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Am I not everywhere in all the heavens and earth?” says the LORD. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> Can a man hide himself in secret places so that I cannot see him? declares the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the LORD. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/23.htm">King James Bible</a> Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/23.htm">New King James Version</a> Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?” says the LORD; “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the LORD. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Can a person hide himself in hiding places So that I do not see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Can a man hide himself in hiding places So I do not see him?&#8221 declares the LORD. &#8220Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?&#8221 declares the LORD. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Can a man hide himself in hiding places, So I do not see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Can a man hide himself in hiding places So I do not see him?” declares Yahweh. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares Yahweh. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Can anyone hide himself in secret places So that I cannot see him?” says the LORD. “Do I not fill heaven and earth?” says the LORD. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Can a person hide in secret places where I cannot see him? ” —the LORD’s declaration. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth? ” —the LORD’s declaration. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Can a man hide himself in secret places where I cannot see him?"—the LORD&#8217s declaration. &#8220Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?"—the LORD&#8217s declaration. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him? saith Jehovah. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith Jehovah. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> in heaven and on earth. There are no secret places where you can hide from me. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "No one can hide so that I can't see him," declares the LORD. "I fill heaven and earth!" declares the LORD. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> No one can hide where I cannot see them. Do you not know that I am everywhere in heaven and on earth? <a href="/isv/jeremiah/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> If a person hides himself in secret places, will I not see him?" declares the LORD. "I fill the heavens and the earth, do I not?" declares the LORD. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?? declares the LORD. ?Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?? declares the LORD. <a href="/net/jeremiah/23.htm">NET Bible</a> "Do you really think anyone can hide himself where I cannot see him?" the LORD asks. "Do you not know that I am everywhere?" the LORD asks. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Can any hide himself in secret places so that I shall not see him?' says the LORD. 'Do I not fill heaven and earth?' says the LORD. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD. <a href="/web/jeremiah/23.htm">World English Bible</a> Can anyone hide himself in secret places so that I can’t see him?” says Yahweh. “Don’t I fill heaven and earth?” says Yahweh. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Is anyone hidden in secret places, "" And I do not see him?” A declaration of YHWH, “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” A declaration of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Is any one hidden in secret places, And I see him not? an affirmation of Jehovah, Do not I fill the heavens and the earth? An affirmation of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If a man shall hide in secret places and I shall not see him, says Jehovah. Do I not fill the heavens and the earth? says Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Shall a man be hid in secret places, and I not see him, saith the Lord? do not I fill heaven and earth, saith the Lord? <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If a man is hidden in concealed places, do I not see him, says the Lord? Do I not fill up heaven and earth, says the Lord? <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/23.htm">New American Bible</a> Can anyone hide in secret without my seeing them?—oracle of the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth?—oracle of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Who can hide in secret places so that I cannot see them? says the LORD. Do I not fill heaven and earth? says the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> If any man should hide himself in secret places, I will see him, says the LORD; behold, heaven and earth are filled with me, says the LORD of hosts. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/23.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> If a man will hide in secret places, am I not seeing him, says LORD JEHOVAH? Behold, Heaven and Earth are filled by me, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/23.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Can any hide himself in secret places That I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? Saith the LORD. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/23.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Shall any one hide himself in secret places, and I not see him? Do I not fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/23-24.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=6903" 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/23.htm">Lying Prophets</a> …23“Am I only a God nearby,” declares the LORD, “and not a God far away?” 24<a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“Can</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5641.htm" title="5641: yis·sā·ṯêr (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hide, conceal. A primitive root; to hide, literally or figuratively.">hide</a> <a href="/hebrew/4565.htm" title="4565: bam·mis·tā·rîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- A secret place, hiding place. From cathar; properly, a concealer, i.e. A covert.">in secret places</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: wa·’ă·nî (Conj-w:: Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">where I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ’er·’en·nū (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs:: 3mse) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">see him?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</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.">the LORD.</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">“Do I</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: hă·lō·w (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">not</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/4390.htm" title="4390: mā·lê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be full, to fill. Or malae; a primitive root, to fill or be full of, in a wide application.">fill</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: haš·šā·ma·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the earth?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/5002.htm" title="5002: nə·’um- (N-msc) -- Utterance. From na'am; an oracle.">declares</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.">the LORD.</a> 25“I have heard the sayings of the prophets who prophesy lies in My name: ‘I had a dream! I had a dream!’…<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="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7-10</a> Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. / If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, ... <a href="/proverbs/15-3.htm">Proverbs 15:3</a> The eyes of the LORD are in every place, observing the evil and the good. <a href="/amos/9-2.htm">Amos 9:2-4</a> Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down. / Though they hide themselves atop Carmel, there I will track them and seize them; and though they hide from Me at the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent to bite them. / Though they are driven by their enemies into captivity, there I will command the sword to slay them. I will fix My eyes upon them for harm and not for good.” <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a> But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built. <a href="/isaiah/66-1.htm">Isaiah 66:1</a> This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be? <a href="/job/34-21.htm">Job 34:21-22</a> For His eyes are on the ways of a man, and He sees his every step. / There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide. <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Acts 17:27-28</a> God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us. / ‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring.’ <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” <a href="/colossians/1-17.htm">Colossians 1:17</a> He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. <a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33-36</a> O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! / “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” ... <a href="/1_corinthians/3-16.htm">1 Corinthians 3:16</a> Do you not know that you yourselves are God’s temple, and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? <a href="/ephesians/4-6.htm">Ephesians 4:6</a> one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/john/14-23.htm">John 14:23</a> Jesus replied, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? said the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? said the LORD.hide.