Jeremiah 27:19

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

For thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning the residue of the vessels that remain in this city,

Complete Jewish Bible:

For this is what ADONAI-Tzva'ot says concerning the columns, the Sea, the bases and the rest of the articles still here in this city,

Berean Standard Bible:

For this is what the LORD of Hosts says about the pillars, the sea, the bases, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city,

American Standard Version:

For thus saith Jehovah of hosts concerning the pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases, and concerning the residue of the vessels that are left in this city,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For thus saith^{H559} the LORD^{H3068} of hosts^{H6635} concerning the pillars^{H5982}, and concerning the sea^{H3220}, and concerning the bases^{H4350}, and concerning the residue^{H3499} of the vessels^{H3627} that remain^{H3498} in this city^{H5892},

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Commentary for Jeremiah 27:19

Jeremiah 27:19 is a part of a larger prophetic oracle delivered by Jeremiah, which is set within the historical context of the final years of the Kingdom of Judah, just before its destruction by the Babylonians in 586 BCE. Jeremiah, often called the "weeping prophet," is known for his messages of judgment and calls for repentance. This particular verse is embedded in a section where Jeremiah is instructed by God to relay a message to the remnant of people left in Jerusalem after the initial deportation to Babylon, including King Zedekiah and the priests, prophets, and all the people.

In this verse, the Lord of hosts (a title emphasizing God's power and sovereignty over all heavenly and earthly armies) speaks specifically about the sacred temple vessels. The "pillars," "the sea," and "the bases" refer to prominent features of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. The pillars were large bronze structures named Jachin and Boaz, which stood at the entrance of the temple. "The sea" was a large basin used for the priests' ritual washings, and "the bases" likely referred to the bases of both the pillars and other temple furniture. These items were not only valuable in material terms but also held deep religious and cultural significance for the Israelites as they were integral to the temple's functioning and the worship of Yahweh.

The verse serves as a warning that these remaining vessels, which the people might have considered safe due to their association with the temple, would not escape the coming judgment. The broader context of Jeremiah's prophecy is a call to the people and their leaders to submit to the yoke of Babylonian rule, as God had ordained it as a form of punishment for their idolatry and disobedience. Refusal to do so would result in the loss of even the sacred temple items, which would be carried off to Babylon, as indeed happened when Nebuchadnezzar's forces later sacked Jerusalem and plundered the temple.

In summary, Jeremiah 27:19 reflects the themes of divine judgment, the impermanence of material symbols of faith, and the importance of heeding God's warnings delivered through His prophets. It underscores the sovereignty of God over all nations and things, and it serves as a solemn reminder that neither religious artifacts nor places of worship are immune from divine judgment if they become tools for false assurance rather than genuine faith and obedience.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. 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.
   
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: H6635
   There are 463 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָבָא
   Transliteration: tsâbâʼ
   Pronunciation: tsaw-baw'
   Description: or (feminine) צְבָאָה; from צָבָא; a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship); appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare).
   
4. Strong's Number: H5982
   There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עַמּוּד
   Transliteration: ʻammûwd
   Pronunciation: am-mood'
   Description: or עַמֻּד; from עָמַד; a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3220
   There are 339 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָם
   Transliteration: yâm
   Pronunciation: yawm
   Description: from an unused root meaning to roar; a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin; locally, the west, or (rarely) the south; sea ([idiom] -faring man, (-shore)), south, west (-ern, side, -ward).
   
6. Strong's Number: H4350
   There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מְכוֹנָה
   Transliteration: mᵉkôwnâh
   Pronunciation: mek-o-naw'
   Description: or מְכֹנָה; feminine of מָכוֹן; a pedestal, also a spot; base.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3499
   There are 95 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יֶתֶר
   Transliteration: yether
   Pronunciation: yeh'-ther
   Description: from יָתַר; properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free); [phrase] abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with.
   
8. Strong's Number: H3627
   There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: כְּלִי
   Transliteration: kᵉlîy
   Pronunciation: kel-ee'
   Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever.
   
9. Strong's Number: H3498
   There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָתַר
   Transliteration: yâthar
   Pronunciation: yaw-thar'
   Description: a primitive root; to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively, to leave, cause to abound, preserve; excel, leave (a remnant), left behind, too much, make plenteous, preserve, (be, let) remain(-der, -ing, -nant), reserve, residue, rest.
   
10. Strong's Number: H5892
    There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עִיר
    Transliteration: ʻîyr
    Pronunciation: eer
    Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.