Revised Version 1895
Jeremiah 32:19
19great in counsel, and mighty in work: whose 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:
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
17Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and by thy stretched out arm; there is nothing too hard for thee: 18which shewest mercy unto thousands, and recompensest the iniquity of the fathers into the bosom of their children after them: the great, the mighty God, the LORD of hosts is his name: great in counsel, and mighty in work: whose 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: 20which didst set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this day, both in Israel and among other men; and madest thee a name, as at this day; 21and didst bring forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and with a stretched out 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
- greatגָּדוֹלgâdôl gâdôl · great: largeH1419
- counselעֵצָה‛êtsâh · counselH6098
- mightyגָּדוֹלgâdôl gâdôl · great: largeH1419
- workנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- whoseאֲשֶׁר'ăsher · whichH834
- eyesעַ֫יִן‛ayin · eyeH5869
- openפָּקַחpâqach · to openH6491
- uponעַל‛al · uponH5921
- allכֹּלkôl kôl · allH3605
- waysדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
- sonsבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- menאִישׁ'îysh · man: anyoneH376
- giveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- fruitפְּרִיperîy · fruitH6529
- doingsמַעֲלָלma‛ălâl · deedH4611
Cross-references for Jeremiah 32:19
- Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Isaiah 28:29This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.
- Isaiah 40:13Who hath directed the spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him?
- Isaiah 46:10declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
- Romans 11:33O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past tracing out!
- Ephesians 1:11in whom also we were made a heritage, having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his will;
- Exodus 15:11Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
- Daniel 4:35And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
- Jeremiah 16:17For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity concealed from mine eyes.
- Jeremiah 23:24Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
- Job 34:21For his eyes are upon the ways of a man, and he seeth all his goings.
- Psalms 33:13The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men;
- Psalms 34:15The eyes of the LORD are toward the righteous, and his ears are open unto their cry.
- Proverbs 5:21For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he maketh level all his paths.
- Hebrews 4:13And there is no creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and laid open before the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
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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