Category: Jeremiah

1 The word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke to Baruch the son of Neriah, when he wrote these words in a book at the dictation of Jeremiah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah: 2 “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to you, O Baruch:” 3 You…

Jeremiah 23:11 is about the corruption and hypocrisy of the prophets and priests of Judah, who were leading the people astray with false teachings and idolatry, ultimately bringing destruction upon themselves and the nation. 11 “Both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in my house I have found their evil, declares the Lord.” Setting the…

Jeremiah 1:2 is about the commissioning of Jeremiah as a prophet by emphasizing his divine appointment and purpose. 2 to whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. Setting the Scene for Jeremiah 1:2 In Jeremiah chapter…

Jeremiah 4:9 is about the impending destruction that is to come upon Judah as a consequence of their disobedience and turning away from God. 9 “In that day, declares the Lord, courage shall fail both king and officials. The priests shall be appalled and the prophets astounded.” Setting the Scene for Jeremiah 4:9 In Jeremiah…

Jeremiah 3:31 is about God expressing disappointment with the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, comparing their behavior to that of a wayward child who rejects the love and guidance of a devoted father. 31 And they have built the high places of Topheth, which is in the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, to burn their…

Jeremiah 11:9 is about the consequences of breaking a covenant with God and the need for repentance and adherence to divine laws. 9 And the Lord said to me, “A conspiracy has been found among the men of Judah and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem. Setting the Scene for Jeremiah 11:9 In Jeremiah chapter 11,…

Jeremiah 3:22 is about the enduring mercy and forgiveness of God, inviting the people of Israel to return to Him despite their waywardness and sins. 22 “Return, O faithless sons; I will heal your faithlessness.” “Behold, we come to you, for you are the Lord our God. Setting the Scene for Jeremiah 3:22 In Jeremiah…

Jeremiah 4:23 is about a metaphorical representation of the desolation and destruction that will come upon the land due to the sins and disobedience of the people. 23 I looked on the earth, and behold, it was without form and void; and to the heavens, and they had no light. Setting the Scene for Jeremiah…

Jeremiah 23:23-24 is about emphasizing the all-knowing, omnipresent nature of God, highlighting that He sees and knows everything, even the innermost thoughts and intentions of the heart, and cannot be confined to a limited physical space. 23 “Am I a God at hand, declares the Lord, and not a God far away?” 24 Can a…

Jeremiah 33:1-3 is about God’s promise to restore and rebuild His people when they call out to Him in prayer, emphasizing His willingness to show great and hidden things that they do not know. 1 The word of the Lord came to Jeremiah a second time, while he was still shut up in the court…