<a href="/jeremiah/49-10.htm">Jeremiah 49:10</a> But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he is not.<a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Genesis 16:13</a> And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?<a href="/job/22-13.htm">Job 22:13,14</a> And thou sayest, How doth God know? can he judge through the dark cloud? … do.<a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a> But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?<a href="/2_chronicles/2-6.htm">2 Chronicles 2:6</a> But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?<a href="/2_chronicles/6-18.htm">2 Chronicles 6:18</a> But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/23-23.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-17.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-23.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-13.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/jeremiah/16-4.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-6.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-17.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-12.htm">Places</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-22.htm">Secret</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-8.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/jeremiah/24-9.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-14.htm">Fill</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-37.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-37.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-3.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-19.htm">Hide</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-38.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/jeremiah/24-9.htm">Places</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-38.htm">Secret</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 23</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/23-1.htm">He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock.</a> 5. <a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Christ shall rule and save them.</a> 9. <a href="/jeremiah/23-9.htm">Against false prophets;</a> 33. <a href="/jeremiah/23-33.htm">and mockers of the true prophets.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him? This rhetorical question emphasizes God's omnipresence and omniscience. In the context of Jeremiah, the prophet is addressing the false prophets and leaders who believe they can act without divine oversight. The imagery of "secret places" suggests attempts to conceal actions or intentions from God, reminiscent of Adam and Eve hiding in the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/3-8.htm">Genesis 3:8</a>). Theologically, this underscores the futility of trying to escape God's awareness, as seen in <a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7-12</a>, where David acknowledges that there is no place to flee from God's presence.declares the LORD. This phrase asserts the authority and certainty of the message. The use of "declares the LORD" is a common prophetic formula that authenticates the words as coming directly from God. It serves as a reminder of the divine source of the message, reinforcing the seriousness and truth of the statement. This is a typical feature in prophetic literature, emphasizing that the prophet is merely a vessel for God's communication.Do I not fill the heavens and the earth? Here, the LORD affirms His omnipresence, a key attribute of God in biblical theology. This statement reflects the belief that God is not confined to any physical location, unlike the gods of surrounding nations who were often associated with specific places or idols. The phrase echoes Solomon's prayer in <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">1 Kings 8:27</a>, where he acknowledges that even the highest heavens cannot contain God. It also connects to the New Testament, where Paul speaks of God as the one "in whom we live and move and have our being" (<a href="/acts/17-28.htm">Acts 17:28</a>). This concept challenges any notion of limiting God's presence to the temple or any other sacred space.declares the LORD. Reiterating this phrase emphasizes the divine origin and authority of the message. It serves to bookend the statement, reinforcing that these are not merely human words but a divine proclamation. This repetition is a literary device used throughout the prophetic books to underscore the importance and reliability of the message being conveyed.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, Jeremiah was called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by themes of judgment and restoration. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant name of God used in the Old Testament, emphasizing His eternal existence, sovereignty, and relationship with His people. 3. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often the focus of Jeremiah's prophecies. During Jeremiah's time, Judah was facing impending judgment due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. 4. <a href="/topical/f/false_prophets.htm">False Prophets</a> Throughout Jeremiah's ministry, false prophets were prevalent, misleading the people with messages that contradicted God's true word. <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/23.htm">Jeremiah 23</a> addresses these false prophets directly. 5. <a href="/topical/h/heavens_and_earth.htm">Heavens and Earth</a> Symbolic of God's omnipresence and omnipotence, indicating that there is no place beyond His reach or knowledge.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omnipresence.htm">God's Omnipresence</a> God is present everywhere, and nothing is hidden from Him. This truth should bring comfort to believers, knowing that God is always with them, and also serve as a warning against sin, as nothing escapes His notice. <a href="/topical/a/accountability.htm">Accountability</a> Understanding that God sees all should lead to a life of integrity and accountability. Believers are called to live transparently before God, knowing that He is aware of all actions and thoughts. <a href="/topical/f/false_security.htm">False Security</a> The false prophets and people of Judah believed they could hide their actions from God. This serves as a reminder that any sense of security found in secrecy is false, as God is aware of all things. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> God's declaration of filling the heavens and the earth underscores His sovereignty over all creation. Believers can trust in His control and plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> In times of difficulty, the knowledge of God's omnipresence provides assurance that He is near, offering guidance and support.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 23</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'god_is_limitless'_mean.htm">What does "God is unlimited and unmeasurable" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god's_sovereignty_mean.htm">What does God's sovereignty mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_god_present_everywhere.htm">Is God present everywhere?</a> <a href="/q/does_ezekiel_43_7_conflict_with_omnipresence.htm">In Ezekiel 43:7, God declares His throne will be in the temple. Does this conflict with the doctrine of an omnipresent deity who cannot be confined? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Can אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not a man אִ֧ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person hide יִסָּתֵ֨ר (yis·sā·ṯêr) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5641.htm">Strong's 5641: </a> To hide, conceal in secret places בַּמִּסְתָּרִ֛ים (bam·mis·tā·rîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4565.htm">Strong's 4565: </a> A secret place, hiding place where I וַאֲנִ֥י (wa·’ă·nî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I cannot לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no see him?” אֶרְאֶ֖נּוּ (’er·’en·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD. יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel “Do I אֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> I not הֲל֨וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no fill מָלֵ֖א (mā·lê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4390.htm">Strong's 4390: </a> To fill, be full of the heavens הַשָּׁמַ֧יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> Heaven, sky and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case earth?” הָאָ֛רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5002.htm">Strong's 5002: </a> An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/23-24.htm">Jeremiah 23:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-24.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 23:24 Can any hide himself in secret places (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/23-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 23:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 23:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/23-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 23:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 23:25" /></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>