1 And Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned as king, instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six 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 Josiah H2977 (יֹאשִׁיָּה) — Joshijah, the name of two Israelites
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- instead of Coniah H3659 (כׇּנְיָהוּ) — Conjah, an Israelite king
- of Jehoiakim H3079 (יְהוֹיָקִים) — Jehojakim, a Jewish king
- whom 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
- made king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
2 But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land, did hearken unto the words of Jehovah, which he spake by the prophet Jeremiah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But neither he, nor his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- nor 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
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- did hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto the words 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
- which he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- by 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…
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
3 And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah, the priest, to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto Jehovah our God for us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- Jehucal H3081 (יְהוּכַל) — Jehukal, an Israelite
- 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 Shelemiah H8018 (שֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites
- and Zephaniah H6846 (צְפַנְיָה) — Tsephanjah, the name of four Israelites
- 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)
- to the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Pray H6419 (פָּלַל) — to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
- now unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our 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…
4 Now Jeremiah came in and went out among the people; for they had not put him into prison.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- came in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- 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
- for they had not put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him into prison H3628 (כְּלִיא) — a prison
- him into prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
5 And Pharaoh’s army was come forth out of Egypt; and when the Chaldeans that were besieging Jerusalem heard tidings of them, they brake up from Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Pharaoh’s H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- was come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and when the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- that besieged H6696 (צוּר) — to cramp, i.e. confine (in many applications, literally and figuratively, formative or hostile)
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- tidings H8088 (שֵׁמַע) — something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
- of them, they departed H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
6 Then came the word of Jehovah unto the prophet 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 the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
7 Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Thus shall ye say to the king of Judah, that sent you unto me to inquire of me: Behold, Pharaoh’s army, which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own land.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
- 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
- Thus shall ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the 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
- that sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- you unto me to enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- of me; Behold, Pharaoh’s H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- which is come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to help H5833 (עֶזְרָה) — aid
- you, shall 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 Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- into their own land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
8 And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this city; and they shall take it, and burn it with fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- shall come 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…
- and fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against 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)
- and take H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- it, and burn H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- it with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
9 Thus saith Jehovah, Deceive not yourselves, saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us; for they shall not depart.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
- Deceive H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- not yourselves H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- shall surely H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- depart H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- from us: for they shall not depart H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
10 For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet would they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For though ye had smitten H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- the whole army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- of the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- that fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- against you, and there remained H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- wounded H1856 (דָּקַר) — to stab; by analogy, to starve; figuratively, to revile
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- should they rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- 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)
- in his tent H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and burn H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
- 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)
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
11 And it came to pass that, when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh’s army,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, that when the army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- of the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- was broken up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- from Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- for fear H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of Pharaoh’s H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- army H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
12 then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to receive his portion there, in the midst of the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- went forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- to go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- to separate H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- himself thence in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of 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
13 And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he laid hold on Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou art falling away to the Chaldeans.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he was in the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- a captain H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
- of the ward H6488 (פְּקִדֻת) — supervision
- there, whose name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Irijah H3376 (יִרְאִיָּיה) — Jirijah, an Israelite
- 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 Shelemiah H8018 (שֶׁלֶמְיָה) — Shelemjah, the name of nine Israelites
- of Hananiah H2608 (חֲנַנְיָה) — Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites
- and he took H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thou fallest away H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- to the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
14 Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I am not falling away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him; so Irijah laid hold on Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- false H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- I fall not away H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- to the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- But he hearkened H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- not to him: so Irijah H3376 (יִרְאִיָּיה) — Jirijah, an Israelite
- took H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- him to the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
15 And the princes were wroth with Jeremiah, and smote him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe; for they had made that the prison.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- were wroth H7107 (קָצַף) — to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage
- with Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- and smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- him, and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him in prison H612 (אֵסוּר) — a bond (especially manacles of a prisoner)
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- for they had made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- that the prison H3608 (כֶּלֶא) — a prison
16 When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- was entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the dungeon H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
- into the dungeon H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and into the cabins H2588 (חָנוּת) — properly, a vault or cell (with an arch); by implication, a prison
- and Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- had remained H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- there many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
17 then Zedekiah the king sent, and fetched him: and the king asked him secretly in his house, and said, Is there any word from Jehovah? And Jeremiah said, There is. He said also, Thou shalt be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and took him out H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- him secretly H5643 (סֵתֶר) — a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative sense)
- in his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- And Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- There is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- for, said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he, thou shalt be delivered H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- 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 the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
18 Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, Wherein have I sinned against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that ye have put me in prison?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- What have I offended H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against thee, or against thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- or against 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
- that ye have put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me in prison H3608 (כֶּלֶא) — a prison
- me in prison H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
19 Where now are your prophets that prophesied unto you, saying, The king of Babylon shall not come against you, nor against this land?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- now H346 (אַיֵּה) — where?
- your prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- which prophesied H5012 (נָבָא) — to prophesy, i.e. speak (or sing) by inspiration (in prediction or simple discourse)
- unto you, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- The king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- shall not come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- against you, nor against this land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
20 And now hear, I pray thee, O my lord the king: let my supplication, I pray thee, be presented before thee, that thou cause me not to return to the house of Jonathan the scribe, lest I die there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- now, I pray thee, O my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- let my supplication H8467 (תְּחִנָּה) — graciousness; causatively, entreaty
- I pray thee, be accepted H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thee; that thou cause me not 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 the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Jonathan H3083 (יְהוֹנָתָן) — Jehonathan, the name of four Israelites
- the scribe H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- lest I die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
21 Then Zedekiah the king commanded, and they committed Jeremiah into the court of the guard; and they gave him daily a loaf of bread out of the bakers’ street, until all the bread in the city was spent. Thus Jeremiah remained in the court of the guard.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- that they should commit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- into the court H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
- of the prison H4307 (מַטָּרָא) — a jail (as a guard-house); also an aim (as being closely watched)
- and that they should give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him daily H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- a piece H3603 (כִּכָּר) — a circle, i.e. (by implication) a circumjacent tract or region, especially the Ghor or valley of the Jordan; also a (round) loaf; also a talent (or large [round…
- of bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- out of the bakers’ H644 (אָפָה) — to cook, especially to bake
- street H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- until all the bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- in 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)
- were spent H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- Thus Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- remained 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 the court H2691 (חָצֵר) — a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)