Jeremiah 24:4

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

The word of ADONAI came to me:

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

American Standard Version:

And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Again the word^{H1697} of the LORD^{H3068} came unto me, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Jeremiah 24:4

Jeremiah 24:4 is a part of a larger prophetic vision given to the prophet Jeremiah during a significant period in Jewish history, around the end of the 7th century BCE and the beginning of the 6th century BCE. This was a time of great upheaval and distress for the kingdom of Judah, as it faced the looming threat of the Babylonian Empire. Jeremiah's prophetic ministry occurred during the reigns of the last few kings of Judah, leading up to the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BCE and the subsequent Babylonian exile.

In Jeremiah 24, the prophet is shown two baskets of figs placed before the temple of the Lord, symbolizing the people of Judah who had been taken into exile in Babylon and those who remained in the land of Judah or had fled to Egypt. The verse in question, Jeremiah 24:4, is part of God's explanation to Jeremiah regarding the meaning of the vision: "Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying," which introduces the divine interpretation of the symbolic vision.

The themes present in this verse include God's sovereignty over nations, divine judgment, and hope for restoration. God declares that the good figs represent the exiles, whom He will regard as good, planting them back in their homeland and not plucking them up. In contrast, the bad figs symbolize King Zedekiah, his officials, and the remaining people in Judah and Egypt, who are destined for punishment due to their idolatry and disobedience.

This verse reflects the historical context of the time, where the people of Judah were facing the consequences of their actions. It also highlights the theme of hope for those in exile, promising that despite their current circumstances, God has a plan for their future and will eventually restore them to their land. This message would have been both a warning and a source of comfort to the people of Judah, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to God amidst trials and tribulations.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1697
   There are 1290 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָּבָר
   Transliteration: dâbâr
   Pronunciation: daw-baw'
   Description: from דָבַר; a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause; act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
3. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.