Translations
Modern
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
Traditional
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,
Literal
The word that came to Jeremiah from YHWH, saying:
Latin
Hoc verbum quod factum est ad Jeremiam a Domino, dicens:
Original
Hebrew
English
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
Notes
This series of messages is mostly positive, with only two verses having a judgmental tone (Jeremiah 30:23–24). They describe the positive outcomes of Jerusalem's destruction and the Exile.
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
Parallels
People
Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days
Glossary
Topics
Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Jeremiah