The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,
Parallel translations
- KJV The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
- BSB This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
- NKJV The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,
- NASB The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,
- NLT The Lord gave another message to Jeremiah. He said,
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Quick answer
A fresh word comes to Jeremiah from the LORD, introducing a message centered on the covenant.
Overview
This opening formula marks a new section in which God commands Jeremiah to remind Judah of the Sinai covenant. The phrase 'the word that came... from Yahweh' underscores that Jeremiah speaks not his own opinions but God's authoritative revelation. Throughout Scripture God initiates by His word, and ultimately the Word became flesh in Christ (John 1:14).
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Against the failure of false shepherds Jeremiah promises the Righteous Branch, 'The LORD our righteousness,' and the new covenant written on the heart and sealed in the blood of Christ.
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