Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
- KJV Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
- BSB Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
- NASB Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
- NLT Then the Lord gave me this message:
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Quick answer
The Lord's word now comes to interpret the scene. God himself explains the meaning of the potter.
Overview
Having shown Jeremiah the potter, God speaks to draw out the lesson. The pattern of sign followed by divine interpretation guards against private speculation. It reminds us that God's actions in history are made clear by his authoritative word.
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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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