Jeremiah 3:10
New International Version
In spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD.

New Living Translation
But despite all this, her faithless sister Judah has never sincerely returned to me. She has only pretended to be sorry. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

English Standard Version
Yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to me with her whole heart, but in pretense, declares the LORD.”

Berean Standard Bible
Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD.

King James Bible
And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.

New King James Version
And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah has not turned to Me with her whole heart, but in pretense,” says the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Yet in spite of all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but rather in deception,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1995
“Yet in spite of all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but rather in deception,” declares the LORD.

NASB 1977
“And yet in spite of all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but rather in deception,” declares the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Yet in spite of all this, her treacherous sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but rather in lying,” declares Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
Yet in spite of all this her treacherous sister Judah did not return to Me with her whole heart, but rather in [blatant] deception [she merely pretended obedience to King Josiah’s reforms],” declares the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Yet in spite of all this, her treacherous sister Judah didn’t return to me with all her heart —only in pretense.” This is the LORD’s declaration.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet in spite of all this, her treacherous sister Judah didn’t return to Me with all her heart—only in pretense.” This is the LORD’s declaration.

American Standard Version
And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not returned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
And worst of all, the people of Judah pretended to come back to me.

English Revised Version
And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not returned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Even after all this, Israel's treacherous sister Judah didn't wholeheartedly come back to me. She was deceitful," declares the LORD.

Good News Translation
And after all this, Judah, Israel's unfaithful sister, only pretended to return to me; she was not sincere. I, the LORD, have spoken."

International Standard Version
Yet in all this her treacherous sister Judah didn't return to me with her whole heart, but rather deceptively," declares the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,? declares the LORD.

NET Bible
In spite of all this, Israel's sister, unfaithful Judah, has not turned back to me with any sincerity; she has only pretended to do so," says the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
Yet for all this her treacherous sister, Judah, has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense," says the LORD.

Webster's Bible Translation
And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned to me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.

World English Bible
Yet for all this her treacherous sister, Judah, has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense,” says Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And even in all this her treacherous sister Judah has not turned back to Me with all her heart, but with falsehood,” a declaration of YHWH.

Young's Literal Translation
And even in all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned back unto Me with all her heart, but with falsehood, an affirmation of Jehovah.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And also in all this her faithless sister Judah turned not back to me with all the heart, but in falsehood, says Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after all this, her treacherous sister Juda hath not returned to me with her whole heart, but with falsehood, saith the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And after all these things, her deceitful sister Judah has not returned to me with her whole heart, but with lies, says the Lord.”

New American Bible
In spite of all this, Judah, the traitor, her sister, did not return to me wholeheartedly, but insincerely—oracle of the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
Yet for all this her false sister Judah did not return to me with her whole heart, but only in pretense, says the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And yet, for all this her treacherous sister Judah has not returned to me with her whole heart, but only with falsehood, says the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Also after all these things, her lying sister Yehuda did not return to me from all her heart, but only in falsehood, says LORD JEHOVAH
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not returned unto Me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD--

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And for all these things faithless Juda turned not to me with all her heart, but falsely.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Judah Follows Israel's Example
9Indifferent to her own infidelity, Israel had defiled the land and committed adultery with stones and trees. 10Yet in spite of all this, her unfaithful sister Judah did not return to Me with all her heart, but only in pretense,” declares the LORD.

Cross References
Hosea 7:14
They do not cry out to Me from their hearts when they wail upon their beds. They slash themselves for grain and new wine, but turn away from Me.

Isaiah 29:13
Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.

Ezekiel 33:31
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.

Matthew 15:8
‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.

Mark 7:6
Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me.

Isaiah 48:1
“Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, who have descended from the line of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD, who invoke the God of Israel—but not in truth or righteousness—

Hosea 6:4
What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? For your loyalty is like a morning mist, like the early dew that vanishes.

2 Kings 17:33-34
They worshiped the LORD, but they also served their own gods according to the customs of the nations from which they had been carried away. / To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel.

Revelation 2:4
But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.

James 1:8
He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

1 Kings 14:22-24
And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and by the sins they committed they provoked Him to jealous anger more than all their fathers had done. / They also built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. / There were even male shrine prostitutes in the land. They imitated all the abominations of the nations the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.

2 Chronicles 36:14
Furthermore, all the leaders of the priests and the people multiplied their unfaithful deeds, following all the abominations of the nations, and they defiled the house of the LORD, which He had consecrated in Jerusalem.

Ezekiel 20:39
And as for you, O house of Israel, this is what the Lord GOD says: Go and serve your idols, every one of you. But afterward, you will surely listen to Me, and you will no longer defile My holy name with your gifts and idols.

