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Then you would be a blessing to the nations of the world, and all people would come and praise my name.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/jeremiah/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and if you swear, ‘As the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if you can swear, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And you shall swear, ‘The LORD lives,’ In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; The nations shall bless themselves in Him, And in Him they shall glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And <i>if</i> you will swear, ‘As the LORD lives,’ In truth, in justice, and in righteousness; Then the nations will bless themselves in Him, And in Him they will boast.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And you will swear, &#8216As the LORD lives,&#8217 In truth, in justice and in righteousness; Then the nations will bless themselves in Him, And in Him they will glory.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And you will swear, ‘As the LORD lives,’ In truth, in justice, and in righteousness; Then the nations will bless themselves in Him, And in Him they will glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And you will swear, ‘As Yahweh lives,’ In truth, in justice, and in righteousness; Then the nations will be blessed in Him, And in Him they will boast.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And if you swear [your oaths], ‘As the LORD lives,’ In truth, in justice, and in righteousness, Then the nations will bless themselves in Him, And in Him they will glory.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />then you can swear, “As the LORD lives,” in truth, justice, and righteousness, and then the nations will be blessed by him and will boast in him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />then you can swear, &#8220As the LORD lives,&#8221 in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him and will pride themselves in Him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt swear, As Jehovah liveth, in truth, in justice, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jeremiah/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Make promises only in my name, and do what you promise! Then all nations will praise me, and I will bless them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and thou shalt swear, As the LORD liveth, in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />if you take the oath, "As the LORD lives..." in an honest, fair, and right way, then the nations will be blessed, and they will be honored by me."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />it will be right for you to swear by my name. Then all the nations will ask me to bless them, and they will praise me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If you swear, 'as surely as the LORD lives,' in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then nations will be blessed by him, and in him they will boast."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if you can swear, ?As surely as the LORD lives,? in truth, in justice, and in righteousness, then the nations will be blessed by Him, and in Him they will glory.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You must be truthful, honest and upright when you take an oath saying, 'As surely as the LORD lives!' If you do, the nations will pray to be as blessed by him as you are and will make him the object of their boasting." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and you shall swear, 'As the LORD lives,' in truth, in justice, and in righteousness. The nations shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and you will swear, ‘As Yahweh lives,’ in truth, in justice, and in righteousness. The nations will bless themselves in him, and they will glory in him.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you have sworn—YHWH lives, "" In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness, "" And nations have blessed themselves in Him, "" And they boast themselves in Him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And thou hast sworn -- Jehovah liveth, In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness, And blessed themselves in Him have nations, And in Him they boast themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And thou swearest, Jehovah lives in truth, in judgment, and in justice; and the nations were blessed in him, and in him shall they praise.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And thou shalt swear: As the Lord liveth, in truth, and in judgement, and in justice: and the Gentiles shall bless him, and shall praise him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you will swear, ‘As the Lord lives,’ in truth and in judgment and in justice.” And the Gentiles will bless him, and they will praise him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And swear, “As the LORD lives,” in truth, in judgment, and in justice, Then the nations shall bless themselves in him and in him glory. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and if you swear, “As the LORD lives!” in truth, in justice, and in uprightness, then nations shall be blessed by him, and by him they shall boast.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you shall swear, The LORD liveth in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; and the Gentiles shall bless themselves in him, and in him shall they glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/4.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you shall swear: "LORD JEHOVAH is living in the truth, and in judgment and in righteousness, and the nations shall be blessed in him, and in him they shall be glorified!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/4.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And wilt swear: 'As the LORD liveth' In truth, in justice, and in righteousness; Then shall the nations bless themselves by Him, And in Him shall they glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/4.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord lives, with truth, in judgment and righteousness, then shall nations bless by him, and by him they shall praise God in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=993" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/4.htm">God Calls Israel by His Promise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>“If you will return, O Israel, return to Me,” declares the LORD. “If you will remove your detestable idols from My sight and no longer waver, <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7650.htm" title="7650: wə·niš·ba‘·tā (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- A primitive root; propr. To be complete, but used only as a denominative from sheba'; to seven oneself, i.e. Swear.">and if you can swear,</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-ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">lives,’</a> <a href="/hebrew/571.htm" title="571: be·’ĕ·meṯ (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Firmness, faithfulness, truth. Contracted from 'aman; stability; certainty, truth, trustworthiness.">in truth,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: bə·miš·pāṭ (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">in justice,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6666.htm" title="6666: ū·ḇiṣ·ḏā·qāh (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Righteousness. From tsadaq; rightness, subjectively, objectively, morally or figuratively.">and in righteousness,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">then the nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: wə·hiṯ·bā·rə·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">will be blessed</a> <a href="/hebrew/ū·ḇōw (Conj-w:: Prep:: 3ms) -- ">by Him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">and in Him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1984.htm" title="1984: yiṯ·hal·lā·lū (V-Hitpael-Imperf-3mp) -- To shine.">they will glory.