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Do not trust them, though they speak well of you. <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Even your brothers, members of your own family, have turned against you. They plot and raise complaints against you. Do not trust them, no matter how pleasantly they speak. <a href="/esv/jeremiah/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> For even your brothers and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you; they are in full cry after you; do not believe them, though they speak friendly words to you.” <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Even your brothers—your own father’s household—even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/12.htm">King James Bible</a> For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yea, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/12.htm">New King James Version</a> For even your brothers, the house of your father, Even they have dealt treacherously with you; Yes, they have called a multitude after you. Do not believe them, Even though they speak smooth words to you. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “For even your brothers and the household of your father, Even they have dealt treacherously with you, Even they have called aloud after you. Do not believe them, though they say nice things to you.” <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220For even your brothers and the household of your father, Even they have dealt treacherously with you, Even they have cried aloud after you. Do not believe them, although they may say nice things to you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “For even your brothers and the household of your father, Even they have dealt treacherously with you, Even they have cried aloud after you. Do not believe them, although they may say nice things to you.” <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For even your brothers and the household of your father, Even they have dealt treacherously with you, Even they have called aloud after you. Do not believe them, although they may say nice things to you.” <a href="/amp/jeremiah/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “For even your [tribal] brothers and the household of your father, Even they have dealt treacherously (unfaithfully) with you; Indeed they are [like a pack of hounds] howling after you. Do not believe them, although they may say kind words and promise you good things.” <a href="/csb/jeremiah/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Even your brothers—your own father’s family — even they were treacherous to you; even they have cried out loudly after you. Do not have confidence in them, though they speak well of you. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Even your brothers—your own father&#8217s household— even they were treacherous to you; even they have cried out loudly after you. Do not have confidence in them, though they speak well of you. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; even they have cried aloud after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Even your own family has turned against you. They act friendly, but don't trust them. They're out to get you, and so is everyone else. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; even they have cried aloud after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Even your relatives and members of your father's household betray you. They have also formed a mob to find you. Don't trust them when they say good things about you. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> Even your relatives, members of your own family, have betrayed you; they join in the attacks against you. Do not trust them, even though they speak friendly words." <a href="/isv/jeremiah/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> Indeed, even your brothers and your father's family conspire against you. Even they cry out after you loudly. Don't believe them, even though they speak friendly words to you. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Even your brothers?your own father?s household?even they have betrayed you; even they have cried aloud against you. Do not trust them, though they speak well of you. <a href="/net/jeremiah/12.htm">NET Bible</a> As a matter of fact, even your own brothers and the members of your own family have betrayed you too. Even they have plotted to do away with you. So do not trust them even when they say kind things to you. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For even your brothers, and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you; even they have cried aloud after you: do not believe them, though they speak beautiful words to you. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have dealt treacherously with thee; yes, they have called a multitude after thee: believe them not, though they speak fair words to thee. <a href="/web/jeremiah/12.htm">World English Bible</a> For even your brothers, and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you! Even they have cried aloud after you! Don’t believe them, though they speak beautiful words to you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For even your brothers and the house of your father, "" Even they dealt treacherously against you, "" Even they called after you fully, "" Do not trust in them when they speak good things to you. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For even thy brethren and the house of thy father, Even they dealt treacherously against thee, Even they -- they called after thee fully, Trust not in them, when they speak to thee good things. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For also thy brethren and the house of thy father, they also acted faithlessly with thee; they also called after thee a fulness: thou shalt not believe in them for they will speak to thee good things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, even they have fought against thee, and have cried after thee with full voice: believe them not when they speak good things to thee. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For even your brothers, and the house of your father, even these have fought against you. And they have cried out after you with loud voice: ‘You should not believe them, when they speak good things to you.’ ” <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/12.htm">New American Bible</a> Your kindred and your father’s house, even they betray you; they have recruited a force against you. Do not believe them, even when they speak fair words to you. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For even your kinsfolk and your own family, even they have dealt treacherously with you; they are in full cry after you; do not believe them, though they speak friendly words to you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For since your brethren and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously against you; yea, they also have gossiped about you; believe them not when they speak well of you. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because your brethren and the house of your father were false with you, they also spoke words about you. You shall not believe them when they will speak good about you<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For even thy brethren, and the house of thy father, Even they have dealt treacherously with thee, Even they have cried aloud after thee; Believe them not, though they speak fair words unto thee.' <a href="/sep/jeremiah/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For even thy brethren and the house of thy father, even these have dealt treacherously with thee; and they have cried out, they are gathered together in pursuit of thee; trust not thou in them, though they shall speak fair words to thee. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/12-6.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=3705" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/12.htm">God's Answer to Jeremiah</a> 5“If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in a peaceful land, how will you do in the thickets of the Jordan? 6<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Even</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: ḡam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’a·ḥe·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">your brothers—</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">your own father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: ū·ḇêṯ- (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">household—</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">even</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/898.htm" title="898: bā·ḡə·ḏū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To act or deal treacherously. A primitive root; to cover; figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage.">have betrayed</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇāḵ (Prep:: 2ms) -- ">you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">even</a> <a href="/hebrew/1992.htm" title="1992: hêm·māh (Pro-3mp) -- They. Or hemmah; masculine plural from halak; they.">they</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">have cried</a> <a href="/hebrew/4392.htm" title="4392: mā·lê (Adj-ms) -- Full. From male'; full or filling; also fulness; adverbially, fully.">aloud</a> <a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: ’a·ḥă·re·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">against you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ta·’ă·mên (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-2ms) -- To confirm, support. ">trust</a> <a href="/hebrew/bām (Prep:: 3mp) -- ">them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">though</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: yə·ḏab·bə·rū (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">they speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">well</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. ">of you.</a> 7I have forsaken My house; I have abandoned My inheritance. I have given the love of My life into the hands of her enemies.…<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="/matthew/10-36.htm">Matthew 10:36</a> A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ <a href="/micah/7-5.htm">Micah 7:5-6</a> Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms. / For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/mark/13-12.htm">Mark 13:12</a> Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. <a href="/luke/12-53.htm">Luke 12:53</a> They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.” <a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a> I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Matthew 26:23</a> Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me. <a href="/genesis/37-4.htm">Genesis 37:4</a> When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father loved him more than any of them, they hated him and could not speak a kind word to him. <a href="/john/7-5.htm">John 7:5</a> For even His own brothers did not believe in Him. <a href="/matthew/10-21.htm">Matthew 10:21</a> Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. <a href="/luke/21-16.htm">Luke 21:16</a> You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and some of you will be put to death. <a href="/1_samuel/17-28.htm">1 Samuel 17:28</a> Now when David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, his anger burned against David. “Why have you come down here?” he asked. “And with whom did you leave those few sheep in the wilderness? I know your pride and wickedness of heart—you have come down to see the battle!” <a href="/job/19-13.htm">Job 19:13-19</a> He has removed my brothers from me; my acquaintances have abandoned me. / My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. / My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight. ... <a href="/matthew/24-10.htm">Matthew 24:10</a> At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For even your brothers, and the house of your father, even they have dealt treacherously with you; yes, they have called a multitude after you: believe them not, though they speak fair words to you.thy brethren.<a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Jeremiah 9:4</a> Take ye heed every one of his neighbour, and trust ye not in any brother: for every brother will utterly supplant, and every neighbour will walk with slanders.<a href="/jeremiah/11-19.htm">Jeremiah 11:19,21</a> But I was like a lamb or an ox that is brought to the slaughter; and I knew not that they had devised devices against me, saying, Let us destroy the tree with the fruit thereof, and let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name may be no more remembered… <a href="/jeremiah/20-10.htm">Jeremiah 20:10</a> For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.yea.<a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4</a> For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.<a href="/acts/16-22.htm">Acts 16:22</a> And the multitude rose up together against them: and the magistrates rent off their clothes, and commanded to beat them.