New International Version When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, LORD God Almighty. New Living Translation When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, O LORD God of Heaven’s Armies. English Standard Version Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. Berean Standard Bible Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. Berean Literal Bible Your words were found, and I consumed them, and Your word to me was the joy and the gladness of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O YHWH God of Hosts. King James Bible Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. New King James Version Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts. New American Standard Bible Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, LORD God of armies. NASB 1995 Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts. NASB 1977 Thy words were found and I ate them, And Thy words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Thy name, O LORD God of hosts. Legacy Standard Bible Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your words became for me joy and gladness in my heart, For I have been called by Your name, O Yahweh God of hosts. Amplified Bible Your words were found and I ate them, And Your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart; For I have been called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts. Berean Annotated Bible Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God {YHWH Elohe} of Hosts. Christian Standard Bible Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I bear your name, LORD God of Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became a delight to me and the joy of my heart, for I am called by Your name, Yahweh God of Hosts. American Standard Version Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O Jehovah, God of hosts. Contemporary English Version When you spoke to me, I was glad to obey, because I belong to you, the LORD All-Powerful. English Revised Version Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation Your words were found, and I devoured them. Your words are my joy and my heart's delight, because I am called by your name, O LORD God of Armies. Good News Translation You spoke to me, and I listened to every word. I belong to you, LORD God Almighty, and so your words filled my heart with joy and happiness. International Standard Version Your words were found, and I consumed them. Your words were joy and my hearts delight, because I bear your name, LORD God of the Heavenly Armies. NET Bible As your words came to me I drank them in, and they filled my heart with joy and happiness because I belong to you. New Heart English Bible Your words were found, and I ate them; and your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name, LORD of hosts. Webster's Bible Translation Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYour words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. World English Bible Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words were to me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart, for I am called by your name, Yahweh, God of Armies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYour words have been found, and I eat them, "" And Your word is to me for a joy, "" And for the rejoicing of my heart, "" For Your Name is called on me, O YHWH, God of Hosts. Berean Literal Bible Your words were found, and I consumed them, and Your word to me was the joy and the gladness of my heart; for I am called by Your name, O YHWH God of Hosts. Young's Literal Translation Thy words have been found, and I eat them, And Thy word is to me for a joy, And for the rejoicing of my heart, For Thy name is called on me, O Jehovah, God of Hosts. Smith's Literal Translation Thy words were found, and eating them; and thy word will be to me for the gladness and for the joy of my heart: for thy name was called upon me, Jehovah the God of armies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThy words were found, and I did eat them, and thy word was to me a joy and gladness of my heart: for thy name is called upon me, O Lord God of hosts. Catholic Public Domain Version I discovered your words and I consumed them. And your word became to me as the gladness and joy of my heart. For your name has been invoked over me, O Lord, the God of hosts. New American Bible When I found your words, I devoured them; your words were my joy, the happiness of my heart, Because I bear your name, LORD, God of hosts. New Revised Standard Version Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I am called by your name, O LORD, God of hosts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThy commandments have I kept and carried out, thy word was to me a delight and the joy of my heart; for I am called by thy name. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I have kept your commandments and I have done them, and your word was to me for the delight and for the joy of my heart, because your name is called upon me, LORD JEHOVAH God, The Mighty One OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thy words were found, and I did eat them; And Thy words were unto me a joy and the rejoicing of my heart; Because Thy name was called on me, O LORD God of hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation consume them; and thy word shall be to me for the joy and gladness of my heart: for thy name has been called upon me, O Lord Almighty. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jeremiah's Woe…15You understand, O LORD; remember me and attend to me. Avenge me against my persecutors. In Your patience, do not take me away. Know that I endure reproach for Your honor. 16Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. 17I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.… Cross References Your words were found, and I ate them. Ezekiel 3:1-3 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” / So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. Revelation 10:9-10 And I went to the angel and said, “Give me the small scroll.” “Take it and eat it,” he said. “It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.” / So I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach turned bitter. Job 23:12 I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. Psalm 119:111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. Psalm 119:162 I rejoice in Your promise like one who finds great spoil. Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. Jeremiah 14:9 Why are You like a man taken by surprise, like a warrior powerless to save? Yet You are among us, O LORD, and we are called by Your name. Do not forsake us! Daniel 9:19 O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” Isaiah 43:7 everyone called by My name and created for My glory, whom I have indeed formed and made.” Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth! Psalm 19:10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Proverbs 2:1-5 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, … Treasury of Scripture Your words were found, and I did eat them; and your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart: for I am called by your name, O LORD God of hosts. I did. Ezekiel 3:1-3 Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, eat that thou findest; eat this roll, and go speak unto the house of Israel… Revelation 10:9 And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. thy word. Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Psalm 19:10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Psalm 119:72,97,101-103,111 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver… I am called by thy name. Jeremiah 14:9 Why shouldest thou be as a man astonied, as a mighty man that cannot save? yet thou, O LORD, art in the midst of us, and we are called by thy name; leave us not. Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Ate Bear Delight Eat Found Glad Heart Heart's Hosts Joy Making Rejoicing Word WordsJump to Next Almighty Armies Ate Bear Delight Eat Found Glad Heart Heart's Hosts Joy Making Rejoicing Word WordsJeremiah 15 1. The utter rejection and manifold judgments of the people.10. Jeremiah, complaining of their spite, receives a promise for himself; 12. and a threatening for them. 15. He prays; 19. and receives a gracious promise. Your words were found, and I ate them. Jeremiah received God’s revelation and embraced it fully, taking it into his life as food sustains the body. God’s message became part of the prophet’s inner life and equipped him to speak faithfully to Judah during a time of persistent rebellion. Ezk 3:1-3 “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here.”… Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. Though Jeremiah’s ministry brought opposition, grief, and isolation, God’s word remained the source of his deepest satisfaction. The Lord’s truth shaped his desires and strengthened him for the difficult task he had been given. Psa 119:111 Your testimonies are my heritage forever,… For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. Jeremiah belonged to the covenant God of Israel and served as His representative before the nation. The LORD God of Hosts rules over all earthly and heavenly powers, and Jeremiah’s calling carried both the honor of bearing God’s name and the burden of proclaiming His judgment. Jer 14:9 Why are You like a man taken by surprise, … Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his lamentations and deep emotional connection to God's word. 2. LORD God of Hosts A title for God emphasizing His sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, highlighting His power and authority. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel during Jeremiah's time, facing impending judgment due to their disobedience to God. 4. The Word of God Refers to the messages and revelations given by God to His prophets, which are recorded in the Scriptures. 5. Prophetic Ministry The context in which Jeremiah received and delivered God's words, often facing opposition and personal suffering. Teaching Points The Joy of God's WordGod's word is not just instruction but a source of deep joy and delight. Believers are encouraged to find pleasure in reading and meditating on Scripture. Internalizing Scripture Like Jeremiah, believers should "eat" or internalize God's word, allowing it to transform their hearts and minds. Bearing God's Name As bearers of God's name, Christians are called to live in a way that reflects His character and commands, drawing strength and identity from His word. Facing Opposition with God's Word Jeremiah faced much opposition, yet he found strength in God's word. Believers today can rely on Scripture to sustain them through trials. The Authority of God's Word Recognizing God as the "LORD God of Hosts" underscores the authority and power of His word, which should be revered and obeyed. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 15:16?2. How can we "find joy and delight" in God's Word like Jeremiah 15:16? 3. What does it mean to be "called by Your name" in Jeremiah 15:16? 4. How does Jeremiah 15:16 connect with Psalm 119's view of God's Word? 5. How can we prioritize God's Word amid life's challenges, as in Jeremiah 15:16? 6. What practical steps can deepen our delight in Scripture, inspired by Jeremiah 15:16? 7. What does Jeremiah 15:16 reveal about the nature of God's word? 8. How does Jeremiah 15:16 reflect the relationship between joy and divine revelation? 9. Why is the consumption of God's words significant in Jeremiah 15:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 15? (16) Thy words were found . . .--The words go back to the mission of Jeremiah 1, and paint, with a wonderful power, the beginning of a prophet's work, the new-born intensity of joy in the sense of communion with the Eternal. The soul feeds on the words that come to it (see the same figure in a bolder form in Ezekiel 2:8; Ezekiel 3:1-3; Revelation 10:9). They are "sweeter than honey and the honeycomb" (Psalm 19:10). They are incorporated with its life, are "the rejoicing of its heart." He is called by the Name of "the Lord God of hosts," or, more literally, that Name is called upon him. As the witness of his special consecration, he becomes, like other prophets, "a man of God" (1Kings 13:1; 2Kings 7:2; 1Timothy 6:11). . . . Verse 16. - Thy words were found. Jeremiah here describes his first reception of a Divine revelation. Truth is like "treasure hid in a field;" he alone who seeks it with an unprejudiced mind can "find" it. But there are some things which no "searching" of the intellect can "find" (Job 11:7; Job 37:23; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ecclesiastes 8:17); yet by a special revelation they may be "found" by God's "spokesmen," or prophets. This is the train of thought which underlies Jeremiah's expression here. The "words," or revelations, of Jehovah are regarded as having an objective existence in the ideal world of which God is the light, and as "descending" from thence (comp. Isaiah 9:8) into the consciousness of the prophet. So Ezekiel 3:1, "Eat that thou findest." I did eat them; I assimilated them, as it were (comp. Ezekiel 2:8; Ezekiel 3:3). I am called by thy name; literally, thy name hath been (or, had been) called upon me; i.e. I have (or, had) been specially dedicated to thy service. The phrase is often used of Israel (see on Jeremiah 14:9), and, as here applied, intimates that a faithful prophet was, as it were, the embodied ideal of an Israelite. Jeremiah 15:16 shows the progression every believer should experience: discover God’s Word, internalize it, enjoy its transforming power, and live it out as a marked representative of the LORD of Hosts. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Your wordsדְבָרֶ֙יךָ֙ (ḏə·ḇā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause were found, נִמְצְא֤וּ (nim·ṣə·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present and I ate them. וָאֹ֣כְלֵ֔ם (wā·’ō·ḵə·lêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat Your words דְבָֽרְךָ֙ (ḏə·ḇā·rə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause became וַיְהִ֤י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a delight לְשָׂשׂ֖וֹן (lə·śā·śō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8342: Cheerfulness, welcome to me לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew and my heart’s לְבָבִ֑י (lə·ḇā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart delight, וּלְשִׂמְחַ֣ת (ū·lə·śim·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I bear נִקְרָ֤א (niq·rā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read Your name, שִׁמְךָ֙ (šim·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name O LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Hosts. צְבָאֽוֹת׃ (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Additonal Resources Jeremiah 15:16 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 15:16 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 15:16 Bible.com Jeremiah 15:16 NIV |
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