Jeremiah 28:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, [and] in the fifth month, [that] Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which [was] of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

That same year, at the beginning of the reign of Tzidkiyahu king of Y'hudah, in the fifth month of the fourth year, Hananyah the son of 'Azur the prophet, from Giv'on, spoke to me in ADONAI's house in front of the cohanim and all the people, saying,

Berean Standard Bible:

In the fifth month of that same year, the fourth year, near the beginning of the reign of King Zedekiah of Judah, the prophet Hananiah son of Azzur, who was from Gibeon, said to me in the house of the LORD in the presence of the priests and all the people:

American Standard Version:

And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azzur, the prophet, who was of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of Jehovah, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And it came to pass the same year^{H8141}, in the beginning^{H7225} of the reign^{H4467} of Zedekiah^{H6667} king^{H4428} of Judah^{H3063}, in the fourth^{H7243} year^{H8141}, and in the fifth^{H2549} month^{H2320}, that Hananiah^{H2608} the son^{H1121} of Azur^{H5809} the prophet^{H5030}, which was of Gibeon^{H1391}, spake^{H559} unto me in the house^{H1004} of the LORD^{H3068}, in the presence^{H5869} of the priests^{H3548} and of all the people^{H5971}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Jeremiah 28:1

Jeremiah 28:1 sets the stage for a significant confrontation between the true prophet Jeremiah and a false prophet named Hananiah. The verse provides a precise historical context, situating the narrative in the fourth year of the reign of King Zedekiah, who was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile. This period was marked by political turmoil and impending doom as the Babylonian empire loomed over the kingdom of Judah.

The mention of the fifth month is significant as it likely refers to the month of Av, a period when several calamities in Jewish history occurred, including the destruction of the First and Second Temples. Hananiah, identified as the son of Azur and a prophet from Gibeon—a town known for its association with deception in the time of Joshua—publicly challenges Jeremiah's prophecies in the Temple, in front of the priests and the people. This public setting underscores the importance of the event and the gravity of the confrontation.

Hananiah's message, which unfolds in the subsequent verses, stands in stark contrast to Jeremiah's dire warnings of extended Babylonian captivity. Hananiah offers a hopeful prophecy, promising the return of the exiles and the Temple's vessels within two years, suggesting a quick end to Babylonian rule. This optimistic forecast would have been appealing to a people suffering under the weight of impending exile and the loss of national sovereignty.

The themes present in this verse include the struggle between true and false prophecy, the political and spiritual crisis facing Judah, and the profound impact of prophetic utterances on the morale and future of the nation. Jeremiah's subsequent response to Hananiah's prophecy serves to highlight the importance of discerning the true word of God amidst a sea of conflicting messages and the dangers of false hope in times of national distress.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

1. Strong's Number: H8141
   There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁנֶה
   Transliteration: shâneh
   Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
   Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly).
   
2. Strong's Number: H7225
   There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רֵאשִׁית
   Transliteration: rêʼshîyth
   Pronunciation: ray-sheeth'
   Description: from the same as רֹאשׁ; the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit); beginning, chief(-est), first(-fruits, part, time), principal thing.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4467
   There are 113 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מַמְלָכָה
   Transliteration: mamlâkâh
   Pronunciation: mam-law-kaw'
   Description: from מָלַךְ; dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm); kingdom, king's, reign, royal.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6667
   There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צִדְקִיָּה
   Transliteration: Tsidqîyâh
   Pronunciation: tsid-kee-yaw'
   Description: or צִדְקִיָּהוּ; from צֶדֶק and יָהּ; right of Jah; Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites; Zedekiah, Zidkijah.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
6. Strong's Number: H3063
   There are 754 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוּדָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhûwdâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-hoo-daw'
   Description: from יָדָה; celebrated; Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory; Judah.
   
7. Strong's Number: H7243
   There are 54 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רְבִיעִי
   Transliteration: rᵉbîyʻîy
   Pronunciation: reb-ee-ee'
   Description: or רְבִעִי; from רָבַע; fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth; foursquare, fourth (part).
   
8. Strong's Number: H2549
   There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֲמִישִׁי
   Transliteration: chămîyshîy
   Pronunciation: kham-ee-shee'
   Description: or חֲמִשִּׁי; ordinal from חָמֵשׁ; fifth; also a fifth; fifth (part).
   
9. Strong's Number: H2320
   There are 224 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֹדֶשׁ
   Transliteration: chôdesh
   Pronunciation: kho'-desh
   Description: from חָדַשׁ; the new moon; by implication, a month; month(-ly), new moon.
   
10. Strong's Number: H2608
    There are 28 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֲנַנְיָה
    Transliteration: Chănanyâh
    Pronunciation: khan-an-yaw'
    Description: or חֲנַנְיָהוּ; from חָנַן and יָהּ; Jah has favored; Chananjah, the name of thirteen Israelites; Hananiah.
    
11. Strong's Number: H1121
    There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בֵּן
    Transliteration: bên
    Pronunciation: bane
    Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
    
12. Strong's Number: H5809
    There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַזּוּר
    Transliteration: ʻAzzûwr
    Pronunciation: az-zoor'
    Description: or עַזֻּר; from עָזַר; helpful; Azzur, the name of three Israelites; Azur, Azzur.
    
13. Strong's Number: H5030
    There are 288 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָבִיא
    Transliteration: nâbîyʼ
    Pronunciation: naw-bee'
    Description: from נָבָא; a prophet or (generally) inspired man; prophecy, that prophesy, prophet.
    
14. Strong's Number: H1391
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: גִּבְעוֹן
    Transliteration: Gibʻôwn
    Pronunciation: ghib-ohn'
    Description: from the same as גֶּבַע; hilly; Gibon, a place in Palestine; Gibeon.
    
15. 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.
    
16. Strong's Number: H1004
    There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: בַּיִת
    Transliteration: bayith
    Pronunciation: bah'-yith
    Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
    
17. 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.
    
18. Strong's Number: H5869
    There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַיִן
    Transliteration: ʻayin
    Pronunciation: ah'-yin
    Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves).
    
19. Strong's Number: H3548
    There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֹּהֵן
    Transliteration: kôhên
    Pronunciation: ko-hane'
    Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.
    
20. Strong's Number: H5971
    There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עַם
    Transliteration: ʻam
    Pronunciation: am
    Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.