<a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12</a> And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul, and brought him to the judgment seat,have called.<a href="/psalms/12-2.htm">Psalm 12:2</a> They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.<a href="/proverbs/26-25.htm">Proverbs 26:25</a> When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart.<a href="/matthew/22-16.htm">Matthew 22:16-18</a> And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men… fair words.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/4-5.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-2.htm">Although</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-16.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-10.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-1.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-12.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-14.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-12.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-11.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-16.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/8-3.htm">Family</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-24.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-11.htm">Full</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-11.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-5.htm">Good</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-2.htm">Household</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-15.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-13.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-22.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Treacherously</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-4.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-2.htm">Untrue</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/20-8.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-7.htm">Although</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-18.htm">Beautiful</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-14.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-2.htm">Betrayed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-8.htm">Cried</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-2.htm">Cry</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-20.htm">Crying</a> <a href="/jeremiah/20-11.htm">Dealt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-10.htm">Fair</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-25.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-11.htm">Family</a> <a href="/jeremiah/32-7.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-17.htm">Full</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-20.htm">Fully</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-13.htm">Good</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-11.htm">Household</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-2.htm">Loud</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-14.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-8.htm">Raised</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-12.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/lamentations/1-2.htm">Treacherously</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-25.htm">Trust</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-10.htm">Untrue</a> <a href="/jeremiah/13-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 12</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/12-1.htm">Jeremiah, complaining of the prosperity of the wicked, by faith sees their ruin.</a> 5. <a href="/jeremiah/12-5.htm">God admonishes him of his brothers' treachery against him;</a> 7. <a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm">and laments his heritage.</a> 14. <a href="/jeremiah/12-14.htm">He promises to the penitent return from captivity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the cultural context of ancient Israel, family loyalty was paramount, making this betrayal particularly poignant. This mirrors the experience of Jesus, who was also rejected by His own family and hometown (<a href="/mark/6-4.htm">Mark 6:4</a>). The mention of "brothers" and "father's household" underscores the intimate nature of the betrayal, reflecting the broader theme of familial discord found throughout Scripture, such as in the stories of Joseph and his brothers (Genesis 37).even they have betrayed you; The act of betrayal by family members is a recurring theme in the Bible, symbolizing the ultimate breach of trust. This betrayal can be seen as a type of Christ, who was betrayed by Judas, one of His closest followers (<a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Matthew 26:14-16</a>). The historical context of Jeremiah's time was one of political and social upheaval, where allegiances were often tested, and betrayal was not uncommon. This phrase serves as a reminder of the cost of prophetic ministry and the isolation that can accompany it.even they have cried aloud against you. This indicates not just silent betrayal but active opposition. The act of crying aloud suggests public denunciation, which would have been humiliating and damaging to Jeremiah's reputation. In the biblical narrative, public outcry against God's prophets was a common occurrence, as seen with Elijah and others. This reflects the broader theme of the prophet's role as a voice against prevailing societal norms, often leading to conflict and persecution (<a href="/1_kings/19-10.htm">1 Kings 19:10</a>).Do not trust them, This warning against trust highlights the necessity of discernment in relationships, especially when dealing with those who may appear supportive but harbor ill intentions. The Bible frequently advises caution in placing trust in humans rather than God (<a href="/psalms/118-8.htm">Psalm 118:8</a>). This phrase serves as a reminder of the fallibility of human nature and the need for reliance on divine wisdom.though they speak well of you. The contrast between outward speech and inward intent is a common biblical theme, emphasizing the deceitfulness of appearances. This echoes the warnings found in Proverbs about the dangers of flattering lips (<a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-25</a>). In the context of Jeremiah's ministry, this serves as a caution against being swayed by superficial praise, which can mask true motives. This also foreshadows the experience of Jesus, who was praised by the crowds but later crucified (<a href="/luke/23-21.htm">Luke 23:21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> The prophet who is the speaker in this verse, expressing his lament and struggles with betrayal. