Jeremiah 35:13Thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel: Go, and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will you not receive instruction to listen to my words? says Yahweh.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~600 BC. God instructs Jeremiah to confront Judah's leadership with a living example of obedience. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: frustrated love, like a parent watching their child make the same mistake repeatedly
The original word
tiqḥū (תִּקְחוּ) — to take hold of, grasp, receive instruction like catching something thrown to you
Why it matters
The Rechabites were descendants of Moses' father-in-law and lived as nomads for 300+ years
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 35:13
This isn't just about listening—it's about RECEIVING instruction, actively catching and holding onto God's words
Common misconceptionPeople think God's frustrated tone means He's given up on us. Actually, His questions show He's still pursuing relationship and hoping for change.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 35:13
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 35:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 35:13 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the law genre of biblical literature. Key themes include obedience, instruction. Notable phrases: will you not receive instruction. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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