Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding. New Living Translation And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will guide you with knowledge and understanding. English Standard Version “‘And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Berean Standard Bible Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” King James Bible And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. New King James Version And I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. New American Standard Bible “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you knowledge and understanding. NASB 1995 “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding. NASB 1977 “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding. Legacy Standard Bible “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will shepherd you on knowledge and understanding. Amplified Bible “Then [in the final time] I will give you [spiritual] shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and [true] understanding. Christian Standard Bible I will give you shepherds who are loyal to me, and they will shepherd you with knowledge and skill. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will give you shepherds who are loyal to Me, and they will shepherd you with knowledge and skill. American Standard Version And I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Contemporary English Version Then I'll appoint wise rulers who will obey me, and they will care for you like shepherds. English Revised Version and I will give you shepherds according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will give you shepherds after my own heart. They will be shepherds who feed you with knowledge and insight. Good News Translation I will give you rulers who obey me, and they will rule you with wisdom and understanding. International Standard Version I'll give you shepherds after my own heart, and they'll shepherd you with knowledge and good sense." Majority Standard Bible Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.? NET Bible I will give you leaders who will be faithful to me. They will lead you with knowledge and insight. New Heart English Bible I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Webster's Bible Translation And I will give you pastors according to my heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. World English Bible I will give you shepherds according to my heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have given shepherds to you "" According to My own heart, "" And they have fed you with knowledge and understanding. Young's Literal Translation And I have given to you shepherds According to Mine own heart, And they have fed you with knowledge and understanding. Smith's Literal Translation And I gave to you shepherds according to my heart, and they fed you with knowledge and understanding. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will give you pastors according to my own heart, and they shall feed you with knowledge and doctrine. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will give you pastors according to my own heart. And they will feed you with knowledge and doctrine. New American Bible I will appoint for you shepherds after my own heart, who will shepherd you wisely and prudently. New Revised Standard Version I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will give you rulers according to my own heart, who will govern you with knowledge and understanding. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall give to you Shepherds according to my heart, and they shall shepherd you with knowledge and with understanding OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and I will give you shepherds according to My heart, who shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Brenton Septuagint Translation and I will give you shepherds after my heart, and they shall certainly tend you with knowledge. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Invitation to Repentance…14“Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion. 15Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.” 16“In those days, when you multiply and increase in the land,” declares the LORD, “they will no longer discuss the ark of the covenant of the LORD. It will never come to mind, and no one will remember it or miss it, nor will another one be made.… Cross References Ezekiel 34:23 I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. Ezekiel 34:11-16 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ... John 10:11-16 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. / The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock. / The man runs away because he is a hired servant and is unconcerned for the sheep. ... Acts 20:28 Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. 1 Peter 5:2-4 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Psalm 23:1-3 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. Isaiah 40:11 He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Matthew 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Hebrews 13:20-21 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. 1 Samuel 2:35 Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My anointed one for all time. Micah 5:4 He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. Zechariah 11:4-5 This is what the LORD my God says: “Pasture the flock marked for slaughter, / whose buyers slaughter them without remorse. Those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the LORD, for I am rich!’ Even their own shepherds have no compassion on them. John 21:15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, 1 Timothy 3:1-7 This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task. / An overseer, then, must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, / not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money. ... Treasury of Scripture And I will give you pastors according to my heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. and I Jeremiah 23:4 And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD. 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee. Isaiah 30:20,21 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: … which shall Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? John 21:15,17 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs… Jump to Previous Fed Feed Food Heart Keepers Lead Pastors Pleasing Shepherds Understanding WisdomJump to Next Fed Feed Food Heart Keepers Lead Pastors Pleasing Shepherds Understanding WisdomJeremiah 3 1. God's great mercy to Judah the polluted land6. Judah is worse than Israel 12. The promises of the gospel to the penitent 20. Israel reproved, and called by God, makes a solemn confession of their sins Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart This phrase indicates God's promise to provide leaders who align with His will and character. In the historical context, Israel had suffered under corrupt and self-serving leaders. The term "shepherds" is often used in the Bible to describe leaders, including kings and prophets, who are responsible for guiding and caring for God's people. This promise echoes the qualities of King David, who was described as a man after God's own heart (1 Samuel 13:14). It also foreshadows the coming of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd (John 10:11), who perfectly embodies God's heart and leads His people with love and righteousness. who will feed you with knowledge and understanding. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, often rebuked by God through prophets like Jeremiah for their idolatry and disobedience. 3. Shepherds Symbolic leaders or spiritual guides appointed by God to care for His people, providing them with spiritual nourishment and guidance. Teaching Points God's Provision of LeadersGod promises to provide leaders who are aligned with His heart, emphasizing the importance of spiritual leadership that reflects God's character. Role of Shepherds True shepherds are tasked with feeding the flock with knowledge and understanding, highlighting the importance of sound doctrine and teaching in the church. Heart Alignment Leaders after God's own heart prioritize God's will and the spiritual well-being of the people over personal ambition or gain. Spiritual Nourishment Just as physical food sustains the body, spiritual knowledge and understanding sustain the soul, underscoring the need for regular engagement with God's Word. Accountability of Leaders Church leaders are accountable to God for how they shepherd His people, reminding us of the seriousness of spiritual leadership.(15) Pastors.--As in Jeremiah 2:8, of kings and rulers, not of priests. Compare Jeremiah 23:1-5. The phrase "according to mine heart" brings David to our thoughts (1Samuel 13:14). There should be a return to the true pattern of the ideal ruler. In the "knowledge and understanding" we have an echo from Isaiah 11:1-4.Verse 15. - Pastors. In Jeremiah 23:4, the same word is rendered in the Authorized Version "shepherds," which would he less open to misunderstanding here than "pastors," civil and not spiritual authorities being intended (see on Jeremiah 2:8). The prophecy is, of course, not inconsistent with passages like Jeremiah 23:5, but as the national continuance of Israel was guaranteed, it was natural to refer to the subordinate civil authorities. According to mine heart; better, according to my mind; for here, as also in 1 Samuel 13:14, it is something very far from perfection which is ascribed to the chosen rulers. "Heart" is sometimes equivalent to "understanding." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then I will giveוְנָתַתִּ֥י (wə·nā·ṯat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you אֶתְכֶ֖ם (’eṯ·ḵem) Direct object marker | second person masculine plural Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case shepherds רֹעִ֖ים (rō·‘îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with after לָכֶ֛ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew My own heart, כְּלִבִּ֑י (kə·lib·bî) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre who will feed וְרָע֥וּ (wə·rā·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with you with knowledge דֵּעָ֥ה (dê·‘āh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1844: Knowledge and understanding. וְהַשְׂכֵּֽיל׃ (wə·haś·kêl) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7919: To be, circumspect, intelligent Links Jeremiah 3:15 NIVJeremiah 3:15 NLT Jeremiah 3:15 ESV Jeremiah 3:15 NASB Jeremiah 3:15 KJV Jeremiah 3:15 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 3:15 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 3:15 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 3:15 French Bible Jeremiah 3:15 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you shepherds according (Jer.) |