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Liber Ieremiae, 11

1. verbum quod factum est ad Hieremiam a Domino dicens

1. The word that came from the Lord to Jeremias, saying:

2. audite verba pacti hujus et loquimini ad viros Juda et habitatores Hierusalem

2. Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak to the men of Juda, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem,

3. et dices ad eos hæc dicit Dominus Deus Israël maledictus vir qui non audierit verba pacti hujus

3. And thou shalt say to them: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Cursed is the man that shall not hearken to the words of yethis covenant,

4. quod præcepi patribus vestris in die qua eduxi eos de terra Ægypti de fornace ferrea dicens audite vocem meam et facite omnia quæ præcipio vobis et eritis mihi in populum et ego ero vobis in Deum

4. Which I commanded your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, from the iron furnace, saying: Hear ye my voice, and do all things that I command you: and you shall be my people, and I will be your God:

5. ut suscitem juramentum quod juravi patribus vestris daturum me eis terram fluentem lacte et melle sicut est dies hæc et respondi et dixi amen Domine

5. That I may accomplish the oath which I swore to your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. And I answered and said: Amen, O Lord.

6. et dixit Dominus ad me vociferare omnia verba hæc in civitatibus Juda et foris Hierusalem dicens audite verba pacti hujus et facite illa

6. And the Lord said to me: Proclaim aloud all these words in the cities of Juda, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying: Hear ye the words of the covenant, and do them:

7. quia contestans contestatus sum patres vestros in die qua eduxi eos de terra Ægypti usque ad diem hanc mane surgens contestatus sum et dixi audite vocem meam

7. For protesting I conjured your fathers in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt even to this day: rising early I conjured them, and said: Hearken ye to 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 hujus quod præcepi ut facerent et non fecerunt

8. And they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear: but walked every one in the perverseness of his own wicked heart: and I brought upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do, but they did them not.

9. et dixit Dominus ad me inventa est coniuratio in viris Juda et in habitatoribus Hierusalem

9. And the Lord said to me: A conspiracy is found among the men of Juda, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

10. reversi sunt ad iniquitates patrum suorum priores qui noluerunt audire verba mea et hii ergo abierunt post deos alienos ut servirent eis irritum fecerunt domus Israël et domus Juda pactum meum quod pepigi cum patribus eorum

10. They are returned to the former iniquities of their fathers, who refused to hear my words: so these likewise have gone after strange gods, to serve them: the house of Israel, and the house of Juda have made void my covenant, which I made with their fathers.

11. quam ob rem hæc dicit Dominus ecce ego inducam super eos mala de quibus exire non poterunt et clamabunt ad me et non exaudiam eos

11. Wherefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will bring in evils upon them, which they shall not be able to escape: and they shall cry to me, and I will not hearken to them.

12. et ibunt civitates Juda et habitatores Hierusalem et clamabunt ad deos quibus libant et non salvabunt eos in tempore adflictionis eorum

12. And the cities of Juda, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem shall go, and cry to the gods to whom they offer sacrifice, and they shall not save them in the time of their affliction.

13. secundum numerum enim civitatum tuarum erant dii tui Juda et secundum numerum viarum Hierusalem posuistis aras confusionis aras ad libandum Baali

13. For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Juda: and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem thou hast set up altars of confusion, altars to offer sacrifice to Baalim.

14. tu ergo noli orare pro populo hoc et ne adsumas pro eis laudem et orationem quia non exaudiam in tempore clamoris eorum ad me in tempore adflictionis eorum

14. Therefore, do not thou pray for this people, and do not take up praise and prayer for them: for I will not hear them in the time of their cry to me, in the time of their affliction.

15. quid est quod dilectus meus in domo mea fecit scelera multa numquid carnes sanctæ auferent a te malitias tuas in quibus gloriata es

15. What is the meaning that my beloved hath wrought muck wickedness in my house? shall the holy flesh take away from thee thy crimes, in which thou hast boasted?

16. olivam uberem pulchram fructiferam speciosam vocavit Dominus nomen tuum ad vocem loquellæ grandis exarsit ignis in ea et conbusta sunt frutecta ejus

16. The Lord called thy name, a plentiful olive tree, fair, fruitful, and beautiful: at the noise of a word, a great fire was kindled in it and the branches thereof are burnt.

17. et Dominus exercituum qui plantavit te locutus est super te malum pro malis domus Israël et domus Juda quæ fecerunt sibi ad inritandum me libantes Baali

17. And the Lord of hosts that planted thee, hath pronounced evil against thee: for the evils of the house of Israel, and the house of Juda, which they have done to themselves, to provoke me, offering sacrifice to Baalim.

18. tu autem Domine demonstrasti mihi et cognovi tunc ostendisti mihi studia eorum

18. But thou, O Lord, hast shewn me, and I have known: then thou shewedst me their doings.

19. et ego quasi agnus mansuetus qui portatur ad victimam et non cognovi quia super me cogitaverunt consilia mittamus lignum in panem ejus et eradamus eum de terra viventium et nomen ejus non memoretur amplius

19. And I was as a meek lamb, that is carried to be a victim: and I knew not that they had devised counsels against me, saying: Let us put wood on his bread, and cut him off from the land of the living, and let his name be remembered no more.

20. tu autem Domine Sabaoth qui judicas juste et probas renes et cor videam ultionem tuam ex eis tibi enim revelavi causam meam

20. But thou, O Lord of Sabaoth, who judgest justly, and triest the reins and hearts, let me see thy revenge on them: for to thee I have revealed my cause.

21. propterea hæc dicit Dominus ad viros Anathoth qui quærunt animam tuam et dicunt non prophetabis in nomine Domini et non morieris in manibus nostris

21. Therefore thus saith the Lord to the men of Anathoth, who seek thy life, and say: Thou shalt not prophesy in the name of the Lord, and thou shalt not die in our hands.

22. propterea hæc dicit Dominus exercituum ecce ego visitabo super eos juvenes morientur in gladio filii eorum et filiæ eorum morientur in fame

22. Therefore thus saith the Lord of hosts: Behold I will visit upon them: and their young men shall die by the sword, their sons and their daughters shall die by famine.

23. et reliquiæ non erunt ex eis inducam enim malum super viros Anathoth annum visitationis eorum

23. And there shall be no remains of them: for I will bring in evil upon the men of Anathoth, the year of their visitation.



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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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