Jeremiah 32:17
17‘Oh, Sovereign Lord, ▼▼tn Heb “Lord Yahweh.” For an explanation of the rendering here see the study note on
1:6.
▼▼sn The parallel usage of this introduction in
Jer 1:6;
4:10;
14:13 shows that though this prayer has a lengthy introductory section of praise in vv.
17-22, this prayer is really one of complaint or lament.
you did indeed ▼▼tn This is an attempt to render the Hebrew particle normally translated “behold.” See the translator’s note on
1:6 for the usage of this particle.
make heaven and earth by your mighty power and great strength. ▼▼tn Heb “by your great power and your outstretched arm.” See
21:5;
27:5; and the marginal note on
27:5 for this idiom.
Nothing is too hard for you!
