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as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> And it shall be, if they will learn carefully the ways of My people, to swear by My name, ‘As the LORD lives,’ as they taught My people to swear by Baal, then they shall be established in the midst of My people. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then, if they will really learn the ways of My people, to swear by My name, ‘As the LORD lives,’ just as they taught My people to swear by Baal, they will be built up in the midst of My people. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Then if they will really learn the ways of My people, to swear by My name, &#8216As the LORD lives,&#8217 even as they taught My people to swear by Baal, they will be built up in the midst of My people. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Then it will come about that if they will really learn the ways of My people, to swear by My name, ‘As the LORD lives,’ even as they taught My people to swear by Baal, then they will be built up in the midst of My people. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then if they will really learn the ways of My people, to swear by My name, ‘As Yahweh lives,’ even as they taught My people to swear by Baal, they will be built up in the midst of My people. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And if these [neighboring nations] will diligently learn the ways of My people, to swear by My Name, saying, ‘As the LORD lives’—even as they taught My people to swear by Baal, then they will be built up among My people. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If they will diligently learn the ways of my people —to swear by my name, ‘As the LORD lives,’ just as they taught my people to swear by Baal—they will be built up among my people. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If they will diligently learn the ways of My people—to swear by My name, &#8216As Yahweh lives,&#8217 just as they taught My people to swear by Baal—they will be built up among My people. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, As Jehovah liveth; even as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of my people. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They once taught my people to worship Baal. But if they admit I am the only true God, and if they let my people teach them how to worship me, these nations will also become my people. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> and it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, As the LORD liveth; even as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of my people. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Suppose they learn carefully the ways of my people. Suppose they take an oath in my name, 'As the LORD lives...' as they taught my people to take an oath in [the name of] Baal. Then they will build homes among my people. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> If with all their hearts they will accept the religion of my people and will swear, 'As the LORD lives'--as they once taught my people to swear by Baal--then they will also be a part of my people and will prosper. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> If they have learned the ways of my people well, to swear by my name: 'As surely as the LORD lives,' just as they once taught my people to swear by Baal, then they'll be built up among my people. <a href="/net/jeremiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> But they must make sure you learn to follow the religious practices of my people. Once they taught my people to swear their oaths using the name of the god Baal. But then, they must swear oaths using my name, saying, "As surely as the LORD lives, I swear." If they do these things, then they will be included among the people I call my own. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It shall happen, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, "As the LORD lives;" even as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of my people. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/jeremiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And if they will diligently learn the ways of My people and swear by My name, saying, ‘As surely as the LORD lives’—just as they once taught My people to swear by Baal—then they will be established among My people. <a href="/web/jeremiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> It will happen, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, ‘As Yahweh lives;’ even as they taught my people to swear by Baal, then they will be built up in the middle of my people. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it has come to pass, "" If they learn the ways of My people well, "" To swear by My Name, YHWH lives, "" As they taught My people to swear by Ba‘al, "" Then they have been built up in the midst of My people. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it hath come to pass, If they learn well the ways of My people, To swear by My name, 'Jehovah liveth,' As they taught My people to swear by Baal, Then they have been built up in the midst of My people. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it was if learning, they shall learn the ways of my people to swear in my name, Jehovah lives; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; and they were built up in the midst of my people.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it shall come to pass, if they will be taught, and will learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name: The Lord liveth, as they have taught my people to swear by baal: that they shall be built up in the midst of my people. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And this shall be: if they are taught and they learn the ways of my people, so that they swear by my name, ‘As the Lord lives,’ just as they had taught my people to swear by Baal, then they will be built up in the midst of my people. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> And if they truly learn my people’s custom of swearing by my name, “As the LORD lives,” just as they taught my people to swear by Baal, then they shall be built up in the midst of my people. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And then, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, “As the LORD lives,” as they taught my people to swear by Baal, then they shall be built up in the midst of my people.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently teach my ways to my people, to swear by my name, As the LORD lives (as they taught them to swear by the name of Baal), then they shall dwell in the midst of my people. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if they shall teach my ways to my people, that they will swear in my name: “Living is LORD JEHOVAH!”, as they had instructed my people to swear by Baal, they shall be situated among my people<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of My people to swear by My name: 'As the LORD liveth,' even as they taught My people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of My people. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it shall be, if they will indeed learn the way of my people, to swear by my name, saying, The Lord lives; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall that nation be built in the midst of my people. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=3830" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/12.htm">A Message for Israel's Neighbors</a> …15But after I have uprooted them, I will once again have compassion on them and return each one to his inheritance and to his land. 16<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">if</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: lā·mōḏ (V-Qal-InfAbs) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">they will diligently learn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: yil·mə·ḏū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·ḵê (N-cpc) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">the ways</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">of My people</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: lə·hiš·šā·ḇê·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">and swear</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: biš·mî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">by My name, saying,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">‘As surely as the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay- (N-msc) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">lives’—</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: lim·mə·ḏū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">they once taught</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">My people</a> <a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: lə·hiš·šā·ḇê·a‘ (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">to swear</a> <a href="/hebrew/1168.htm" title="1168: bab·bā·‘al (Prep-b, Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Baal -- a heathen god. The same as ba'al; Baal, a Phoenician deity.">by Baal—</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: wə·niḇ·nū (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">then they will be established</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">My people.</a> 17But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a> And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” <a href="/zechariah/8-22.htm">Zechariah 8:22-23</a> And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” <a href="/acts/15-14.htm">Acts 15:14-17</a> Simon has told us how God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people to be His own. / The words of the prophets agree with this, as it is written: / ‘After this I will return and rebuild the fallen tent of David. Its ruins I will rebuild, and I will restore it, ... <a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a> Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root, / do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you. / You will say then, “Branches were broken off so that I could be grafted in.” ... <a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a> In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. <a href="/isaiah/19-23.htm">Isaiah 19:23-25</a> In that day there will be a highway from Egypt to Assyria. The Assyrians will go to Egypt, and the Egyptians to Assyria. The Egyptians and Assyrians will worship together. / In that day Israel will join a three-party alliance with Egypt and Assyria—a blessing upon the earth. / The LORD of Hosts will bless them, saying, “Blessed be Egypt My people, Assyria My handiwork, and Israel My inheritance.” <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Ephesians 2:11-13</a> Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)— / remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. <a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a> I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. <a href="/isaiah/60-3.htm">Isaiah 60:3-5</a> Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. / Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the arm. / Then you will look and be radiant, and your heart will tremble and swell with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you, and the wealth of the nations will come to you. <a href="/matthew/8-11.htm">Matthew 8:11</a> I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8</a> The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” <a href="/revelation/7-9.htm">Revelation 7:9</a> After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The LORD lives; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the middle of my people.my name.<a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2</a> And thou shalt swear, The LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.<a href="/jeremiah/5-2.htm">Jeremiah 5:2</a> And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.<a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20,21</a> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name… as they.<a href="/joshua/23-7.htm">Joshua 23:7</a> That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:<a href="/psalms/106-35.htm">Psalm 106:35,36</a> But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works… <a href="/zephaniah/1-5.htm">Zephaniah 1:5</a> And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham;built.<a href="/isaiah/19-23.htm">Isaiah 19:23-25</a> In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians… <a href="/isaiah/56-5.htm">Isaiah 56:5,6</a> Even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters: I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off… <a href="/zechariah/2-11.htm">Zechariah 2:11</a> And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">As</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-17.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-17.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-31.htm">Built</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-10.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-12.htm">Established</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-2.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-6.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-16.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-15.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-16.htm">Once</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-26.htm">Really</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-12.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-9.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-8.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-8.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-3.htm">Using</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-2.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/16-14.htm">As</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-5.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-5.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-9.htm">Built</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-24.htm">Diligently</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-10.htm">Established</a> <a href="/matthew/9-13.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-9.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/ezekiel/21-23.htm">Oaths</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-27.htm">Once</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-9.htm">Really</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-7.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-5.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-21.htm">Taught</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-23.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-5.htm">Using</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-27.htm">Ways</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 12</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah, complaining of the prosperity of the wicked, by faith sees their ruin.</a> 5. <a href="/jeremiah/12-5.htm">God admonishes him of his brothers' treachery against him;</a> 7. <a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm">and laments his heritage.