1 Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem unto the residue of the elders of the captivity, and to the priests, and to the prophets, and to all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to Babylon,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the letter H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- that Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- from Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- unto the residue H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- of the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- which were carried away captives H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
- and to the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and to the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and to all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- whom Nebuchadnezzar H5019 (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר) — Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon
- had carried away captive H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- to Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
2 (after that Jeconiah the king, and the queen-mother, and the eunuchs, and the princes of Judah and Jerusalem, and the craftsmen, and the smiths, were departed from Jerusalem),Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- After H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that Jeconiah H3204 (יְכׇנְיָה) — Jekonjah, a Jewish king
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and the queen H1377 (גְּבִירָה) — a mistress
- and the eunuchs H5631 (סָרִיס) — a eunuch; by implication, valet (especially of the female apartments), and thus, a minister of state
- the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and the carpenters H2796 (חָרָשׁ) — a fabricator or any material
- and the smiths H4525 (מַסְגֵּר) — a fastener, i.e. (of a person) a smith, (of a thing) a prison
- were departed H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
3 by the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent unto Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- By the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Elasah H501 (אֶלְעָשָׂה) — Elasah, the name of four Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Shaphan H8227 (שָׁפָן) — a species of rock-rabbit (from its hiding), i.e. probably the hyrax
- and Gemariah H1587 (גְּמַרְיָה) — Gemarjah, the name of two Israelites
- of Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
- whom Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- to Nebuchadnezzar H5019 (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר) — Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
4 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, unto all the captivity, whom I have caused to be carried away captive from Jerusalem unto Babylon:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- unto all that are carried away captives H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
- whom I have caused to be carried away H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- from Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- unto Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
5 Build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- ye houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- and plant H5193 (נָטַע) — properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
- gardens H1593 (גַּנָּה) — a garden
- and eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
6 Take ye wives, and beget sons and daughters; and take wives for your sons, and give your daughters to husbands, that they may bear sons and daughters: and multiply ye there, and be not diminished.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- ye wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and beget H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- and take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- for your sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- your daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- to husbands H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that they may bear H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- and daughters H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- that ye may be increased H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- there, and not diminished H4591 (מָעַט) — properly, to pare off, i.e. lessen; intransitively, to be (or causatively, to make) small or few (or figuratively, ineffective)
7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto Jehovah for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- the peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- whither I have caused you to be carried away captives H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- and pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for it: for in the peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- thereof shall ye have peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
8 For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Let not your prophets that are in the midst of you, and your diviners, deceive you; neither hearken ye to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Let not your prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- and your diviners H7080 (קָסַם) — properly, to distribute, i.e. determine by lot or magical scroll; by implication, to divine
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- of you, deceive H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- you, neither hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to your dreams H2472 (חֲלוֹם) — a dream
- which ye cause to be dreamed H2492 (חָלַם) — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by implication) to be (causatively to make) plump; also (through the figurative sense of dumbness) to dream
9 For they prophesy falsely unto you in my name: I have not sent them, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For they prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- falsely H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- unto you in my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- I have not sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- them, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
10 For thus saith Jehovah, After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- That after H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- be accomplished H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- at Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- I will visit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- you, and perform H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- my good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- toward you, in causing you to return H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to this place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith Jehovah, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope in your latter end.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- that I think H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- toward you, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- of peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- and not of evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you hope H8615 (תִּקְוָה) — literally a cord (as an attachment); figuratively, expectancy
- and a future H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
12 And ye shall call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then shall ye call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon me, and ye shall go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- unto me, and I will hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye shall seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- me, and find H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- when ye shall search H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- for me with all your heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
14 And I will be found of you, saith Jehovah, and I will turn again your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith Jehovah; and I will bring you again unto the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will be found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- of you, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and I will turn away H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- your captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- and I will gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- you from all the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and from all the places H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- whither I have driven H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- you, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- and I will bring you again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- into the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- whence I caused you to be carried away captive H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
15 Because ye have said, Jehovah hath raised us up prophets in Babylon;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because ye have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath raised us up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- in Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
16 thus saith Jehovah concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- that thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- that sitteth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- upon the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and of all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that dwelleth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in this city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- that are not gone forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- with you into captivity H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
17 thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will send upon them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, and will make them like vile figs, that cannot be eaten, they are so bad.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- Behold, I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- upon them the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- and the pestilence H1698 (דֶּבֶר) — a pestilence
- and will make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them like vile H8182 (שֹׁעָר) — harsh or horrid, i.e. offensive
- figs H8384 (תְּאֵן) — the fig (tree or fruit)
- that cannot be eaten H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- they are so evil H7455 (רֹעַ) — badness (as marring), physically or morally
