Jeremiah 22:16

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 22:16

BSB

He took up the cause of the poor and needy, and so it went well with him. Is this not what it means to know Me?" declares the LORD.

AKJV

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? said the LORD.

CPDV

He judged the case of the poor and the indigent for their good. Was this not because he knew me, says the Lord?

ERV

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith the LORD.

NHEB

He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Wasn't this to know me?' says the LORD.

SMT

He judged the judgment of the poor and the needy; then it was well: was this not knowing me? says Jehovah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 22:16

HejudgedH1777VerbthecauseH1779Noun MasculineofthepoorH6041AdjectiveandneedyH34thenitwaswellH2896withhimwasnotthistoknowH1847NounmesaithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper Name

Commentary for Jeremiah 22:16

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 22:16

Summary

True knowledge of God involves justice for vulnerable

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Definition of knowing God

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC