Jeremiah 32:1

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which [was] the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar.

Complete Jewish Bible:

This is the word that came to Yirmeyahu from ADONAI in the tenth year of Tzidkiyahu king of Y'hudah, which was the eighteenth year of N'vukhadretzar.

Berean Standard Bible:

This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar.

American Standard Version:

The word that came to Jeremiah from Jehovah in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadrezzar.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The word^{H1697} that came to Jeremiah^{H3414} from the LORD^{H3068} in the tenth^{H6224} year^{H8141} of Zedekiah^{H6667} king^{H4428} of Judah^{H3063}, which was the eighteenth^{{H8083}{H6240}{H8141}} year^{H8141} of Nebuchadrezzar^{H5019}.

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Commentary for Jeremiah 32:1

Jeremiah 32:1 sets the stage for a significant moment in the prophetic ministry of Jeremiah, who is often referred to as the "weeping prophet." This verse places us in the historical context of the late 7th century to early 6th century BCE. At this time, Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, was on the throne in Jerusalem, and it was the tenth year of his reign, which corresponds to the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar's rule over the Neo-Babylonian Empire.

The significance of this verse is underscored by the fact that it introduces a pivotal chapter in which Jeremiah is instructed by God to purchase a field in his hometown of Anathoth, despite the imminent threat of the Babylonian army. This action is symbolic, representing God's promise of restoration and hope for the future, even in the midst of Judah's dire circumstances. The nation was facing divine judgment for its idolatry and sin, which would culminate in the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile.

Jeremiah's obedience to this divine command, amidst the backdrop of political turmoil and impending doom, serves as a powerful testament to his faith and the enduring covenant between God and His people. It also highlights the themes of prophecy, divine judgment, and the assurance of eventual redemption and return from exile, which are central to the message of the book of Jeremiah. This act of purchasing land when the future looked so bleak was a tangible expression of Jeremiah's faith in God's long-term promises to His people.

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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: H3414
   There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִרְמְיָה
   Transliteration: Yirmᵉyâh
   Pronunciation: yir-meh-yaw'
   Description: or יִרְמְיָהוּ; from רוּם and יָהּ; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites; Jeremiah.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6224
   There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֲשִׂירִי
   Transliteration: ʻăsîyrîy
   Pronunciation: as-ee-ree'
   Description: from עֶשֶׂר; tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or (feminine) part; tenth (part).
   
5. 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).
   
6. 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.
   
7. 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.
   
8. 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.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8083
   There are 105 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁמֹנֶה
   Transliteration: shᵉmôneh
   Pronunciation: shem-o-neh'
   Description: or שְׁמוֹנֶה; feminine שְׁמֹנָה; or שְׁמוֹנָה; apparently from שָׁמֵן through the idea of plumpness; a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth; eight(-een, -eenth), eighth.
   
10. Strong's Number: H6240
    There are 292 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עָשָׂר
    Transliteration: ʻâsâr
    Pronunciation: aw-sawr'
    Description: for עֶשֶׂר; ten (only in combination), i.e. -teen; also (ordinal) -teenth; (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th).
    
11. Strong's Number: H5019
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר
    Transliteration: Nᵉbûwkadneʼtstsar
    Pronunciation: neb-oo-kad-nets-tsar'
    Description: or נְבֻּכַדְנֶאצַּר; (2 Kings 24:1,10), or נְבוּכַדְנֶצַּר; (Esther 2:6; Daniel 1:18), or נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר; or נְבוּכַדְרֶאצּוֹר; (Ezra 2:1; Jeremiah 49:28), or foreign derivation; Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon; Nebuchadnezzar, Nebuchadrezzar.