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All who harmed his people were declared guilty, and disaster fell on them. I, the LORD, have spoken!” <a href="/esv/jeremiah/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of his harvest. All who ate of it incurred guilt; disaster came upon them, declares the LORD.” <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Israel was holiness to the LORD, The firstfruits of His increase. All that devour him will offend; Disaster will come upon them,” says the LORD.’ ” <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Israel was holy to the LORD, The first of His harvest. All who ate of it became guilty; Evil came upon them,” declares the LORD.’” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Israel was holy to the LORD, The first of His harvest. All who ate of it became guilty; Evil came upon them,&#8221 declares the LORD.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Israel was holy to the LORD, The first of His harvest; All who ate of it became guilty; Evil came upon them,” declares the LORD.’” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Israel was holy to Yahweh, The first of His produce. All who ate of it became guilty; Evil came upon them,” declares Yahweh.’” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Israel was holy [something set apart from ordinary purposes, consecrated] to the LORD, The first fruits of His harvest [in which no outsider was allowed to share]. All who ate of it [injuring Israel] became guilty; Evil came on them,” says the LORD.’” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of his harvest. All who ate of it found themselves guilty; disaster came on them.” This is the LORD’s declaration. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who ate of it found themselves guilty; disaster came on them.&#8221 This is the LORD&#8217s declaration. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Israel was holiness unto Jehovah, the first-fruits of his increase: all that devour him shall be held guilty; evil shall come upon them, saith Jehovah. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You belonged to me alone, like the first part of the harvest, and I severely punished those who mistreated you. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Israel was holiness unto the LORD, the firstfruits of his increase: all that devour him shall be held guilty; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Israel was set apart for the LORD. It was the best part of the harvest. All who devoured it became guilty, and disaster struck them,' " declares the LORD. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Israel, you belonged to me alone; you were my sacred possession. I sent suffering and disaster on everyone who hurt you. I, the LORD, have spoken." <a href="/isv/jeremiah/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Israel was consecrated to the LORD, she was the first fruits of his produce. All who devoured her became guilty and disaster came on them," declares the LORD.'" <a href="/msb/jeremiah/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,?? declares the LORD. <a href="/net/jeremiah/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Israel was set apart to the LORD; they were like the first fruits of a harvest to him. All who tried to devour them were punished; disaster came upon them," says the LORD.'" <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Israel was holiness to the LORD, the first fruits of his increase. All who devour him shall be held guilty. Evil shall come on them,"' says the LORD." <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Israel was holiness to the LORD, and the first-fruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD. <a href="/web/jeremiah/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Israel was holiness to Yahweh, the first fruits of his increase. All who devour him will be held guilty. Evil will come on them,”’ says Yahweh.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Israel [is] holy to YHWH, "" The first-fruit of His increase, "" All consuming him are guilty, "" Calamity comes to them,” "" A declaration of YHWH. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Holy is Israel to Jehovah, The first-fruit of His increase, All consuming him are guilty, Evil cometh in unto them, an affirmation of Jehovah. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Israel is holy to Jehovah, the beginning of the produce: all consuming him shall transgress; evil shall come upon them, says Jehovah.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Israel is holy to the Lord, the first fruits of his increase: all they that devour him offend: evils shall come upon them, saith the Lord. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Israel is holy to the Lord, the first of his fruits. All those who devour him commit an offense. Evils will overwhelm them, says the Lord.” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Israel was dedicated to the LORD, the first fruits of his harvest; All who ate of it were held guilty, evil befell them—oracle of the LORD. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Israel was holy to the LORD, the first fruits of his harvest. All who ate of it were held guilty; disaster came upon them, says the LORD.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Israel has sanctified to the LORD the first fruits of his crops; all those who embezzle them shall be condemned; evil shall come upon them, says the LORD. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Israel hallowed to LORD JEHOVAH the beginning of its harvests. All eating them will be condemned. Evil will come upon them, says LORD JEHOVAH<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Israel is the LORD'S hallowed portion, His first-fruits of the increase; All that devour him shall be held guilty, Evil shall come upon them, saith the LORD. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> in following the Holy One of Israel, saith the Lord, Israel was the holy people to the Lord, and the first-fruits of his increase: al that devoured him shall offend; evils shall come upon them, saith the Lord. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/2-3.