Jeremiah 3:5

Will he reserve his anger for ever? will he keep it to the end? Behold, thou hast spoken and done evil things as thou couldest.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 3:5

BSB

Will He be angry forever? Will He be indignant to the end?' This you have spoken, but you keep doing all the evil you can."

AKJV

Will he reserve his anger for ever? will he keep it to the end? Behold, you have spoken and done evil things as you could.

CPDV

Why should you be angry unceasingly? And will you continue in this to the end? Behold, you have spoken and done evil, for you were able to do so."

ERV

Will he retain his anger for ever? will he keep it to the end? Behold, thou hast spoken and hast done evil things, and hast had thy way.

NHEB

"'Will he retain his anger forever? Will he keep it to the end?' Look, you have spoken and have done evil things, and have had your way."

SMT

Will he guard forever? if he will watch to the end? Behold, I spake, and wilt thou do evil, and shalt thou be able?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 3:5

WillhereserveH5201VerbhisangerforeverH5769Noun MasculinewillhekeepH8104VerbittotheendH5331Noun MasculineBeholdthouhastspokenH1696VerbanddoneH6213VerbevilthingsH7451asthoucouldestH3201Verb

Commentary for Jeremiah 3:5

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

Overview of Jeremiah 3:5

Summary

Persistent wrongdoing exhausts divine patience gradually

Event

God questions Israel's persistent evil

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC