liš·mō·a‘)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 8085:To hear intelligently

My words?’
דְּבָרַ֖י(də·ḇā·ray)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a cause

declares
נְאֻם־(nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002:An oracle

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069:YHWH

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