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=225" 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/2.htm">Israel has Forsaken God</a> …2“Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown. 3<a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">was holy</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">to the LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šîṯ (N-fsc) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">the firstfruits</a> <a href="/hebrew/8393.htm" title="8393: tə·ḇū·ʾå̄·ṯōh (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Product, revenue. From bow'; income, i.e. Produce.">of His harvest.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">All</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: ’ō·ḵə·lāw (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 3ms) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">who devoured her</a> <a href="/hebrew/816.htm" title="816: ye’·šā·mū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To offend, be guilty. Or mashem; a primitive root; to be guilty; by implication to be punished or perish.">found themselves guilty;</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘āh (Adj-fs) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">disaster</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: tā·ḇō (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">upon them,’”</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> 4Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all you families of the house of Israel.…<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="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a> Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth. <a href="/hosea/9-10.htm">Hosea 9:10</a> I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved. <a href="/psalms/105-14.htm">Psalm 105:14-15</a> He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: / “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” <a href="/isaiah/43-3.htm">Isaiah 43:3-4</a> For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. / Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life. <a href="/amos/3-2.htm">Amos 3:2</a> “Only you have I known from all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities.” <a href="/romans/11-16.htm">Romans 11:16</a> If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches. <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a> But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. <a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Deuteronomy 14:2</a> for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth. <a href="/leviticus/20-26.htm">Leviticus 20:26</a> You are to be holy to Me because I, the LORD, am holy, and I have set you apart from the nations to be My own. <a href="/isaiah/41-8.htm">Isaiah 41:8-9</a> “But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you. <a href="/malachi/3-17.htm">Malachi 3:17</a> “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him. <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4</a> For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Revelation 14:4</a> These are the ones who have not been defiled with women, for they are virgins. They follow the Lamb wherever He goes. They have been redeemed from among men as firstfruits to God and to the Lamb. <a href="/john/15-16.htm">John 15:16</a> You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Israel was holiness to the LORD, and the first fruits of his increase: all that devour him shall offend; evil shall come on them, said the LORD.holiness<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5,6</a> Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: … <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a> For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.<a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Deuteronomy 14:2</a> For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.the first-fruits<a href="/exodus/22-29.htm">Exodus 22:29</a> Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me.<a href="/exodus/23-16.htm">Exodus 23:16</a> And the feast of harvest, the firstfruits of thy labours, which thou hast sown in the field: and the feast of ingathering, which is in the end of the year, when thou hast gathered in thy labours out of the field.<a href="/numbers/18-12.htm">Numbers 18:12</a> All the best of the oil, and all the best of the wine, and of the wheat, the firstfruits of them which they shall offer unto the LORD, them have I given thee.all that<a href="/jeremiah/12-14.htm">Jeremiah 12:14</a> Thus saith the LORD against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel to inherit; Behold, I will pluck them out of their land, and pluck out the house of Judah from among them.<a href="/jeremiah/50-7.htm">Jeremiah 50:7</a> All that found them have devoured them: and their adversaries said, We offend not, because they have sinned against the LORD, the habitation of justice, even the LORD, the hope of their fathers.<a href="/exodus/4-22.htm">Exodus 4:22,23</a> And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/1-19.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/psalms/106-28.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-15.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-19.htm">Consuming</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-9.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-14.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-14.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-7.htm">First</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-9.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-9.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-9.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-2.htm">Held</a> <a href="/isaiah/63-18.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-5.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/isaiah/60-5.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-20.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/isaiah/66-5.htm">LORD'S</a> <a href="/psalms/119-165.htm">Offend</a> <a href="/songs/5-7.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/isaiah/61-7.htm">Portion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/2-9.htm">Affirmation</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-16.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-18.htm">Attacks</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-12.htm">Consuming</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-14.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-6.htm">Disaster</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/jeremiah/4-31.htm">First</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-14.htm">First-Fruit</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-40.htm">Firstfruits</a> <a href="/ezekiel/44-30.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-7.htm">Fruits</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-11.htm">Guilty</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-15.htm">Hallowed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-17.htm">Harvest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-26.htm">Held</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-9.htm">Holiness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-15.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-13.htm">Increase</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-4.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-35.htm">Judged</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-10.htm">LORD'S</a> <a href="/jeremiah/50-7.htm">Offend</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-5.htm">Overtook</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-3.htm">Portion</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 2</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/2-1.htm">God having shown his former kindness, </a> 5. <a href="/jeremiah/2-5.htm">expostulates with the people on their causeless and unexampled revolt</a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/2-14.htm">They are the causes of their own calamities</a> 18. <a href="/jeremiah/2-18.htm">The sins and idolatries of Judah</a> 35. <a href="/jeremiah/2-35.htm">Her confidence is rejected.</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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Israel was chosen by God to be His people, distinct from other nations (<a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5-6</a>). This holiness was not due to their own merit but because of God's covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The concept of holiness is central to understanding Israel's identity and mission, as they were to reflect God's character and serve as a light to the nations (<a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a>).the firstfruits of His harvest The term "firstfruits" refers to the initial yield of a harvest, which was offered to God as a sign of gratitude and dedication (<a href="/leviticus/23-10.htm">Leviticus 23:10</a>). This metaphor indicates that Israel was the first and special portion of God's people, set apart for His purposes. It also implies a future harvest, suggesting that God's plan included more than just Israel, pointing to the inclusion of the Gentiles (<a href="/romans/11-16.htm">Romans 11:16-18</a>).All who devoured her were found guilty This phrase reflects the protective nature of God's covenant with Israel. Throughout history, nations that attacked or oppressed Israel faced divine judgment. Examples include Egypt during the Exodus (Exodus 7-12) and the Assyrians (<a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35-37</a>). This protection underscores God's faithfulness to His promises and His justice against those who harm His chosen people.disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD The declaration of disaster upon Israel's enemies is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature. It serves as a warning and a demonstration of God's sovereignty over the nations. Historical instances, such as the fall of Babylon (<a href="/isaiah/13-19.htm">Isaiah 13:19</a>) and the destruction of Nineveh (<a href="/nahum/3-7.htm">Nahum 3:7</a>), illustrate the fulfillment of these prophetic words. This assurance of divine retribution also foreshadows the ultimate victory of God over evil, as seen in eschatological passages like <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-21</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation chosen by God to be His people, set apart as holy and dedicated to His purposes. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who declares His protective and providential care over His people. 3. <a href="/topical/f/firstfruits.htm">Firstfruits</a> A term used to describe the initial yield of a harvest, symbolizing Israel's special status and dedication to God. 4. <a href="/topical/d/devourers.htm">Devourers</a> Nations or peoples who sought to harm or consume Israel, ultimately facing God's judgment. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> The prophet through whom God delivered this message, calling Israel to remember their unique relationship with Him.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/holiness_and_dedication.htm">Holiness and Dedication</a> Just as Israel was set apart as holy to the LORD, believers today are called to live lives dedicated to God, reflecting His holiness in their actions and attitudes. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a> The assurance that those who seek to harm God's people will face His judgment should encourage believers to trust in God's sovereign protection and justice. <a href="/topical/f/firstfruits_as_a_symbol.htm">Firstfruits as a Symbol</a> Understanding the concept of firstfruits helps believers appreciate their role as the initial evidence of God's work in the world, called to bear fruit for His kingdom. <a href="/topical/c/covenant_relationship.htm">Covenant Relationship</a> Reflect on the covenant relationship between God and His people, recognizing the responsibilities and privileges that come with being chosen by God. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_modern_application.htm">Historical Context and Modern Application</a> Consider how the historical context of Israel's relationship with God informs our understanding of His faithfulness and our response to His calling today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 2</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jer._3_12-14_show_limitless_mercy.htm">How does Jeremiah 3:12-14 depict limitless mercy when texts like 2 Kings 17:6-23 suggest God's patience eventually ran out?</a> <a href="/q/was_child_sacrifice_widespread_in_israel.htm">Isaiah 57:5: Is there credible archaeological evidence that child sacrifice was widespread among Israelites, or is this an exaggerated polemic?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_micah_2_3_vague_about_calamity.htm">Why does Micah 2:3 predict calamity without specifying verifiable events or a known historical timeline?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_moab's_fate_sealed_in_jer._48_1-39.htm">Why does Jeremiah 48:1-39 repeatedly portray divine retaliation against Moab with no apparent path for redemption?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) Holiness unto the Lord.--The thought was that expressed in the inscription on the gold plate worn on the high priest's forehead (<a href="/exodus/28-36.htm" title="And you shall make a plate of pure gold, and grave on it, like the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.">Exodus 28:36</a>), and in the term "holy thing" (<a href="/leviticus/22-10.htm" title="There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing.">Leviticus 22:10</a>; <a href="/matthew/7-6.htm" title="Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast you your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.">Matthew 7:6</a>), applied to the consecrated gifts which were the portion of the priests. The prophet was taught that Israel, as a nation, had a priestly character, and was consecrated to the Lord as the "firstfruits" of the great harvest of the world. Compare the use of the same figure in <a href="/james/1-18.htm" title="Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.">James 1:18</a>; <a href="/romans/11-16.htm" title="For if the first fruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.">Romans 11:16</a>.All that devour him shall offend.--The imagery of the firstfruits is continued. The Hebrew for the word "offend" is used for transgressions against the ceremonial law in <a href="/leviticus/5-5.htm" title="And it shall be, when he shall be guilty in one of these things, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing:">Leviticus 5:5</a>; <a href="/leviticus/5-19.htm" title="It is a trespass offering: he has certainly trespassed against the LORD.">Leviticus 5:19</a>; <a href="/numbers/5-7.htm" title="Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add to it the fifth part thereof, and give it to him against whom he has trespassed.">Numbers 5:7</a>. Here, however, it is probably better rendered, shall be condemned, or shall be made to suffer, as in <a href="/context/psalms/34-21.htm" title="Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate.">Psalm 34:21-22</a>, where the Authorised version has "shall be desolate." Those who devour Israel--the enemies and invaders, the tyrants and oppressors--are guilty as of a sacrilege that will not remain unpunished. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Israel was holiness, etc. Israel was a consecrated people (comp. <a href="/exodus/19-5.htm">Exodus 19:5, 6</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/14-2.htm">Deuteronomy 14:2</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/26-19.htm">Deuteronomy 26:19</a>). Isaiah, fond as he is of the phrase "Israel's Holy One," does not expressly enforce the correlative truth, as Jeremiah does here. The first-fruits of his increase; rather, his firstfruits of increase. Israel is compared to the firstfruits (reshith) of the land, which were devoted to the house of the Lord (<a href="/exodus/23-19.htm">Exodus 23:19</a>; <a href="/numbers/18-12.htm">Numbers 18:12, 13</a>). So in <a href="/amos/6-1.htm">Amos 6:1</a>, the title given him is "the chief [margin, 'firstfruits'] of the nations" (in <a href="/jeremiah/31-7.htm">Jeremiah 31:7</a>, a synonymous and cognate word, rosh, takes the place of reshith for "chief"). All that devour him shall offend; rather, all that ate him incurred guilt, or became guilty of a trespass. Foreigners were forbidden to eat of consecrated things; by breaking this law they became guilty of a "trespass," having invaded the rights of Jehovah (<a href="/leviticus/22-10.htm">Leviticus 22:10, 15, 16</a>). The word for "trespass" is the same as that rendered "guilt." <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Israel יִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc was holy קֹ֤דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> A sacred place, thing, sanctity to the LORD, לַיהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the firstfruits רֵאשִׁ֖ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> The first, in place, time, order, rank of His harvest. תְּבוּאָתֹ֑ה‪‬ (tə·ḇū·’ā·ṯōh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8393.htm">Strong's 8393: </a> Product, revenue All כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every who devoured her אֹכְלָ֣יו (’ō·ḵə·lāw) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> To eat found themselves guilty; יֶאְשָׁ֔מוּ (ye’·šā·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_816.htm">Strong's 816: </a> To be guilty, to be punished, perish disaster רָעָ֛ה (rā·‘āh) Adjective - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> Bad, evil came תָּבֹ֥א (tā·ḇō) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go upon them, אֲלֵיהֶ֖ם (’ă·lê·hem) Preposition | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to 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/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/2-3.htm">Jeremiah 2:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-3.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 2:3 Israel was holiness to Yahweh the first (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/2-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 2:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 2:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/2-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 2:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 2:4" /></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>