This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
Parallel translations
- WEB The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,
- KJV The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
- 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 new word comes to Jeremiah from the LORD, opening the 'Book of Consolation.' The tone shifts from judgment to promised restoration.
Overview
Chapters 30-33 form a section of comfort and hope amid Jeremiah's largely somber prophecy. This opening verse signals a fresh divine message centered on Israel's future restoration. It reminds readers that God's purpose in judgment is ultimately redemptive.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 2
- Jer 26:15But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.”
- Jer 1:1–2These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
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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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