God’s Word Translation
Jeremiah 32:19
19You make wise plans and do mighty things. You see everything the descendants of Adam do. You reward them for the way they live and for what they do.
Jeremiah 32:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
- New International Version (NIV)great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.
- English Standard Version (ESV)great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of man, rewarding each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
- New King James Version (NKJV)You are great in counsel and mighty in work, for Your eyes are open to all the ways of the sons of men, to give everyone according to his ways and according to the fruit of his doings.
Context of Jeremiah 32:19
17‘Almighty Lord, you made heaven and earth by your great strength and powerful arm. Nothing is too hard for you. 18You show mercy to thousands of generations. However, you punish children for the wickedness of their parents. You, God, are great and mighty. Your name is the Lord of Armies. You make wise plans and do mighty things. You see everything the descendants of Adam do. You reward them for the way they live and for what they do. 20You performed miraculous signs and amazing things in Egypt. To this day you are still doing them in Israel. You made a name for yourself that continues to this day. 21You brought your people from Egypt with miraculous signs and amazing things, with a mighty hand and a powerful arm, and with great terror.
Read all of Jeremiah 32Jeremiah 32:19 word by word
גְּדֹל֙ הָֽעֵצָ֔ה וְרַ֖ב הָעֲלִֽילִיָּ֑ה אֲשֶׁר־עֵינֶ֣יךָ פְקֻח֗וֹת עַל־כָּל־דַּרְכֵי֙ בְּנֵ֣י אָדָ֔ם לָתֵ֤ת לְאִישׁ֙ כִּדְרָכָ֔יו וְכִפְרִ֖י מַעֲלָלָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Greatגָּדוֹלgâdôl gâdôl · great: largeH1419
- in counselעֵצָה‛êtsâh · counselH6098
- and mightyרַבrab · manyH7227
- in workעֲלִילִיָּה‛ălîylîyâh · deedH5950
- for thine eyesעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eyeH5869
- openפָּקַחpâqach · to openH6491
- upon all the waysדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
- of the sonsבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- of menאָדָם'âdâm · manH120
- to giveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- every oneאִישׁ'îysh · man: anyoneH376
- and according to the fruitפְּרִיperîy · fruitH6529
- of his doingsמַעֲלָלma‛ălâl · deedH4611
Cross-references for Jeremiah 32:19
- Isaiah 9:6A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Isaiah 28:29All of this has come from the Lord of Armies. His counsel is wonderful, and his wisdom is great.
- Isaiah 40:13Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord or instructed him as his adviser?
- Isaiah 46:10From the beginning I revealed the end. From long ago I told you things that had not yet happened, saying, “My plan will stand, and I’ll do everything I intended to do.”
- Romans 11:33God’s riches, wisdom, and knowledge are so deep that it is impossible to explain his decisions or to understand his ways.
- Ephesians 1:11God also decided ahead of time to choose us through Christ according to his plan, which makes everything work the way he intends.
- Exodus 15:11“Who is like you among the gods, O Lord? Who is like you? You are glorious because of your holiness and awe-inspiring because of your splendor. You perform miracles.
- Daniel 4:35Everyone who lives on earth is nothing compared to him. He does whatever he wishes with the army of heaven and with those who live on earth. There is no one who can oppose him or ask him, “What are you doing?”
- Jeremiah 16:17I see everything that they do. They can’t hide anything from me. Their wickedness can’t be hidden; I can see it.
- Jeremiah 23:24“No one can hide so that I can’t see him,” declares the Lord. “I fill heaven and earth!” declares the Lord.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9The Lord’s eyes scan the whole world to find those whose hearts are committed to him and to strengthen them. You acted foolishly in this matter. So from now on, you will have to fight wars.”
- Job 34:21God’s eyes are on a person’s ways. He sees all his steps.
- Psalms 33:13The Lord looks down from heaven. He sees all of Adam’s descendants.
- Psalms 34:15The Lord’s eyes are on righteous people. His ears hear their cry for help.
- Proverbs 5:21Each person’s ways are clearly seen by the Lord, and he surveys all his actions.
- Hebrews 4:13No creature can hide from God. Everything is uncovered and exposed for him to see. We must answer to him.
Commentaries on Jeremiah 32:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Thine eyes are open upon all the ways of - men - Thou art omniscient, and knowest all things; thou art omnipresent, and seest all things.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-25Verses 16-25 Jeremiah adores the Lord and his infinite perfections. When at any time we are perplexed about the methods of Providence, it is good for us to look to first principles. Let us consider that God is the fountain of all being, power, and life; that with him no difficulty is such as cannot be overcome; that he is a God of boundless mercy; that he is a God of strict justice; and that he directs every thing for the best. Jeremiah owns that God was…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19The Lord knows what each person does and holds everyone accountable, judging their sins fairly.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. counsel ... work--devising ... executing (Is 28:29). eyes ... open upon all--(Job 34:21; Pr 5:21). to give ... according to ... ways--(Jr 17:10).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Jeremiah 32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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