Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The descendants of Jehonadab son of Rekab have carried out the command their forefather gave them, but these people have not obeyed me.’ New Living Translation The descendants of Jehonadab son of Recab have obeyed their ancestor completely, but you have refused to listen to me.’ English Standard Version The sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have kept the command that their father gave them, but this people has not obeyed me. Berean Standard Bible Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out the command their forefather gave them, but these people have not listened to Me. King James Bible Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened unto me: New King James Version Surely the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them, but this people has not obeyed Me.” ’ New American Standard Bible Indeed, the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have followed the command of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to Me.’”’ NASB 1995 ‘Indeed, the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have observed the command of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to Me.’"’ NASB 1977 ‘Indeed, the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have observed the command of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to Me.’”’ Legacy Standard Bible Indeed, the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have established the command of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to Me.’”’ Amplified Bible Indeed, the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have observed the command of their father which he gave them, but this people has not listened to Me.’”’ Christian Standard Bible Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out their ancestor’s command he gave them, but these people have not obeyed me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out their ancestor’s command he gave them, but these people have not obeyed Me. American Standard Version Forasmuch as the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people hath not hearkened unto me; Contemporary English Version The Rechabites have obeyed the command of their ancestor Jonadab, but you have not obeyed me, English Revised Version Forasmuch as the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people hath not hearkened unto me; GOD'S WORD® Translation The descendants of Jonadab, Rechab's son, have carried out the orders of their ancestor, but you refuse to listen to me. Good News Translation Jonadab's descendants have obeyed the command that their ancestor gave them, but you people have not obeyed me. International Standard Version Indeed the descendants of Rechab's son Jonadab have carried out the command of their ancestor that he gave them, but this people has not obeyed me." Majority Standard Bible Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out the command their forefather gave them, but these people have not listened to Me. NET Bible Yes, the descendants of Jonadab son of Rechab have carried out the orders that their ancestor gave them. But you people have not obeyed me! New Heart English Bible Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to me; Webster's Bible Translation Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people hath not hearkened to me: World English Bible The sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people has not listened to me.”’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBecause the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab have stood by the command of their father that he commanded them, and this people have not listened to Me, Young's Literal Translation 'Because the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab have performed the command of their father, that he commanded them, and this people have not hearkened unto Me, Smith's Literal Translation For the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab raised up the commands of their father which be commanded them; and this people heard not to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have constantly kept the commandment of their father, which he commanded them: but this people hath not obeyed me. Catholic Public Domain Version So the sons of Jonadab, the son of Rechab, have remained firm in the commandment of their father, which he instructed to them, while this people has not been obedient to me. New American Bible Yes, the children of Jonadab, Rechab’s son, upheld the command which their father laid on them. But this people has not obeyed me! New Revised Standard Version The descendants of Jonadab son of Rechab have carried out the command that their ancestor gave them, but this people has not obeyed me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, the sons of Jonadab have faithfully kept the commandment of their father, who commanded them, but this people has not hearkened to me; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, the sons of Yonadab son of Rekab have affirmed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, and this people has not listened to me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father which he commanded them, but this people hath not hearkened unto Me; Brenton Septuagint Translation But the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have kept the command of their father; but this people has not hearkened to me. Audio Bible Context Judah Rebuked…15Again and again I have sent you all My servants the prophets, proclaiming: ‘Turn now, each of you, from your wicked ways, and correct your actions. Do not go after other gods to serve them. Live in the land that I have given to you and your fathers.’ But you have not inclined your ear or listened to Me. 16Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab carried out the command their forefather gave them, but these people have not listened to Me. 17Therefore this is what the LORD God of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will bring to Judah and to all the residents of Jerusalem all the disaster I have pronounced against them, because I have spoken to them but they have not obeyed, and I have called to them but they have not answered.’ ”… Cross References Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), / “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. Matthew 15:4-6 For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ / he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition. Mark 7:9-13 He went on to say, “You neatly set aside the command of God to maintain your own tradition. / For Moses said, ‘Honor your father and your mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if a man says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is Corban’ (that is, a gift devoted to God), ... Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” John 14:15 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. Romans 2:13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous. Romans 6:16 Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness? James 1:22-25 Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Treasury of Scripture Because the sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have performed the commandment of their father, which he commanded them; but this people has not listened to me: Jeremiah 35:14 The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me. Isaiah 1:3 The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master's crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider. Malachi 1:6 A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name? Jump to Previous Carried Command Commanded Commandment Descendants Ear Forefather Hearkened Indeed Jonadab Jon'adab Kept Obeyed Observed Orders Performed Recab RechabJump to Next Carried Command Commanded Commandment Descendants Ear Forefather Hearkened Indeed Jonadab Jon'adab Kept Obeyed Observed Orders Performed Recab RechabJeremiah 35 1. By the obedience of the Rechabites,12. Jeremiah condemns the disobedience of the Jews. 18. God blesses the Rechabites for their obedience. Yes, the sons of Jonadab son of Rechab This phrase introduces the Rechabites, a nomadic clan in Israel known for their strict adherence to the commands of their ancestor, Jonadab. Jonadab, son of Rechab, was a Kenite, a group historically associated with the Midianites and known for their metalworking skills. The Rechabites' commitment to their forefather's commands is a testament to their faithfulness and discipline. In a broader sense, this highlights the importance of honoring one's heritage and the values passed down through generations, a principle deeply rooted in the Hebrew tradition. have carried out the command of their forefather but these people have not obeyed Me Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yes,כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the sons בְּנֵי֙ (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of Jonadab יְהוֹנָדָ֣ב (yə·hō·w·nā·ḏāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3082: Jonadab -- 'the LORD is noble', a Rechabite, also a nephew of David son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Rechab רֵכָ֔ב (rê·ḵāḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7394: Rechab -- perhaps 'band of riders', a Benjamite, also the head of a nomadic family carried out הֵקִ֗ימוּ (hê·qî·mū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand the command מִצְוַ֥ת (miṣ·waṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4687: Commandment their forefather אֲבִיהֶ֖ם (’ă·ḇî·hem) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father gave them, צִוָּ֑ם (ṣiw·wām) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order but these הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that people וְהָעָ֣ם (wə·hā·‘ām) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock have not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listened שָׁמְע֖וּ (šā·mə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently to אֵלָֽי׃ (’ê·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Me. ס (s) Punctuation Strong's Hebrew Links Jeremiah 35:16 NIVJeremiah 35:16 NLT Jeremiah 35:16 ESV Jeremiah 35:16 NASB Jeremiah 35:16 KJV Jeremiah 35:16 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 35:16 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 35:16 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 35:16 French Bible Jeremiah 35:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 35:16 Because the sons of Jonadab the son (Jer.) |