Jeremiah 7:16
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.”
פָּלַל
To pray, to intercede, to mediate. Palal. He made intercession for the transgressors. Jesus prayed for those who crucified Him. He still intercedes for those who resist Him.
שָׁמַע
will be hearing
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שָׁמַע
To hear, to listen, to obey. Shema. Hear O Israel. In Hebrew to truly hear means to obey. God is looking for those who hear with the intention to do.
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נָשָׂא
you lift up
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נָשָׂא
To lift up, to bear, to forgive. Nasa. God lifts the weight of guilt. He carries what we cannot carry.
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בְּעַד
for/ them
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בְּעַד
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.
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פָּגַע
you entreat
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פָּגַע
to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
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רִנָּה
a cry of entreaty
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רִנָּה
properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
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