Zephaniah 1:5-6
those who bow on the rooftops to worship the host of heaven, those who bow down and swear by the LORD but also swear by Milcom, / and those who turn back from following the LORD, neither seeking the LORD nor inquiring of Him.”

Matthew 23:27-28
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.


Treasury of Scripture

And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah has not turned to me with her whole heart, but feignedly, said the LORD.

Judah

2 Chronicles 34:33
And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that pertained to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, even to serve the LORD their God. And all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 35:1-18
Moreover Josiah kept a passover unto the LORD in Jerusalem: and they killed the passover on the fourteenth day of the first month…

Psalm 78:36,37
Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him with their tongues…

feignedly.

Psalm 18:44
As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me.

Psalm 66:3
Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.

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Yet in spite of all this
This phrase sets the stage for a contrast between God's expectations and Israel's actions. The Hebrew word for "in spite of" (אַךְ, 'akh) conveys a sense of contradiction or opposition. Historically, this reflects the persistent disobedience of Israel despite numerous warnings and acts of divine mercy. The phrase underscores the depth of Israel's rebellion, highlighting that their actions were not due to ignorance but willful defiance.

her unfaithful sister Judah
The term "unfaithful" (בּוֹגֵדָה, bogedah) is significant, as it implies betrayal and treachery, akin to marital infidelity. Judah, the southern kingdom, is personified as a sister to Israel, the northern kingdom. This familial imagery emphasizes the close relationship and shared heritage between the two, making Judah's unfaithfulness even more grievous. Historically, Judah witnessed the downfall of Israel due to idolatry and yet followed the same path, showing a lack of wisdom and spiritual discernment.

did not return to Me
The call to "return" (שׁוּב, shuv) is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature, symbolizing repentance and a turning back to God. This phrase indicates a failure to repent despite clear opportunities and warnings. The historical context reveals that Judah had moments of reform under kings like Hezekiah and Josiah, but these were not sustained, and the people's hearts remained distant from God.

with all her heart
The heart (לֵב, lev) in Hebrew thought is the center of will, emotion, and intellect. To return with "all her heart" implies a complete and sincere repentance, not merely external compliance. This phrase highlights the superficiality of Judah's repentance, which was not wholehearted. Theologically, it underscores the importance of genuine devotion and the insufficiency of mere ritualistic observance.

but only in pretense
The word "pretense" (שֶׁקֶר, sheker) denotes falsehood or deceit. This phrase reveals the insincerity of Judah's actions, as they appeared to return to God but did so hypocritically. Historically, this reflects periods of outward religious reform that lacked true spiritual renewal. The prophetic critique here is against a form of godliness that denies its power, warning against the dangers of hypocrisy in worship and devotion.

declares the LORD
The phrase "declares the LORD" (נְאֻם־יְהוָה, ne'um-YHWH) is a prophetic formula asserting the divine authority and authenticity of the message. It serves as a reminder that these are not merely the prophet's words but the very words of God. This declaration adds weight to the indictment against Judah, emphasizing that their actions are judged by the ultimate standard of divine truth and righteousness.

(10) And yet for all this . . .--Judah was so far worse than Israel that there had been a simulated repentance, as in the reformations under Hezekiah and Josiah, but it was not with the whole heart and soul, but "feignedly," or, more literally, with a lie.

Verse 10. - For all this; i.e. though Judah had seen the punishment of apostate Israel (Jeremiah 3:7, 8). So Rashi, Naegelsbach, Payne Smith. Most commentators suppose the phrase to refer to Judah's obstinate wickedness (ver. 9), but this gives a weak sense. "Judah defiled the land, etc., and yet notwithstanding her repentance was insincere" - this is by no means a natural sequence of ideas. The right exposition increases the probability of the correction proposed at the beginning of ver. 8.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Yet
וְגַם־ (wə·ḡam-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

in spite of all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

this,
זֹ֗את (zōṯ)
Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

her unfaithful
בָּגוֹדָ֧ה (bā·ḡō·w·ḏāh)
Adjective - feminine singular
Strong's 901: Treacherous

sister
אֲחוֹתָ֛הּ (’ă·ḥō·w·ṯāh)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister

Judah
יְהוּדָ֖ה (yə·hū·ḏāh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites

did not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

return
שָׁ֨בָה (šā·ḇāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

to Me
אֵלַ֜י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

with all
בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl)
Preposition | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

her heart,
לִבָּ֑הּ (lib·bāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

but only
כִּ֥י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

in pretense,”
בְּשֶׁ֖קֶר (bə·še·qer)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8267: Deception, disappointment, falsehood

declares
נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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