Jeremiah 42 · Verse 3

Jeremiah 42:3

That the Lord thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do.
Jeremiah 42:3, King James Version

Jeremiah 42:3 in other translations

BSBPray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.”
WEBthat the LORD your God may show us the way in which we should walk, and the things that we should do.”
ASVthat Jehovah thy God may show us the way wherein we should walk, and the thing that we should do.
YLTand Jehovah thy God doth declare to us the way in which we walk, and the thing that we do.'
DARBYthat Jehovah thy God may shew us the way wherein we should walk, and the thing that we should do.
BBEThat the Lord your God may make clear to us the way in which we are to go and what we are to do.
WebsterThat the LORD thy God may show us the way in which we may walk, and the thing that we may do.

What does Jeremiah 42:3 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
3. They consulted God, like many, not so much to know what was right, as wishing Him to authorize what they had already determined on, whether agreeable to His will or not. So Ahab in consulting Micaiah (1Ki 22:13). Compare Jeremiah's answer (Jr 42:4) with Micaiah's (1Ki 22:14).

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 3 That the Lord thy God may show us - They all thought there was no safety in Jerusalem or in Judea, and therefore determined to leave the land: but they did not know which might be the safest direction to take; for though they inclined to Egypt, yet they wished to know the mind of God on that point.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Jeremiah 42:1-6

Johanan desires Jeremiah to ask counsel of God. (Jr 42:1-6) They are assured of safety in Judea, but of destruction in Egypt. (Jr 42:7-22) Verses 1-6 To serve a turn, Jeremiah is sought out, and the captains ask for his assistance. In every difficult, doubtful case, we must look to God for direction; and we may still, in faith, pray to be guided by a spirit of wisdom in our hearts, and the leadings of Providence. We…

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Jeremiah 42:3 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.

וְיַגֶּד\־ve.ya.ged-so he may declareH5046
לָ֙נוּ֙la.nuto <the> us
יְהוָ֣הYah.wehYahwehH3068
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ'e.lo.Hei.khaGod yourH430
אֶת\־'et-<obj.>H853
הַדֶּ֖רֶךְha.De.rekhthe wayH1870
אֲשֶׁ֣ר'a.SherwhichH834
נֵֽלֶךְ\־ne.lekh-we will goH1980
בָּ֑הּBahin <the> it
וְאֶת\־ve.'Etand <obj.>H853
הַדָּבָ֖רha.da.Varthe thingH1697
אֲשֶׁ֥ר'a.SherwhichH834
נַעֲשֶֽׂה\׃na.'a.Sehwe will doH6213

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Cross references for Jeremiah 42:3

  • Psalms 86:11

    Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.

  • Proverbs 3:6

    In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

  • Jeremiah 6:16

    Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.

  • Ezra 8:21

    Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

  • Micah 4:2

    And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for the law shall go forth of Zion, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

  • Psalms 25:4-5

    Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

  • Deuteronomy 5:26

    For who is there of all flesh, that hath heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as we have, and lived?

  • Psalms 143:8-10

    Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.

  • Isaiah 2:3

    And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

  • Deuteronomy 5:29

    O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

  • 1 Kings 8:36

    Then hear thou in heaven, and forgive the sin of thy servants, and of thy people Israel, that thou teach them the good way wherein they should walk, and give rain upon thy land, which thou hast given to thy people for an inheritance.

  • Mark 12:13-14

    And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees and of the Herodians, to catch him in his words. And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cesar, or not?

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
6:16; De 5:26,29; 1Ki 8:36; Ezr 8:21; Ps 25:4,5; 27:11; 86:11
Ps 143:8-10; Pr 3:6; Isa 2:3; Mic 4:2; Mr 12:13,14

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Context

  • Jeremiah 42:2

    And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the Lord thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:)

  • Jeremiah 42:3

    That the Lord thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do.

  • Jeremiah 42:4

    Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the Lord your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the Lord shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.

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Jeremiah 42:3 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Para que Jehová tu Dios nos enseñe camino por donde vayamos, y lo que hemos de hacer.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
et que l’ Éternel, ton Dieu, nous montre le chemin par lequel nous devons marcher, et ce que nous devons faire.
German
Elberfelder 1871
damit Jehova, dein Gott, uns den Weg kundtue, auf welchem wir gehen, und die Sache, die wir tun sollen.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
et annuntiet nobis Dominus Deus tuus viam per quam pergamus, et verbum quod faciamus.