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah's_brothers.htm">Jeremiah's Brothers</a> Refers to Jeremiah's own family members who have turned against him, symbolizing betrayal from those closest to him. 3. <a href="/topical/f/father's_household.htm">Father’s Household</a> Represents the immediate family and extended kin, emphasizing the depth of betrayal. 4. <a href="/topical/b/betrayal.htm">Betrayal</a> The act of being disloyal or treacherous, a central theme in this verse. 5. <a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a> The southern kingdom of Israel, where Jeremiah prophesied and faced opposition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_pain_of_betrayal.htm">The Pain of Betrayal</a> Betrayal by family or close friends can be one of the most painful experiences. Jeremiah's lament reminds us that even those closest to us can fail us. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god_over_man.htm">Trust in God Over Man</a> While human relationships are important, our ultimate trust should be in God, who is unfailing and faithful. <a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_relationships.htm">Discernment in Relationships</a> We must exercise discernment and wisdom in our relationships, understanding that not everyone who speaks well of us has our best interests at heart. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Despite betrayal and opposition, we are called to persevere in our faith and mission, as Jeremiah did. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_and_reconciliation.htm">Forgiveness and Reconciliation</a> While betrayal is painful, we are called to forgive and seek reconciliation, following the example of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 12</a> <a href="/q/how_does_free_will_justify_evil.htm">Will you heed the warnings and remain faithful?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jeremiah's_life.htm">What are the key events in Jeremiah's life?</a> <a href="/q/is_jeremiah_9_4's_claim_realistic_or_exaggerated.htm">In Jeremiah 9:4, is the sweeping claim that brothers deceive each other founded on real social conditions or an exaggerated portrayal?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_18_19_align_with_forgiveness.htm">Proverbs 18:19: How does 'an offended brother' being harder to win back than a fortified city align with the Bible's emphasis on immediate forgiveness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) Thy brethren.--It is not certain whether we are to think actually of the sons of the same father, or only of the men of Anathoth (<a href="/jeremiah/11-23.htm" title="And there shall be no remnant of them: for I will bring evil on the men of Anathoth, even the year of their visitation.">Jeremiah 11:23</a>), as belonging to the same section of the priesthood. The language of <a href="/jeremiah/9-5.htm" title="And they will deceive every one his neighbor, and will not speak the truth: they have taught their tongue to speak lies, and weary themselves to commit iniquity.">Jeremiah 9:5</a> favours the more literal rendering. In any case, it is interesting to note that the proverb which our Lord more than once quotes, "A prophet is not without honour save in his own country and in his own house" (<a href="/matthew/13-57.htm" title="And they were offended in him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country, and in his own house.">Matthew 13:57</a>; <a href="/luke/4-24.htm" title="And he said, Truly I say to you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.">Luke 4:24</a>; <a href="/john/4-44.htm" title="For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet has no honor in his own country.">John 4:44</a>), probably had its origin in the sad experience of Jeremiah.They have called a multitude after thee.--Better, have shouted a full shout (in our English phrase, "have raised a hue and cry") after thee. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 6. - An example of the "treachery" referred to in Ver. 1; a conspiracy against Jeremiah in his own family. Have called a multitude after thee; rather, have called aloud after thee, as one raises a hue and cry after a thief. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Even כִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction your brothers— אַחֶ֣יךָ (’a·ḥe·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> A brother, ) your own father’s אָבִ֗יךָ (’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father household— וּבֵית־ (ū·ḇêṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house even גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and they הֵ֙מָּה֙ (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They have betrayed you; בָּ֣גְדוּ (bā·ḡə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_898.htm">Strong's 898: </a> To cover, to act covertly, to pillage even גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and they הֵ֛מָּה (hêm·māh) Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They have cried קָרְא֥וּ (qā·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read aloud מָלֵ֑א (mā·lê) Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4392.htm">Strong's 4392: </a> Full, filling, fulness, fully against you. אַחֲרֶ֖יךָ (’a·ḥă·re·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> The hind or following part Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not trust them, תַּאֲמֵ֣ן (ta·’ă·mên) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> To confirm, support though כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction they speak יְדַבְּר֥וּ (yə·ḏab·bə·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue well טוֹבֽוֹת׃ (ṭō·w·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> Pleasant, agreeable, good of you. אֵלֶ֖יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/12-6.htm">Jeremiah 12:6 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/12-6.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 12:6 For even your brothers and the house (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/12-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 12:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 12:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/12-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 12:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 12:7" /></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>