Translations
Modern
And fields will be bought in this land about which you are saying, ‘It is a desolation, without man or beast; it has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans.’
Traditional
And fields shall be bought in this land, whereof ye say, It is desolate without man or beast; it is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.
Literal
And it will be bought—the field in this land of which you say, ‘It is desolate with no man or beast; it has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’
Latin
Et possidebuntur agri in terra ista, de qua vos dicitis quod deserta sit, eo quod non remanserit homo et jumentum, et data sit in manus Chaldæorum.
Original
Hebrew
English
And fields will be bought in this land about which you are saying, ‘It is a desolation, without man or beast; it has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans.’
Notes
God's promises for good were as certain as the judgments happening while the Babylonians attacked Jerusalem.
The Lord assured that the destruction of Jerusalem would not stop his plans. After the immediate disaster, he planned salvation and restoration for his people.
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
Places
Chaldea: Ancient Mesopotamian empire; known for astrology and wisdom
Glossary
Topics
Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration