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Liber Ieremiae, 11

1. Verbum, quod factum est ad Ieremiam a Domino dicens:

1. The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:

2. “Audite verba pacti huius et loquimini ad viros Iudae et habitatores Ierusalem.

2. "Hear the words of this covenant, and speak to the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

3. Et dices ad eos: Haec dicit Dominus, Deus Israel: Maledictus vir, qui non audierit verba pacti huius,

3. You shall say to them, Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Cursed be the man who does not heed the words of this covenant

4. quod praecepi patribus vestris in die, qua eduxi eos de terra Aegypti, de fornace ferrea, dicens: Audite vocem meam et facite omnia, quae praecipio vobis, et eritis mihi in populum, et ego ero vobis in Deum;

4. which I commanded your fathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying, Listen to my voice, and do all that I command you. So shall you be my people, and I will be your God,

5. ut suscitem iuramentum, quod iuravi patribus vestris, daturum me eis terram fluentem lacte et melle, sicut est dies haec”. Et respondi et dixi: “Amen, Domine”.

5. that I may perform the oath which I swore to your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as at this day." Then I answered, "So be it, LORD."

6. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Vociferare omnia verba haec in civitatibus Iudae et in foris Ierusalem dicens: Audite verba pacti huius et facite illa.

6. And the LORD said to me, "Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: Hear the words of this covenant and do them.

7. Quia contestans contestatus sum patres vestros in die, qua eduxi eos de terra Aegypti, usque ad diem hanc; mane consurgens contestatus sum et dixi: Audite vocem meam.

7. For I solemnly warned your fathers when I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, warning them persistently, even to this day, saying, Obey my voice.

8. Et non audierunt nec inclinaverunt aurem suam, sed abierunt unusquisque in pravitate cordis sui mali; et induxi super eos omnia verba pacti huius, quod praecepi, ut facerent, et non fecerunt”.

8. Yet they did not obey or incline their ear, but every one walked in the stubbornness of his evil heart. Therefore I brought upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do, but they did not."

9. Et dixit Dominus ad me: “Inventa est coniuratio in viris Iudae et in habitatoribus Ierusalem.

9. Again the LORD said to me, "There is revolt among the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

10. Reversi sunt ad iniquitates patrum suorum priorum, qui noluerunt audire verba mea; et hi ergo abierunt post deos alienos, ut servirent eis: irritum fecerunt domus Israel et domus Iudae pactum meum, quod pepigi cum patribus eorum.

10. They have turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to hear my words; they have gone after other gods to serve them; the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.

11. Quam ob rem haec dicit Dominus: Ecce ego inducam super eos mala, de quibus exire non poterunt; et clamabunt ad me, et non exaudiam eos.

11. Therefore, thus says the LORD, Behold, I am bringing evil upon them which they cannot escape; though they cry to me, I will not listen to them.

12. Et ibunt civitates Iudae et habitatores Ierusalem et clamabunt ad deos, quibus sacrificant, et non salvabunt eos in tempore afflictionis eorum.

12. Then the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem will go and cry to the gods to whom they burn incense, but they cannot save them in the time of their trouble.

13. Secundum numerum enim civitatum tuarum erant dii tui, Iuda, et secundum numerum viarum Ierusalem posuistis aras confusioni, aras ad sacrificandum Baal.

13. For your gods have become as many as your cities, O Judah; and as many as the streets of Jerusalem are the altars you have set up to shame, altars to burn incense to Ba'al.

14. Tu ergo noli orare pro populo hoc et ne assumas pro eis deprecationem et orationem, quia non exaudiam in tempore clamoris eorum ad me, in tempore afflictionis eorum.

14. "Therefore do not pray for this people, or lift up a cry or prayer on their behalf, for I will not listen when they call to me in the time of their trouble.

15. Quid est dilectae meae, ut in domo mea perficiat consilia mala? Numquid vota et carnes sanctae auferent a te malitias tuas, in quibus glorieris?”.

15. What right has my beloved in my house, when she has done vile deeds? Can vows and sacrificial flesh avert your doom? Can you then exult?

16. Olivam uberem, pulchram, fructibus speciosam, vocabit Dominus nomen tuum; ad vocem strepitus grandis succendit ignem in ea, et combusti sunt rami eius.

16. The LORD once called you, `A green olive tree, fair with goodly fruit'; but with the roar of a great tempest he will set fire to it, and its branches will be consumed.

17. Et Dominus exercituum, qui plantavit te, locutus est super te malum, pro malis domus Israel et domus Iudae, quae fecerunt sibi ad irritandum me, sacrificantes Baal.

17. The LORD of hosts, who planted you, has pronounced evil against you, because of the evil which the house of Israel and the house of Judah have done, provoking me to anger by burning incense to Ba'al."

18. Tu autem, Domine, demonstrasti mihi, et cognovi; tunc ostendisti mihi opera eorum.

18. The LORD made it known to me and I knew; then thou didst show me their evil deeds.

19. Et ego quasi agnus mansuetus, qui portatur ad victimam; et non cognovi quia super me cogitaverunt consilia: “Caedamus lignum in vigore eius et eradamus eum de terra viventium, et nomen eius non memoretur amplius”.