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>For this is what the LORD says to the men of Judah and Jerusalem: “Break up your unplowed ground, and do not sow among the thorns.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13</a></span><br />Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></span><br />By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">Matthew 5:33-37</a></span><br />Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ / But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; / or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Romans 14:11</a></span><br />It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/8-8.htm">Zechariah 8:8</a></span><br />I will bring them back to dwell in Jerusalem, where they will be My people, and I will be their faithful and righteous God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/4-1.htm">Hosea 4:1</a></span><br />Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-7.htm">1 Timothy 2:7</a></span><br />For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a></span><br />But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/63-11.htm">Psalm 63:11</a></span><br />But the king will rejoice in God; all who swear by Him will exult, for the mouths of liars will be shut.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Isaiah 65:16</a></span><br />Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-23.htm">2 Corinthians 1:23</a></span><br />I call God as my witness that it was in order to spare you that I did not return to Corinth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Revelation 10:6</a></span><br />And he swore by Him who lives forever and ever, who created heaven and everything in it, the earth and everything in it, and the sea and everything in it: “There will be no more delay!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-31.htm">1 Kings 8:31-32</a></span><br />When a man sins against his neighbor and is required to take an oath, and he comes to take an oath before Your altar in this temple, / then may You hear from heaven and act. May You judge Your servants, condemning the wicked man by bringing down on his own head what he has done, and justifying the righteous man by rewarding him according to his righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-12.htm">James 5:12</a></span><br />Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">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.</p><p class="hdg">shalt swear</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/5-2.htm">Jeremiah 5:2</a></b></br> And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/10-20.htm">Deuteronomy 10:20</a></b></br> Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God; him shalt thou serve, and to him shalt thou cleave, and swear by his name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a></b></br> I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth <i>in</i> righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.</p><p class="hdg">in truth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></b></br> But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I <i>am</i> the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these <i>things</i> I delight, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6</a></b></br> And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as <i>it is</i> this day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/99-4.htm">Psalm 99:4</a></b></br> The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.</p><p class="hdg">and the nations</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a></b></br> And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-17.htm">Psalm 72:17</a></b></br> His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and <i>men</i> shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Isaiah 65:16</a></b></br> That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.</p><p class="hdg">and in him</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Jeremiah 9:24</a></b></br> But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I <i>am</i> the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these <i>things</i> I delight, saith the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></b></br> In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/1-31.htm">1 Corinthians 1:31</a></b></br> That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/9-26.htm">As</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-6.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-37.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-30.htm">Good</a> <a href="/psalms/59-1.htm">Him</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-35.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-8.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-11.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-23.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-24.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-25.htm">Truthful</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-14.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-25.htm">Use</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-21.htm">Way</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-1.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-15.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/12-16.htm">As</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-10.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-5.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Boast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-22.htm">Good</a> <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Him</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-12.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-5.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-5.htm">Oath</a> <a href="/jeremiah/7-24.htm">Pride</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-24.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-10.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-2.htm">Swear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-24.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-1.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Truthful</a> <a href="/micah/3-9.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-9.htm">Use</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-7.htm">Way</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-30.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-9.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/4-1.htm">God calls Israel by his promise</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/4-3.htm">He exhorts Judah to repentance by fearful judgments</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/4-19.htm">A grievous lamentation for Judah</a></span><br></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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In ancient Israel, swearing by the LORD's name was a solemn act, indicating that the speaker was invoking God's character as a witness to their truthfulness. This practice is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God's name represents His eternal and unchanging nature. The phrase "As surely as the LORD lives" is a declaration of God's existence and sovereignty, often used in the Old Testament to affirm the certainty of a statement (e.g., <a href="/1_samuel/14-39.htm">1 Samuel 14:39</a>, <a href="/2_kings/2-2.htm">2 Kings 2:2</a>). It underscores the expectation that God's people should reflect His character in their dealings.