Jeremiah 35:14 - “The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and to this day they drink none, for they obey their father’s commandment; but I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking, and you have not listened to me.
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What does "Jeremiah 35:14" mean?
This verse from Jeremiah 35:14 is part of a larger passage (Jeremiah 35) where God uses the example of the Rechabites to rebuke the people of Judah for their disobedience. Here's a breakdown of the meaning:
"The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and to this day they drink none, for they obey their father’s commandment...": This highlights the faithfulness of the Rechabites. Jonadab (Jehonadab) was a Kenite who lived several centuries before Jeremiah (2 Kings 10:15-27). He gave his descendants a set of rules, including not drinking wine, not building houses, not sowing seed, and not planting vineyards, but living in tents as nomads. The Rechabites, generations later, were still faithfully adhering to these rules. This is a demonstration of their obedience to their ancestor's command.
"...but I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking, and you have not listened to me.": This contrasts the Rechabites' obedience with the disobedience of the people of Judah. God had repeatedly sent prophets, including Jeremiah himself, to warn them of their sins and call them to repentance. God emphasized that He had spoken to them persistently ("rising up early and speaking"), indicating the urgency and frequency of His messages. Despite this, the people of Judah had consistently refused to listen and obey God's commands.
In essence, the verse means:
God is pointing out the hypocrisy of the people of Judah. They were disobedient to God, their heavenly Father, despite His constant and earnest pleas. Meanwhile, the Rechabites, a non-Israelite group, were obedient to the command of their earthly ancestor, Jonadab, even after many generations. This contrast serves as a powerful condemnation of Judah's disobedience and a call for them to learn from the Rechabites' example of faithfulness and commitment. God is using the Rechabites as a living parable to shame and rebuke the people of Judah.
Jeremiah 35:14 - “The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and to this day they drink none, for they obey their father’s commandment; but I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking, and you have not listened to me.
What does "Jeremiah 35:14" mean?
This verse from Jeremiah 35:14 is part of a larger passage (Jeremiah 35) where God uses the example of the Rechabites to rebuke the people of Judah for their disobedience. Here's a breakdown of the meaning:
"The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab that he commanded his sons, not to drink wine, are performed; and to this day they drink none, for they obey their father’s commandment...": This highlights the faithfulness of the Rechabites. Jonadab (Jehonadab) was a Kenite who lived several centuries before Jeremiah (2 Kings 10:15-27). He gave his descendants a set of rules, including not drinking wine, not building houses, not sowing seed, and not planting vineyards, but living in tents as nomads. The Rechabites, generations later, were still faithfully adhering to these rules. This is a demonstration of their obedience to their ancestor's command.
"...but I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking, and you have not listened to me.": This contrasts the Rechabites' obedience with the disobedience of the people of Judah. God had repeatedly sent prophets, including Jeremiah himself, to warn them of their sins and call them to repentance. God emphasized that He had spoken to them persistently ("rising up early and speaking"), indicating the urgency and frequency of His messages. Despite this, the people of Judah had consistently refused to listen and obey God's commands.
In essence, the verse means:
God is pointing out the hypocrisy of the people of Judah. They were disobedient to God, their heavenly Father, despite His constant and earnest pleas. Meanwhile, the Rechabites, a non-Israelite group, were obedient to the command of their earthly ancestor, Jonadab, even after many generations. This contrast serves as a powerful condemnation of Judah's disobedience and a call for them to learn from the Rechabites' example of faithfulness and commitment. God is using the Rechabites as a living parable to shame and rebuke the people of Judah.