11 Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 1:11

New International Version

11 The word of the Lord came to me: "What do you see, Jeremiah?" "I see the branch of an almond tree," I replied.

English Standard Version

11 And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see an almondAlmond sounds like the Hebrew for watching (compare verse 12) branch."

The Message

11 God's Message came to me: "What do you see, Jeremiah?" I said, "A walking stick - that's all."

New King James Version

11 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Jeremiah, what do you see?" And I said, "I see a branch of an almond tree."

New Living Translation

11 Then the Lord said to me, "Look, Jeremiah! What do you see?" And I replied, "I see a branch from an almond tree."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 1:11

Commentary on Jeremiah 1:11-19

(Read Jeremiah 1:11-19)

God gave Jeremiah a view of the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem by the Chaldeans. The almond-tree, which is more forward in the spring than any other, represented the speedy approach of judgments. God also showed whence the intended ruin should arise. Jeremiah saw a seething-pot boiling, representing Jerusalem and Judah in great commotion. The mouth or face of the furnace or hearth, was toward the north; from whence the fire and fuel were to come. The northern powers shall unite. The cause of these judgments was the sin of Judah. The whole counsel of God must be declared. The fear of God is the best remedy against the fear of man. Better to have all men our enemies than God our enemy; those who are sure they have God with them, need not, ought not to fear, whoever is against them. Let us pray that we may be willing to give up personal interests, and that nothing may move us from our duty.