Jeremiah 32:19
New International Version
great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.

New Living Translation
You have all wisdom and do great and mighty miracles. You see the conduct of all people, and you give them what they deserve.

English Standard Version
great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of man, rewarding each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.

Berean Standard Bible
the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.

King James Bible
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

New King James Version
You are great in counsel and mighty in work, for Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.

New American Standard Bible
great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of mankind, giving to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds;

NASB 1995
great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds;

NASB 1977
great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds;

Legacy Standard Bible
great in counsel and abundant in deeds, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds,

Amplified Bible
great [are You] in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to reward or repay each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds;

Christian Standard Bible
the one great in counsel and powerful in action. Your eyes are on all the ways of the children of men in order to reward each person according to his ways and as the result of his actions.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men in order to give to each person according to his ways and the result of his deeds.

American Standard Version
great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

Contemporary English Version
With great wisdom you make plans, and with your great power you do all the mighty things you planned. Nothing we do is hidden from your eyes, and you reward or punish us as we deserve.

English Revised Version
great in counsel, and mighty in work: whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men; to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You make wise plans and do mighty things. You see everything the descendants of Adam do. You reward them for the way they live and for what they do.

Good News Translation
You make wise plans and do mighty things; you see everything that people do, and you reward them according to their actions.

International Standard Version
You are great in regards to your purposes and mighty in regards to your works. Your eyes are open to everything that people do, and will reward each one according to their ways and just as their actions deserve.

Majority Standard Bible
the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.

NET Bible
You plan great things and you do mighty deeds. You see everything people do. You reward each of them for the way they live and for the things they do.

New Heart English Bible
great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open on all the ways of human beings, to give to each person according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

Webster's Bible Translation
Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thy eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

World English Bible
great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of men, to give everyone according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
great in counsel, and mighty in act, in that Your eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of Adam, to give to each according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings;

Young's Literal Translation
Great in counsel, and mighty in act, in that Thine eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of Adam, to give to each according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

Smith's Literal Translation
Great of counsel, and vast of doing: for thine eyes being opened upon all the ways of the sons of men to give to each according to his ways, and to the fruit of his doings:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Great in counsel and incomprehensible in thought: whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the children of Adam, to render unto every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his devices.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You are great in counsel and incomprehensible in thought. Your eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of Adam, so that you may repay each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his intentions.

New American Bible
great in counsel, mighty in deed, whose eyes are fixed on all the ways of mortals, giving to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their deeds:

New Revised Standard Version
great in counsel and mighty in deed; whose eyes are open to all the ways of mortals, rewarding all according to their ways and according to the fruit of their doings.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Great in counsel and mighty in work, whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give every one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Whose thoughts are great and his works are abundant, and his eyes are opened on all the ways of the children of men, that you will give to a man according to his ways and according to the fruit of his works
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
great in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men, to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
the Lord of great counsel, and mighty in deeds, the great Almighty God, and Lord of great name: thine eyes are upon the ways of the children of men, to give to every one according to his way:

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Context
Jeremiah's Prayer
18You show loving devotion to thousands but lay the iniquity of the fathers into the laps of their children after them, O great and mighty God whose name is the LORD of Hosts, 19the One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds. 20You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and You do so to this very day, both in Israel and among all mankind. And You have made a name for Yourself, as is the case to this day.…

Cross References
Psalm 33:13-15
The LORD looks down from heaven; He sees all the sons of men. / From His dwelling place He gazes on all who inhabit the earth. / He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works.

Proverbs 5:21
For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths.

2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”

Job 34:21
For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step.

Psalm 139:1-3
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways.

Hebrews 4:13
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Romans 2:6
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

Revelation 2:23
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”

Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good.

Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.

Psalm 11:4
The LORD is in His holy temple; the LORD is on His heavenly throne. His eyes are watching closely; they examine the sons of men.

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

1 Corinthians 4:5
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Psalm 62:12
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.


Treasury of Scripture

Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for your eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:

Great.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 28:29
This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.

Isaiah 40:13
Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counseller hath taught him?

work.

Exodus 15:11
Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

Daniel 4:35
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?

for.

Jeremiah 16:17
For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.

