Yahweh’s word came also to me, saying,
Parallel translations
- KJV The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying,
- BSB Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
- NKJV The word of the Lord also came to me, saying,
- NASB The word of the Lord also came to me, saying,
- NLT The Lord gave me another message. He said,
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Quick answer
The word of the LORD comes again to Jeremiah, introducing a new set of personal directions. It marks the start of a sign-act in which Jeremiah's own life will preach to the people.
Overview
This brief introduction signals a fresh divine communication that will shape Jeremiah's personal conduct as a living message. In Jeremiah, the prophet's life itself often embodies the word he proclaims. It reminds us that God's servants are called not only to speak truth but to live it, as Christ supremely did, the Word made flesh among us.
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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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