In Jerusalem, then, Jeremiah the prophet relayed all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah
Parallel translations
- WEB Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
- KJV Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
- NKJV Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
- NASB Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem
- NLT So Jeremiah the prophet delivered the message to King Zedekiah of Judah.
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Quick answer
Jeremiah faithfully delivers the full message to Zedekiah in Jerusalem. The prophet does not soften God's word.
Overview
Despite the danger and the king's likely displeasure, Jeremiah speaks all these words plainly. His faithfulness models the prophet's duty to declare God's message without compromise. The verse highlights the integrity required of those who carry the LORD's word to people in power.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- 1 Sam 3:18So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.”
- 1 Sam 15:16–24“Stop!” exclaimed Samuel. “Let me tell you what the LORD said to me last night.” “Tell me,” Saul replied.
- Acts 20:27For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
- Matt 14:4because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.”
- 2 Sam 12:7–12Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.
- 1 Kgs 22:14But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.”
- 1 Kgs 21:19Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’”
- Ezek 2:7But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
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Christ at the center
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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