Jeremiah 11:20

Old Testament • 12 words with Strong's data

"But, O LORD of hosts, that judgest righteously, that triest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I revealed my cause."

Word-by-Word Analysis

But O

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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of

צָבָא

tsâbâʼ

H6635

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specif...

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that

שָׁפַט

shâphaṭ

H8199

to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literall...

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צֶדֶק

tsedeq

H6664

the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity

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that

בָּחַן

bâchan

H974

to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate

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the

כִּלְיָה

kilyâh

H3629

a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)

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and the

לֵב

lêb

H3820

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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שָׁאַר

shâʼar

H7604

properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant

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me

רָאָה

râʼâh

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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thy

נְקָמָה

nᵉqâmâh

H5360

avengement, whether the act of the passion

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on them for unto thee have I

גָּלָה

gâlâh

H1540

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

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my

רִיב

rîyb

H7379

a contest (personal or legal)

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Key Terms in This Verse

triest H974

בָּחַן bâchan

to test (especially metals); generally and figuratively, to investigate

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judgest H8199

שָׁפַט shâphaṭ

to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figuratively)

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righteously H6664

צֶדֶק tsedeq

the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity

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reins H3629

כִּלְיָה kilyâh

a kidney (as an essential organ); figuratively, the mind (as the interior self)

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revealed H1540

גָּלָה gâlâh

to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal

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vengeance H5360

נְקָמָה nᵉqâmâh

avengement, whether the act of the passion

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hosts H6635

צָבָא tsâbâʼ

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship)

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cause H7379

רִיב rîyb

a contest (personal or legal)

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see H7200

רָאָה râʼâh

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

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heart H3820

לֵב lêb

the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything

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Cross References

Jeremiah 20:12 cross-reference

But, O LORD of hosts, that triest the righteous, and seest the reins and the heart, let me see thy vengeance on them: for unto thee have I opened my cause.

Jeremiah 17:10 cross-reference

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.

Psalm 7:9 cross-reference

Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins.

1 Samuel 16:7 cross-reference

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance,...

Revelation 2:23 cross-reference

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

Jeremiah 17:18 cross-reference

Let them be confounded that persecute me, but let not me be confounded: let them be dismayed, but let not me be dismayed: bring upon them the day of evil, and destroy them with double destruction.

Jeremiah 15:15 cross-reference

O LORD, thou knowest: remember me, and visit me, and revenge me of my persecutors; take me not away in thy longsuffering: know that for thy sake I have suffered rebuke.

Genesis 18:25 cross-reference

That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do rig...

1 Chronicles 29:17 cross-reference

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy t...

Psalm 57:1 cross-reference

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

Acts 17:31 cross-reference

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from ...

Job 5:8 cross-reference

I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause:

1 Peter 2:23 cross-reference

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

2 Timothy 4:14 cross-reference

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works:

Philippians 4:6 cross-reference

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Psalm 35:2 cross-reference

Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.

Psalm 98:9 cross-reference

Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.

Jeremiah 12:1 cross-reference

Righteous art thou, O LORD, when I plead with thee: yet let me talk with thee of thy judgments: Wherefore doth the way of the wicked prosper? wherefore are all they happy that deal very treacherously?

1 Chronicles 28:9 cross-reference

And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the ...

1 Samuel 24:15 cross-reference

The LORD therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.

Revelation 18:20 cross-reference

Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.

Psalm 43:1 cross-reference

Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

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