Jeremiah 32:27
New International Version
“I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?

New Living Translation
“I am the LORD, the God of all the peoples of the world. Is anything too hard for me?

English Standard Version
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?

Berean Standard Bible
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?

King James Bible
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

New King James Version
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?

New American Standard Bible
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?”

NASB 1995
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?”

NASB 1977
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?”

Legacy Standard Bible
“Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh; is anything too difficult for Me?”

Amplified Bible
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is there anything too difficult for Me?”

Christian Standard Bible
“Look, I am the LORD, the God over every creature. Is anything too difficult for me?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Look, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?

American Standard Version
Behold, I am Jehovah, the God of all flesh: is there anything too hard for me?

Contemporary English Version
Jeremiah, I am the LORD God. I rule the world, and I can do anything!

English Revised Version
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"I am the LORD God of all humanity. Nothing is too hard for me.

Good News Translation
"I am the LORD, the God of all people. Nothing is too difficult for me.

International Standard Version
"Look, I am the LORD, the God who rules over all flesh. Is anything too difficult for me?"

Majority Standard Bible
?Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?

NET Bible
"I am the LORD, the God of all humankind. There is, indeed, nothing too difficult for me.

New Heart English Bible
"Look, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there anything too difficult for me?

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

World English Bible
“Behold, I am Yahweh, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Behold, I [am] YHWH, God of all flesh: is anything too wonderful for Me?”

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, I am Jehovah, God of all flesh: For Me is anything too wonderful?

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, I am Jehovah, God of all flesh: is there any word separated from me?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold I am the Lord the God of all flesh: shall any thing be hard for me?

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Behold, I am the Lord God; I am above all flesh. Can any word be difficult for me?

New American Bible
I am the LORD, the God of all the living! Is anything too difficult for me?

New Revised Standard Version
See, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is anything too hard for me?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is there anything hidden from me?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“I AM LORD JEHOVAH, God of all flesh. Does anything hide from before me?
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh; is there any thing too hard for Me?

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: shall anything be hidden from me!

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD's Answer
26Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: 27“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me? 28Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it.…

Cross References
Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Luke 1:37
For no word from God will ever fail.”

Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Job 42:2
“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Isaiah 45:11-12
Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: “Concerning things to come, do you question Me about My sons, or instruct Me in the work of My hands? / It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Mark 10:27
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”

Romans 4:21
being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Numbers 11:23
The LORD answered Moses, “Is the LORD’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not My word will come to pass.”

Ephesians 3:20
Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Psalm 115:3
Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.

Isaiah 43:13
Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”

Daniel 4:35
All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’”

Zechariah 8:6
This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “If this is impossible in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be impossible in My eyes?” declares the LORD of Hosts.

2 Kings 19:15
And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

Acts 26:8
Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

God.

Numbers 16:22
And they fell upon their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and wilt thou be wroth with all the congregation?

Numbers 27:16
Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,

Psalm 65:2
O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

is.

Jeremiah 32:17
Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

Matthew 19:26
But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

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Jeremiah 32
1. Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,
6. buys Hanameel's field.
13. Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return.
16. Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God.
26. God confirms the captivity for their sins;
36. and promises a gracious return.














Behold, I am the LORD
This phrase emphasizes the self-identification of God, using the divine name "LORD" (YHWH), which signifies His eternal existence and covenant relationship with Israel. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and authority. The use of "Behold" calls for attention, indicating the importance of what follows. This declaration is consistent with God's self-revelation throughout the Old Testament, such as in Exodus 3:14, where God reveals Himself to Moses as "I AM WHO I AM."

the God of all flesh
This phrase underscores God's dominion over all humanity, not just Israel. It highlights His role as Creator and Sustainer of all life, as seen in Genesis 1:26-27, where God creates mankind in His image. The term "all flesh" indicates inclusivity, suggesting that God's power and authority extend beyond national or ethnic boundaries. This is echoed in the New Testament, where God's salvation plan includes all nations (Matthew 28:19).

Is anything too difficult for Me?
This rhetorical question asserts God's omnipotence, challenging any doubt about His ability to accomplish His purposes. It invites reflection on God's past acts of deliverance and miracles, such as the parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14) and the provision of manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16). The question is similar to God's words to Abraham in Genesis 18:14, "Is anything too hard for the LORD?" It reassures believers of God's capability to fulfill His promises, no matter how impossible they may seem. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus affirms that "with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. He is known for his perseverance in the face of opposition and his deep emotional connection to his prophetic mission.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Israel, who reveals Himself as the sovereign Creator and sustainer of all life. In this verse, He asserts His omnipotence and authority over all creation.

3. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, facing imminent conquest by Babylon due to their disobedience and idolatry. Jeremiah's prophecies often addressed the nation's need for repentance and trust in God.

4. Babylonian Siege
The historical context of this passage is the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, a time of great distress and uncertainty for the people of Judah.

5. Jerusalem
The capital city of Judah, which was under threat of destruction. It symbolizes the spiritual and political heart of the nation.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty
God declares His authority over all creation, reminding us that He is in control, even in seemingly impossible situations.

Faith in God's Power
Believers are encouraged to trust in God's ability to intervene and bring about His purposes, regardless of human limitations.

Hope in Difficult Times
In times of distress, like the siege of Jerusalem, we can find hope in God's promise that nothing is too difficult for Him.

Call to Repentance
The context of Jeremiah's message calls us to examine our lives and turn back to God, trusting in His power to restore and redeem.

Encouragement to Pray Boldly
Knowing that nothing is too difficult for God should inspire us to pray with confidence and boldness, seeking His will in all circumstances.(27) Is there any thing too hard for me?--The answer to the prayer is an echo of the prayer itself (Jeremiah 32:17). The prophet is assured that he was not wrong when he cast himself, in the full confidence of faith, on the loving omnipotence of God. The words which he had used were more than a liturgical formula to one who had that confidence.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Behold,
הִנֵּה֙ (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

I
אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

flesh.
בָּשָׂ֑ר (bā·śār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man

Is anything
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

too difficult
יִפָּלֵ֖א (yip·pā·lê)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6381: To separate, distinguish, to be, great, difficult, wonderful

for Me?
הֲ‍ֽמִמֶּ֔נִּי (hămim·men·nî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of


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