</a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/12-14.htm">He promises to the penitent return from captivity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Historically, the Israelites were chosen to be a light to the nations, exemplifying God's laws and statutes (<a href="/deuteronomy/4-5.htm">Deuteronomy 4:5-8</a>). The call to "diligently learn" suggests a thorough and sincere effort to understand and live by these divine principles. This reflects the broader biblical theme of transformation and renewal, as seen in <a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a>, where believers are urged to be transformed by the renewing of their minds.and swear by My name, Swearing by God's name indicates a commitment to truth and allegiance to Him. In ancient Israel, oaths were taken seriously and were a way to invoke God's authority and presence (<a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a>). This practice contrasts with swearing by other deities, which was common among surrounding nations. The emphasis here is on exclusive devotion to Yahweh, aligning with the first commandment (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a>).saying, ‘As surely as the LORD lives’— This phrase is a common oath formula in the Old Testament, affirming the reality and sovereignty of God (<a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">1 Samuel 14:39</a>). It underscores the belief in God's active presence and involvement in the world. The phrase also serves as a declaration of faith, similar to the New Testament confession that Jesus is Lord (<a href="/philippians/2-11.htm">Philippians 2:11</a>).just as they once taught My people to swear by Baal— Baal worship was a significant issue in Israel's history, often leading the people away from God (<a href="/judges/2-11.htm">Judges 2:11-13</a>). This reference highlights the past influence of pagan practices on the Israelites, which led to idolatry and spiritual decline. The comparison serves as a warning and a call to repentance, echoing the prophetic messages found throughout the Old Testament (e.g., <a href="/hosea/2-13.htm">Hosea 2:13</a>).then they will be established among My people. This promise of being "established" signifies acceptance and integration into the community of God's people. It reflects the biblical theme of inclusion and restoration, as seen in the prophetic vision of nations coming to worship the Lord (<a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a>). This also foreshadows the New Testament concept of the Gentiles being grafted into the spiritual family of God (<a href="/romans/11-17.htm">Romans 11:17-24</a>), emphasizing God's redemptive plan for all humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, often warning them of impending judgment due to their idolatry and disobedience. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who desires His people to follow His ways and commands, and who is the ultimate authority and judge. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_judah.htm">The People of Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, often rebuked by Jeremiah for their idolatry and failure to follow God's commandments. 4. <a href="/topical/b/baal.htm">Baal</a> A Canaanite deity that the Israelites were often tempted to worship, representing a significant departure from the worship of Yahweh. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a> Refers to the surrounding nations that influenced Israel and Judah, often leading them into idolatry and away from the worship of the true God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_learning_god's_ways.htm">The Importance of Learning God's Ways</a> God desires that all people, including those outside of Israel, learn and adopt His ways. This involves a commitment to understanding and living according to His commandments. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_name.htm">The Power of God's Name</a> Swearing by God's name signifies a deep allegiance and recognition of His sovereignty. It is a declaration of faith and trust in the living God. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> The verse offers hope for restoration to those who turn from idolatry and embrace the ways of God. It is a call to repentance and a promise of inclusion among God's people. <a href="/topical/i/influence_and_responsibility.htm">Influence and Responsibility</a> Just as the nations influenced Israel negatively, believers today have a responsibility to influence the world positively by living out God's truth. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_god's_covenant.htm">The Inclusivity of God's Covenant</a> God's covenant is open to all who choose to follow Him, regardless of their background. This inclusivity is a testament to His grace and desire for all to be part of His people.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 12</a> <a href="/q/what_are_high_places_in_the_bible.htm">What are high places in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/are_jews_granted_salvation.htm">Are Jews granted salvation?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_ahaz's_idolatry_less_condemned.htm">Why doesn't 2 Kings 16 emphasize divine judgment on Ahaz's actions as clearly as other Old Testament passages condemn idolatry?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_false_witness.htm">What defines a false witness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) To swear by my name.--There is an obvious reference to the hopes expressed in <a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm" title="And you shall swear, The LORD lives, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.">Jeremiah 4:2</a>. To acknowledge Jehovah in all the most solemn forms of adjuration (comp. <a href="/jeremiah/5-2.htm" title="And though they say, The LORD lives; surely they swear falsely.">Jeremiah 5:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/63-11.htm" title="But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that swears by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.">Psalm 63:11</a>), and to do this, not hypocritically, but in the spirit of reverence and righteousness, was the ideal state of the restored Judah. To be led by her example of faith and holiness, instead of leading her to acknowledge Baal by like forms of speech as they had done, was the ideal state of the nations round about her. In this hope the prophet was echoing that of <a href="/isaiah/2-3.htm" title="And many people shall go and say, Come you, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.">Isaiah 2:3</a>; <a href="/micah/4-2.htm" title="And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.">Micah 4:2</a>.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Israel has been converted and restored, and if the other nations follow his example and swear by my name, i.e. adopt the religion of Jehovah (comp. <a href="/isaiah/19-18.htm">Isaiah 19:18</a>), they shall be rewarded by being suffered to dwell safely in Israel's midst. Observe the contrast with Ver. 14. Before, Israel had dwelt amidst them to his own detriment; now they shall dwell amidst Israel to their profit. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And וְהָיָ֡ה (wə·hā·yāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be if אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not they will diligently learn לָמֹ֣ד (lā·mōḏ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> To exercise in, learn the ways דַּֽרְכֵ֨י (dar·ḵê) Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> A road, a course of life, mode of action of My people— עַמִּ֜י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock to swear לְהִשָּׁבֵ֤עַ (lə·hiš·šā·ḇê·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear by My name, בִּשְׁמִי֙ (biš·mî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> A name ‘As surely as the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> YHWH lives,’ חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֤ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that they taught לִמְּדוּ֙ (lim·mə·ḏū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> To exercise in, learn My people עַמִּ֔י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock to swear לְהִשָּׁבֵ֖עַ (lə·hiš·šā·ḇê·a‘) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> To seven oneself, swear by Baal— בַּבָּ֑עַל (bab·bā·‘al) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1168.htm">Strong's 1168: </a> Baal -- a heathen god then they will be established וְנִבְנ֖וּ (wə·niḇ·nū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build among בְּת֥וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre My people. עַמִּֽי׃ (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/12-16.htm">Jeremiah 12:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-16.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 12:16 It shall happen if they will diligently (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/12-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 12:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 12:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/12-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 12:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 12:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>