Jeremiah 23:24
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.

2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

to give.

Jeremiah 17:10
I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

1 Kings 8:32
Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.

Psalm 62:12
Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

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Jeremiah 32
1. Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,
6. buys Hanameel's field.
13. Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return.
16. Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God.
26. God confirms the captivity for their sins;
36. and promises a gracious return.














great in counsel
The phrase "great in counsel" underscores God's infinite wisdom and understanding. The Hebrew word for "counsel" is "עֵצָה" (etsah), which conveys the idea of purpose, plan, or advice. In the context of Jeremiah, this highlights God's ability to devise plans that are beyond human comprehension. Historically, this reflects the period when Judah was under threat from Babylon, and God's counsel was crucial for the survival and future restoration of His people. This phrase reassures believers of God's perfect guidance in their lives, encouraging trust in His divine plans.

and mighty in deed
The phrase "and mighty in deed" emphasizes God's power and ability to act. The Hebrew word for "mighty" is "גָּדוֹל" (gadol), meaning great or powerful, and "deed" is "מַעֲשֶׂה" (ma'aseh), referring to work or action. This combination illustrates God's active involvement in the world, not just as a planner but as one who executes His will with strength. In the historical context of Jeremiah, this was a reminder of God's past acts of deliverance and a promise of future intervention. For believers, it is a call to recognize God's ongoing work in their lives and the world.

whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men
This phrase speaks to God's omniscience and His attentive observation of humanity. The Hebrew word for "eyes" is "עֵינַיִם" (einaim), symbolizing perception and awareness. "Ways" is "דֶּרֶךְ" (derekh), indicating paths or conduct. This suggests that God is fully aware of human actions and intentions. In Jeremiah's time, this was a warning to the people of Judah that their deeds were not hidden from God. For contemporary believers, it serves as both a comfort and a caution, knowing that God sees all and judges righteously.

to reward each one according to his ways
The phrase "to reward each one according to his ways" highlights the principle of divine justice. The Hebrew word for "reward" is "נָתַן" (natan), meaning to give or bestow. This reflects the biblical concept of retribution, where God gives to each person based on their actions. In the context of Jeremiah, it was a message of accountability for the people of Judah. For believers today, it is a reminder of the moral order established by God, encouraging righteous living and faithfulness, knowing that God is just and fair in His judgments.

and the fruit of his deeds
The phrase "and the fruit of his deeds" further emphasizes the outcome of one's actions. The Hebrew word for "fruit" is "פְּרִי" (peri), symbolizing results or consequences. "Deeds" is again "מַעֲשֶׂה" (ma'aseh), reinforcing the idea of actions. This suggests that actions have tangible outcomes, both positive and negative. In Jeremiah's context, it was a call to repentance and a warning of the consequences of disobedience. For believers, it serves as an encouragement to bear good fruit through righteous actions, knowing that God honors and rewards such efforts.

(19) Great in counsel . . .--So far as this is more than the continuance of the adoring ecstasy of the previous verse, it gives a fresh prominence to the law of direct, equitable, individual retribution. No law of the transmission of the inheritance of good or evil will be found, in the long-run, to clash with that.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the One great
גְּדֹל֙ (gə·ḏōl)
Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

in counsel
הָֽעֵצָ֔ה (hā·‘ê·ṣāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence

and mighty
וְרַ֖ב (wə·raḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

in deed,
הָעֲלִֽילִיָּ֑ה (hā·‘ă·lî·lî·yāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5950: Execution

whose
אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

eyes
עֵינֶ֣יךָ (‘ê·ne·ḵā)
Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

are on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the ways
דַּרְכֵי֙ (dar·ḵê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

of the sons
בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of men,
אָדָ֔ם (’ā·ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

to reward
לָתֵ֤ת (lā·ṯêṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

each one
לְאִישׁ֙ (lə·’îš)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

according to his ways
כִּדְרָכָ֔יו (kiḏ·rā·ḵāw)
Preposition-k | Noun - common plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

and the fruit
וְכִפְרִ֖י (wə·ḵip̄·rî)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6529: Fruit

of his deeds.
מַעֲלָלָֽיו׃ (ma·‘ă·lā·lāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4611: A deed, practice


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