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Jeremiah 32

Jeremiah 32:11

Jeremiah Buys Hanamel’s Field · Jeremiah 32:1–15
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Translations

Modern
Then I took the deed of purchase—the sealed copy with its terms and conditions, as well as the open copy—
Traditional
So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was sealed according to the law and custom, and that which was open:
Literal
And I took the account of the purchase—that which was sealed according to the law and custom, and that which was open—
Latin
Et accepi librum possessionis signatum, et stipulationes, et rata, et signa forinsecus:

Original

Hebrew
English
Then I took the deed of purchase—the sealed copy with its terms and conditions, as well as the open copy—

Notes

Jeremiah 32:11–12

By tradition, they made a copy of the deed. Jeremiah's secretary, Baruch, took care of both documents. This happened publicly in the guardhouse courtyard.

Jeremiah 32:9–12

  • Many people might have thought Jeremiah acted foolishly when he agreed to buy the land. After Jerusalem fell and many people went into exile, the land's value would drop to almost nothing. Still, Jeremiah immediately bought the field.

  • Matthew 27:9–10 refers to the “what was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet,” which might allude to this event.

Jeremiah 30:1–33:26

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.

Events

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Family Life and Relations Guard, Courtyard of the Hanamel Land Perseverance Seal Witness

Topics

Anathoth: City of Refuge in Benjamin: Birthplace of Jeremiah Contracts: Written Instrument Covenant of Men with Men: Written and Sealed Hanamel: Cousin off Jeremiah, to Whom he Sold a Field in Anathoth Land: Conveyance of, by Written Deeds and Other Forms Land: Sale and Redemption of, Laws Concerning Land: Witnessed Scribes: Acted as Notaries in Courts of Justice Seals: Impressions of Attached to Lease and Transfers of Property Symbols and Similitudes: Jeremiah's Deeds of Land Witness: To the Transfer of Land