Jeremiah 32 · Verse 19

Jeremiah 32:19

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:
Jeremiah 32:19, King James Version

Jeremiah 32:19 in other translations

BSBthe One great in counsel and mighty in deed, whose eyes are on all the ways of the sons of men, to reward each one according to his ways and according to the fruit of his deeds.
WEBgreat in counsel, and mighty in work; whose eyes are open to all the ways of the children of men, to give everyone according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings;
ASVgreat 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;
YLTGreat in counsel, and mighty in act, in that Thine eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of Adam, to give to each according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
DARBYgreat in counsel and mighty in work, whose eyes are open upon all the ways of the children of men, to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings:
BBEGreat in wisdom and strong in act: whose eyes are open on all the ways of the sons of men, giving to everyone the reward of his ways and the fruit of his doings:
WebsterGreat in counsel, and mighty in work: for thy 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:

What does Jeremiah 32:19 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
19. 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).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 19 Thine eyes are open upon all the ways of - men - Thou art omniscient, and knowest all things; thou art omnipresent, and seest all things.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Jeremiah 32:16-25

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…

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Jeremiah 32:19 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

גְּדֹל֙ge.Dol<the> great ofH1419
הָֽעֵצָ֔הha.'e.Tzah<the> counselH6098
וְרַ֖בve.Ravand [the] great ofH7227
הָעֲלִֽילִיָּ֑הha.'a.li.li.Yah<the> deed[s]H5950
אֲשֶׁר\־'a.Sher-whoH834
עֵינֶ֣יךָ'ei.Nei.khaeyes yourH5869
פְקֻח֗וֹתfe.ku.Chot[are] openedH6491
עַל\־'al-onH5921
כָּל\־kol-allH3605
דַּרְכֵי֙dar.Khei[the] ways ofH1870
בְּנֵ֣יbe.Nei[the] children ofH1121
אָדָ֔ם'a.DamhumankindH120
לָתֵ֤תla.Tetto giveH5414
לְאִישׁ֙le.'Ishto everyoneH376
כִּדְרָכָ֔יוkid.ra.Khavaccording to ways hisH1870
וְכִפְרִ֖יve.khif.Riand according to [the] fruit ofH6529
מַעֲלָלָֽיו\׃ma.'a.la.Lavdeeds hisH4611

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Jeremiah 32:19

  • Jeremiah 17:10

    I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

  • Matthew 16:27

    For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

  • Isaiah 28:29

    This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.

  • Psalms 62:12

    Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.

  • Jeremiah 16:17

    For mine eyes are upon all their ways: they are not hid from my face, neither is their iniquity hid from mine eyes.

  • Job 34:21

    For his eyes are upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.

  • Revelation 22:12

    And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

  • Revelation 2:23

    And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

  • Isaiah 9:6

    For 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, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

  • John 5:29

    And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

  • Proverbs 5:21

    For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings.

  • Isaiah 40:13

    Who hath directed the Spirit of the Lord, or being his counsellor hath taught him?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Great.
Isa 9:6; 28:29; 40:13; 46:10,11; Ro 11:33,34; Eph 1:11
work. Heb. doing.
Ex 15:11; Da 4:35
for.
16:17; 23:24; 2Ch 16:9; Job 34:21; Ps 33:13-15; 34:15; Pr 5:21
Heb 4:13
to give.
17:10; 1Ki 8:32; Ps 62:12; Ec 12:14; Mt 16:27; Joh 5:29
Ro 2:6-10; 2Co 5:10; Re 2:23; 22:12

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Context

  • Jeremiah 32:18

    Thou shewest lovingkindness 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,

  • Jeremiah 32:19

    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:

  • Jeremiah 32:20

    Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, even unto this day, and in Israel, and among other men; and hast made thee a name, as at this day;

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Jeremiah 32:19 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Grande en consejo, y magnífico en hechos: porque tus ojos están abiertos sobre todos los caminos de los hijos de los hombres, para dar á cada uno según sus caminos, y según el fruto de sus obras:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
grand en conseil et abondant en œuvres, dont les yeux sont ouverts sur toutes les voies des fils des hommes, pour rendre à chacun selon ses voies et selon le fruit de ses actions;
German
Elberfelder 1871
groß an Rat und mächtig an Tat; du, dessen Augen über alle Wege der Menschenkinder offen sind, um einem jeden zu geben nach seinen Wegen und nach der Frucht seiner Handlungen;
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Magnus consilio, et incomprehensibilis cogitatu: cujus oculi aperti sunt super omnes vias filiorum Adam, ut reddas unicuique secundum vias suas, et secundum fructum adinventionum ejus.