And the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying,
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh’s word came to Jeremiah, saying,
- KJV Moreover the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, saying,
- BSB Moreover, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
- NKJV Moreover the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying,
- NLT The Lord gave another message to Jeremiah. He said,
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Quick answer
Another word from the LORD comes to Jeremiah. It addresses doubts about whether God has rejected His people.
Overview
This formula introduces God's response to a discouraging report circulating among the people. It prepares for a reassurance that God has not finally cast off Israel and Judah. The repeated divine word stresses that hope rests on God's own declaration, not human speculation.
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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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