Jeremiah 32:6

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

Read Jeremiah 32

Translations

Modern

Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

Traditional

And Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

Literal

And Jeremiah said: “The word of YHWH came to me, saying:

Latin

Et dixit Jeremias: Factum est verbum Domini ad me, dicens:

Original

Hebrew

English

Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying:

Notes

Jeremiah 32:6–8

Anathoth was the hometown of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:1).
According to Hebrew law, Jeremiah's cousin had to offer the land first to his closest relative (see Leviticus 25:25, 32; Ruth 4:1–4).

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

Jeremiah Hope Beyond Judgment The Family Redeemer The New Covenant