Jeremiah 12:16
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, The Lord liveth; as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built in the midst of my people.”
חַי
Life, living. Chay. The quality of being alive. The same root as Chayim, life in its fullness. God breathed chay into Adam's nostrils and he became a living soul.
דֶּרֶךְ
the ways of
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דֶּרֶךְ
Way, road, path. Derek. The way of the LORD. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. God guides every step of those who trust Him.
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יְהֹוָה
Yahweh
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יְהֹוָה
LORD. Yahweh. The covenant name of God. I AM WHO I AM. The self-existent eternal One who was is and always will be.
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עַם
people/ my
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עַם
People, nation, folk. Am. You are My people and I am your God. This mutual belonging is the heart of the covenant.
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לָמַד
certainly if learn
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לָמַד
properly, to goad, i.e. (by implication) to teach (the rod being an Oriental incentive)
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