18 And I will pursue after them with the sword, with the famine, and with the pestilence, and will deliver them to be tossed to and fro among all the kingdoms of the earth, to be an execration, and an astonishment, and a hissing, and a reproach, among all the nations whither I have driven them;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will persecute H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- them H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- with the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- with the famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- and with the pestilence H1698 (דֶּבֶר) — a pestilence
- and will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them to be removed H2113 (זְוָעָה) — agitation, fear
- them to be removed H2189 (זַעֲוָה) — agitation, maltreatment
- to all the kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- to be a curse H423 (אָלָה) — an imprecation
- and an astonishment H8047 (שַׁמָּה) — ruin; by implication, consternation
- and an hissing H8322 (שְׁרֵקָה) — a derision
- and a reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- among all the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- whither I have driven H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
19 because they have not hearkened to my words, saith Jehovah, wherewith I sent unto them my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them; but ye would not hear, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because they have not hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to my words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which I sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto them by my servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- rising up early H7925 (שָׁכַם) — literally, to load up (on the back of man or beast), i.e. to start early in the morning
- and sending H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- but ye would not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
20 Hear ye therefore the word of Jehovah, all ye of the captivity, whom I have sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- ye therefore the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- all ye of the captivity H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
- whom I have sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- from Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- to Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
21 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning Ahab the son of Kolaiah, and concerning Zedekiah the son of Maaseiah, who prophesy a lie unto you in my name: Behold, I will deliver them into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall slay them before your eyes;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Kolaiah H6964 (קוֹלָיָה) — Kolajah, the name of two Israelites
- and of Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- of Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
- which prophesy H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- a lie H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- unto you in my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Behold, I will deliver H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Nebuchadnezzar H5019 (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר) — Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and he shall slay H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them before your eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
22 and of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captives of Judah that are in Babylon, saying, Jehovah make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And of them shall be taken up H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- a curse H7045 (קְלָלָה) — vilification
- by all the captivity H1546 (גָּלוּת) — captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- in Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- thee like Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- and like Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- whom the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- roasted H7033 (קָלָה) — to toast, i.e. scorch partially or slowly
- in the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
23 because they have wrought folly in Israel, and have committed adultery with their neighbors’ wives, and have spoken words in my name falsely, which I commanded them not; and I am he that knoweth, and am witness, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because they have committed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- villany H5039 (נְבָלָה) — foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment
- in Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and have committed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- adultery H5003 (נָאַף) — to commit adultery; figuratively, to apostatize
- with their neighbours’ H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- and have spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- lying H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- in my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- which I have not commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them; even I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- a witness H5707 (עֵד) — concretely, a witness; abstractly, testimony; specifically, a recorder, i.e. prince
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
24 And concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite thou shalt speak, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- shalt thou also speak H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- the Nehelamite H5161 (נֶחֱלָמִי) — a Nechelamite, or descendant of Nechlam
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
25 Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thine own name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah, the priest, and to all the priests, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus speaketh H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Because thou hast sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- letters H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- in thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- unto all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and to Zephaniah H6846 (צְפַנְיָה) — Tsephanjah, the name of four Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Maaseiah H4641 (מַעֲשֵׂיָה) — Maasejah, the name of sixteen Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and to all the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
26 Jehovah hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that there may be officers in the house of Jehovah, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in the stocks and in shackles.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- in the stead of Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- that ye should be officers H6496 (פָּקִיד) — a superintendent (civil, military or religious)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- mad H7696 (שָׁגַע) — to rave through insanity
- and maketh himself a prophet H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- that thou shouldest put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him in prison H4115 (מַהְפֶּכֶת) — a wrench, i.e. the stocks
- and in the stocks H6729 (צִינֹק) — the pillory
27 Now therefore, why hast thou not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who maketh himself a prophet to you,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore why hast thou not reproved H1605 (גָּעַר) — to chide
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- of Anathoth H6069 (עַנְתֹתִי) — a Antothite or inhabitant of Anathoth
- which maketh himself a prophet H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
28 forasmuch as he hath sent unto us in Babylon, saying, The captivity is long: build ye houses, and dwell in them; and plant gardens, and eat the fruit of them?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For therefore he sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- This H1931 (הוּא) — he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative)…
- long H752 (אָרֹךְ) — long
- build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- ye houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- and plant H5193 (נָטַע) — properly, to strike in, i.e. fix; specifically, to plant (literally or figuratively)
- gardens H1593 (גַּנָּה) — a garden
- and eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
29 And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Zephaniah H6846 (צְפַנְיָה) — Tsephanjah, the name of four Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- read H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- this letter H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- in the ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- of Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
30 Then came the word of Jehovah unto Jeremiah, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then came the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- unto Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
31 Send to all them of the captivity, saying, Thus saith Jehovah concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite: Because that Shemaiah hath prophesied unto you, and I sent him not, and he hath caused you to trust in a lie;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to all them of the captivity H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- concerning Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- the Nehelamite H5161 (נֶחֱלָמִי) — a Nechelamite, or descendant of Nechlam
- Because that Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- hath prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- unto you, and I sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- him not, and he caused you to trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in a lie H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
32 therefore thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed; he shall not have a man to dwell among this people, neither shall he behold the good that I will do unto my people, saith Jehovah, because he hath spoken rebellion against Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Behold, I will punish H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- Shemaiah H8098 (שְׁמַעְיָה) — Shemajah, the name of twenty-five Israelites
- the Nehelamite H5161 (נֶחֱלָמִי) — a Nechelamite, or descendant of Nechlam
- and his seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- he shall not have a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- neither shall he behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- that I will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- because he hath taught H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- rebellion H5627 (סָרָה) — apostasy, crime; figuratively, remission
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God