Translations
Modern
Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
Traditional
Then came the word of the Lord unto Jeremiah, saying,
Literal
And the word of YHWH came to Jeremiah, saying:
Latin
Et factum est verbum Domini ad Jeremiam, dicens:
Original
Hebrew
English
Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
Notes
The Lord declared that he is the ruler of all the world's people.
The Lord also asked a rhetorical question to show that nothing is too difficult for him.
The Lord answered Jeremiah's concern (Jeremiah 32:25) with several affirmations. The Lord had chosen his plan, set future events, and real doom threatened Jerusalem.
People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
People
Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days
Glossary
Topics
Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Jeremiah