Jeremiah 40:1

Translations

Modern

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had released him at Ramah, having found him bound in chains among all the captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon.

Traditional

The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, after that Nebuzar–adan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon.

Literal

The word that came to Jeremiah from YHWH after Nebuzaradan the captain of the guards has sent him away from Ramah, when he had taken him—and he being bound in chains—in the midst of all the exile of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon.

Latin

Sermo qui factus est ad Jeremiam a Domino, postquam dimissus est a Nabuzardan magistro militiæ de Rama, quando tulit eum vinctum catenis in medio omnium qui migrabant de Jerusalem et Juda, et ducebantur in Babylonem.

Original

Hebrew

English

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan captain of the guard had released him at Ramah, having found him bound in chains among all the captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon.

Notes

Jeremiah 40:1–6

This passage explains what happened to Jeremiah right after Jerusalem fell.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah God Protects His Servant

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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…for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
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Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
Joshua 18:25
Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth,
Acts 12:6–7
On the night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, with sentries standing guard at the entrance to the prison.
Jeremiah 31:15
This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”
Jeremiah 39:11–14
Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had given orders about Jeremiah through Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, saying,
Psalm 107:16
For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.
Acts 28:20
So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”
1 Samuel 7:17
Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.
Psalm 68:6
God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land.

People

Jeremiah: Son of Hilkiah, the prophet during Judah's final days Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province Nebuzaradan: Babylonian captain of the guard during Jerusalem's fall

Places

Babylon: Ancient Mesopotamian city, capital of Babylonian Empire, site of the Tower of Babel Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Ramah: A town in Benjamin, near Gibeah and Jerusalem

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Ramah

Topics

Jeremiah: The Prophet: Nebuchadnezzar Directs the Release of Nebuzaradan (Nebuzar-Adan): Protects Jeremiah Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Jeremiah Ramah: Called Rama: Jeremiah Imprisoned In Wine: Made from Grapes

Jeremiah 40:1

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