Jeremiah 11:5 — that I may complete the oath which I swore to your fathers, to give them a land… — AMP | maBible
Read Jeremiah 11:5 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Jeremiah 11.5, Jeremiah 11v5, Jr. 11:5. that I may complete the oath which I swore to your fathers, to give them a land [of plenty] flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day.” ’ ” Then I answered, “Amen…
Other reference formats: Jeremiah 11.5, Jeremiah 11v5, Jr. 11:5.
5 that I may complete the oath which I swore to your fathers, to give them a land [of plenty] flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day.” ’ ” Then I answered, “Amen (so be it), O Lord.”
Notes and references
This phrase referred to the abundant fertility of the land of Canaan. Milk (typically that of goats and sheep) was associated with abundance; “honey” referred mainly to syrups made from dates or grapes and was the epitome of sweetness. Bees’ honey was very rare and was considered the choicest of fo…