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He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? saith the LORD.
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The verse 16 is found in chapter 22 of Jeremiah. Jehoiakim is condemned for building his palace through injustice and exploitation. The contrast with his father Josiah is explicit: knowing God is demonstrated by defending the poor and needy. The dishonorable burial announced for Jehoiakim represents the reversal of the expectations of a king who sought personal greatness.
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Compare Jeremiah 22:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Er half dem Elenden und Armen zum Recht, und es ging ihm wohl. Ist's nicht also, daß solches heißt, mich recht erkennen? spricht der HERR.
Español · RVR1909 Él juzgó la causa del afligido y del menesteroso, y entonces estuvo bien. ¿No es esto conocerme a mí? dice Jehová.
Español · NTBT Defendía la causa del pobre y del necesitado; por eso le iba bien. ¿No es esto conocerme? —declara Jehová—.
Français · LSG Il jugeait la cause du pauvre et de l'indigent, Et il fut heureux. N'est-ce pas là me connaître? dit l'Eternel.
Italiano · DIO1885 Egli fece ragione al povero ed al bisognoso: ed allora bene gli avvenne; non è ciò conoscermi? dice il Signore.
Português · ARC Julgou a causa do aflito e necessitado; então lhe sucedeu bem; porventura não é isto conhecer-me? diz o SENHOR.
中文 · RCUV 他為困苦和貧窮的人伸冤， 那時就得了福樂。 認識我不就在此嗎？ 這是耶和華說的。
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