19. But I was like a gentle lamb led to the slaughter. I did not know it was against me they devised schemes, saying, "Let us destroy the tree with its fruit, let us cut him off from the land of the living, that his name be remembered no more."

20. Tu autem, Domine exercituum, qui iudicas iuste et probas renes et corda: videam ultionem tuam ex eis; tibi enim revelavi causam meam.

20. But, O LORD of hosts, who judgest righteously, who triest the heart and the mind, let me see thy vengeance upon them, for to thee have I committed my cause.

21. Propterea haec dicit Dominus super viros Anathoth, qui quaerunt animam tuam et dicunt: “Non prophetabis in nomine Domini et non morieris in manibus nostris”.

21. Therefore thus says the LORD concerning the men of An'athoth, who seek your life, and say, "Do not prophesy in the name of the LORD, or you will die by our hand" --

22. Propterea haec dicit Dominus exercituum: “Ecce ego visitabo super eos: iuvenes morientur in gladio, filii eorum et filiae eorum morientur in fame,

22. therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: "Behold, I will punish them; the young men shall die by the sword; their sons and their daughters shall die by famine;

23. et reliquiae non erunt eis; inducam enim malum super viros Anathoth, annum visitationis eorum”.

23. and none of them shall be left. For I will bring evil upon the men of An'athoth, the year of their punishment."



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Footnotes:

11:1-5 - God instructs Jeremiah to proclaim the covenant with the people of Israel. Obedience to God is highlighted as the basis for divine blessing and protection. The covenant made with the patriarchs is reaffirmed, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His promises (see also Exodus 19:5-6 and Deuteronomy 7:9).

11:6-8 - The people of Israel disobey God's covenant, leading to divine wrath. Disobedience is treated as an act of unfaithfulness with consequences. The importance of obedience to God is emphasized to avoid judgment (see also Deuteronomy 28:15-20 and 1 Samuel 12:14-15).

11:9-13 - God reveals that the leaders and people are engaged in idolatrous practices. Idolatry is described as a serious violation of the covenant with God, resulting in imminent judgment on Israel (see also Isaiah 44:9-20 and Hosea 4:12).

11:14-17 - Jeremiah is instructed not to pray for the people because they have turned away from God. Idolatry and unfaithfulness are seen as reasons why God refuses to hear prayers on Israel's behalf (see also Isaiah 1:15 and Proverbs 1:28).

11:18-23 - The people's plot against Jeremiah is revealed. Even in the face of opposition, Jeremiah remains faithful to his prophetic mission. This highlights divine resistance against those who seek to destroy God's messengers (see also Matthew 23:37 and Acts 7:52).

Verses related to Liber Ieremiae, 11:

Jeremiah chapter 11 recalls the broken covenant. How does God respond to the unfaithfulness of His people? This solemn text recalls the terms of the Mosaic covenant and denounces Judah's persistent disobedience. The chapter addresses topics such as the consequences of breaking the covenant, prophetic intercession and the conspiracy against Jeremiah. Jeremiah 11 also reveals God's broken heart at the rejection of His people. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the enduring principles of this covenant message.

Galatians 3:10: "All who depend on the practice of the law are under a curse, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do all things written in the Book of the Law.'" - Paul, like Jeremiah in 11:3-5, emphasizes the consequences of breaking the covenant.

Hebrews 8:9: "It will not be like the covenant I made with your ancestors when I took them by the hand to lead them out of Egypt; because they did not remain faithful to my covenant, I turned away from them, says the Lord." - The author of Hebrews quotes Jeremiah (31:32) to contrast the old and new covenants, a theme also present in Jeremiah 11.

Hosea 6:7: "Like Adam, they broke the covenant; There they were unfaithful to me." - Hosea, like Jeremiah in 11:10, speaks of the people's breaking of the covenant.

Ezekiel 20:8: "But they rebelled against me and would not listen to me. None of them got rid of the vile idols that fascinated their eyes, nor did they abandon the idols of Egypt. So I thought of pouring out my wrath on them and venting my indignation against them in Egypt." - Ezekiel, like Jeremiah in 11:9-11, describes the rebellion of the people and the consequent judgment of God.

Psalms 78:36-37: "But then they deceived him with their mouth; with their tongue they lied to him. Their hearts were not loyal to him, and they were not faithful to his covenant." - This psalm, like Jeremiah in 11:9-10, describes the people's unfaithfulness to the covenant.

FAQ:

What is the broken covenant mentioned in Jeremiah 11?

God reminds Israel and Judah of the covenant they made with their ancestors, but they broke it by following other gods. As a result, God announces judgment upon the people. (Jeremiah 11:3-10)

Why does God reject the prayers for the people in Jeremiah 11?

God rejects prayers because the people persisted in idolatry and did not repent. Even if they cried out, He would not hear. (Jeremiah 11:11-14)

Who tried to kill Jeremiah and why?

The men of Anathoth, his own homeland, conspired to kill him because he prophesied against Judah and denounced their sins. (Jeremiah 11:18-21)

What does God say about the punishment of the men of Anathoth?

God declares that he will bring judgment upon them, and they will die by the sword and by famine, because they tried to kill Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 11:22-23)

How does Jeremiah react to the persecution he suffers?

Jeremiah entrusts his cause to God, asking for justice against those who plot against him. He compares his situation to a lamb led to the slaughter. (Jeremiah 11:18-20)


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