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    Nothing Too Hard

    Jeremiah 32:17 Commentary

    In-depth meaning, historical context, and practical application

    Written by Bible Sundays Editorial TeamChecked by Bible Sundays Scripture DeskLast reviewed August 1, 2026Our editorial standards
    "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."
    — Jeremiah 32:17 (KJV)
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    Introduction

    Jeremiah bought a field in a city about to be conquered — then prayed: You made heaven and earth. Nothing is too hard for You. This is the prayer of someone who trusts God's commands even when they make no earthly sense.

    Historical Context

    Jerusalem is besieged by Babylon. God tells Jeremiah to buy land about to be conquered — a prophetic act declaring God will restore Israel.

    Original Language Insights

    'Lo-yippale mimmekha kol-davar' (nothing is too hard/wonderful for You) — 'yippale' from 'pala' — to be wonderful, beyond comprehension. Nothing exceeds God's capacity.

    Theological Significance

    Jeremiah's prayer follows the pattern of great prayers: begin with who God IS (Creator), then bring your situation. When you start with God's character, your problem shrinks.

    Practical Application

    When facing impossible situations, pray this: 'You made heaven and earth — nothing is too hard for You.' The God who created the universe can handle your problem.

    Cross-References & Related Scriptures

    Genesis 18:14

    "Is any thing too hard for the LORD?"

    God asks Abraham the same rhetorical question.

    Luke 1:37

    "For with God nothing shall be impossible."

    Gabriel tells Mary the same truth.

    Jeremiah 32:27

    "Is there any thing too hard for me?"

    God responds with His own version of the question.

    Prayer Response

    Lord GOD, You made heaven and earth. Nothing is too hard for You. I bring my impossible situation and trust Your unlimited ability. Amen.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why buy land during a siege?

    As a prophetic act of hope: God would restore Israel and the land would be valuable again.

    Is anything actually too hard for God?

    No. The Creator of heaven and earth has no limitation.

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    Continue studying Jeremiah 32 verse by verse:

    After · Jeremiah 32:27Exact verse

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

    Theme: God's Power

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    Earlier · 1 ch back · Jeremiah 31:2Nearest chapter

    Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

    Theme: Grace in the Wilderness

    Earlier · 1 ch back · Jeremiah 31:3Nearest chapter

    The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

    Theme: God's Love

    Earlier · 1 ch back · Jeremiah 31:4Nearest chapter

    Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.

    Theme: Restoration & Joy

    Later · 1 ch forward · Jeremiah 33:3Nearest chapter

    Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

    Theme: Prayer

    Later · 1 ch forward · Jeremiah 33:6Nearest chapter

    Behold, I will bring it health and cure, and I will cure them, and will reveal unto them the abundance of peace and truth.

    Theme: Restoration & Peace

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    "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."

    Jeremiah 17:7-8 – Meaning & Devotional

    "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit."

    Jeremiah 1:5 – Meaning & Devotional

    "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."

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