Then said Jeremiah unto them, Thus shall ye say to Zedekiah:
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Jeremiah said to them, “Tell Zedekiah:
- BSB But Jeremiah answered, “You are to tell Zedekiah that
- NKJV Then Jeremiah said to them, “Thus you shall say to Zedekiah,
- NASB But Jeremiah said to them, “You shall say to Zedekiah as follows:
- NLT Jeremiah replied, “Go back to King Zedekiah and tell him,
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Quick answer
Jeremiah prepares to deliver God's reply directly to Zedekiah. The prophet faithfully relays the message regardless of how unwelcome it will be.
Overview
Jeremiah does not soften the word to please the king but begins to declare exactly what God has spoken. This faithfulness in transmitting an unwelcome message marks the true prophet throughout the book. It models the courage required of those who speak for God, pointing toward Christ and his apostles who likewise proclaimed truth without regard for human favor.
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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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