the word which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying,
Parallel translations
- WEB which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah, and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying:
- KJV The which Jeremiah the prophet spake unto all the people of Judah, and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying,
- BSB So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows:
- NKJV which Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying:
- NLT Jeremiah the prophet said to all the people in Judah and Jerusalem,
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Quick answer
Jeremiah the prophet spoke this word to all the people of Judah and Jerusalem. The message is a public summons addressed to the whole nation.
Overview
This verse identifies the audience as the entire population of Judah and Jerusalem, emphasizing the universal scope of the warning. Jeremiah speaks not privately but to all, leaving none without witness. The breadth of address shows God's desire that every person hear and respond to His word.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Jer 18:11“Now therefore, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Yahweh says: “Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you. Everyone return from his evil way now, and amend your ways and your doings.”’
- Ps 49:1–2For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah. Hear this, all you peoples. Listen, all you inhabitants of the world,
- Jer 26:2“Yahweh says: ‘Stand in the court of Yahweh’s house, and speak to all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in Yahweh’s house, all the words that I command you to speak to them. Don’t omit a word.
- Jer 19:14–15Then Jeremiah came from Topheth, where Yahweh had sent him to prophesy; and he stood in the court of Yahweh’s house, and said to all the people:
- Jer 35:13“Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘Go, and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, “Will you not receive instruction to listen to my words?” says Yahweh.
- Jer 38:1–2Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashhur, and Jucal the son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur the son of Malchijah, heard the words that Jeremiah spoke to all the people, saying,
- Mark 7:14–15He called all the multitude to himself, and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, and understand.
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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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