<p><b>in truth, in justice, and in righteousness,</b><br>These three qualities—truth, justice, and righteousness—are central to God's character and are expected to be mirrored in the lives of His people. Truth involves honesty and faithfulness, justice pertains to fairness and impartiality, and righteousness is about living in accordance with God's standards. The call to swear in these attributes highlights the ethical and moral standards that God requires. This triad is echoed throughout Scripture, emphasizing that true worship and relationship with God are not merely ritualistic but involve ethical living (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, <a href="/hosea/6-6.htm">Hosea 6:6</a>). The emphasis on these virtues also points to the messianic expectation of Jesus Christ, who embodies truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), justice (<a href="/isaiah/42.htm">Isaiah 42:1</a>), and righteousness (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a>).<p><b>then the nations will be blessed by Him,</b><br>This phrase indicates the universal scope of God's plan, where the blessings of God are not limited to Israel but extend to all nations. This reflects the Abrahamic covenant, where God promised that through Abraham's offspring, all nations would be blessed (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>). The fulfillment of this promise is seen in the New Testament with the coming of Jesus Christ, through whom salvation is offered to all people (<a href="/galatians/3-8.htm">Galatians 3:8, 14</a>). The phrase suggests that when God's people live according to His standards, it serves as a testimony to the nations, drawing them to the blessings found in God.<p><b>and in Him they will glory.”</b><br>The ultimate purpose of God's blessings is that all nations will recognize and glorify Him. This reflects the eschatological vision where God's glory is acknowledged universally (<a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a>, <a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18</a>). The phrase "in Him they will glory" suggests that the nations will find their ultimate joy and fulfillment in God, recognizing His sovereignty and grace. This is a prophetic vision of the messianic kingdom, where Jesus Christ is exalted, and every knee bows to Him (<a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>). It points to the future hope of a redeemed creation, where God's glory is fully revealed and celebrated by all.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, warning them of impending judgment due to their unfaithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often warned by prophets like Jeremiah to return to God and abandon idolatry and injustice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, who desires truth, justice, and righteousness from His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_nations.htm">The Nations</a></b><br>Refers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel, which would witness the blessings of God upon His people if they lived according to His standards.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/c/covenant.htm">Covenant</a></b><br>The agreement between God and Israel, which required Israel to live in obedience to God's laws and commands.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_truthfulness.htm">The Importance of Truthfulness</a></b><br>Swearing by God's name requires a commitment to truth. Our words and promises should reflect God's truthfulness and integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_justly.htm">Living Justly</a></b><br>Justice is a key aspect of God's character. As His people, we are called to act justly in our dealings with others, ensuring fairness and equity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteousness_as_a_lifestyle.htm">Righteousness as a Lifestyle</a></b><br>Righteousness involves living in a way that is pleasing to God, aligning our actions with His will and commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/impact_on_the_nations.htm">Impact on the Nations</a></b><br>When God's people live according to His standards, it serves as a testimony to the world, drawing others to glorify God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/blessings_through_obedience.htm">Blessings through Obedience</a></b><br>Obedience to God brings blessings not only to us but also to those around us, as they witness the goodness of God in our lives.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) <span class= "bld">And thou shalt swear.</span>--The conditions are continued: <span class= "ital">If thou wilt swear by the living Jehovah </span>["the Lord liveth" being the received formula of adjuration], in truth, in judgment, and in righteousness.<p><span class= "bld">And the nations shall bless themselves in him.</span>--This forms the completion of the sentence. If the conditions of a true repentance are fulfilled by Israel, then the outlying heathen nations shall bless themselves in Jehovah--<span class= "ital">i.e., </span>shall own Him and adore Him, be blessed by Him.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and if you can swear,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִשְׁבַּ֙עְתָּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niš·ba‘·tā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7650.htm">Strong's 7650: </a> </span><span class="str2">To seven oneself, swear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">‘As surely as the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lives,’</span><br /><span class="heb">חַי־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in truth,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּאֱמֶ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(be·’ĕ·meṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_571.htm">Strong's 571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in justice,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּמִשְׁפָּ֣ט</span> <span class="translit">(bə·miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in righteousness,</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבִצְדָקָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇiṣ·ḏā·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6666.htm">Strong's 6666: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rightness, subjectively, objectively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then the nations</span><br /><span class="heb">גּוֹיִ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be blessed by Him,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהִתְבָּ֥רְכוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hiṯ·bā·rə·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and in Him</span><br /><span class="heb">ב֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">they will glory.”</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתְהַלָּֽלוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yiṯ·hal·lā·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1984.htm">Strong's 1984: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shine</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/4-2.htm">Jeremiah 4:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/4-2.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 4:2 And you shall swear As Yahweh lives (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/4-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 4:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 4:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/4-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 4:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 4:3" /></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>