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Jeremiah 32

Jeremiah 32:25

Jeremiah Prays for Understanding · Jeremiah 32:16–25
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Translations

Modern
Yet You, O Lord GOD, have said to me, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and call in witnesses, even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans!’”
Traditional
And thou hast said unto me, O Lord God, Buy thee the field for money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
Literal
And You have said to me, O Lord YHWH, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver, to testify and cause witnesses—even though the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’”
Latin
Et tu dicis mihi, Domine Deus: Eme agrum argento, et adhibe testes, cum urbs data sit in manus Chaldæorum?

Original

Hebrew
English
Yet You, O Lord GOD, have said to me, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and call in witnesses, even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans!’”

Notes

Jeremiah 32:25

Jeremiah was still confused about the Lord’s command to buy the field (Jeremiah 32:8). The Babylonian army would control that field, and Jeremiah used his savings to buy it. Since the Lord had said the city would be destroyed, the purchase seemed pointless from a human perspective.

Jeremiah 32:16–25

This prayer of Jeremiah was different from his earlier ones. Those were full of anguish, despair, and even criticism of the Lord's treatment of Judah. This prayer was calm, affirming, and worshipful.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Hope Beyond Judgment The New Covenant

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Land

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Prayer In Doubting: Exemplified Jeremiah: The Prophet: Prayers of Land: Sale and Redemption of, Laws Concerning Money: Silver Used As Prayer: Jeremiah Private Prayer: Jeremiah Witness: To the Transfer of Land