King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee, saying, Buy thee my field that [is] in Anathoth: for the right of redemption [is] thine to buy [it].
Complete Jewish Bible:
'Hanam'el, the son of your uncle Shalum, will approach you and say, "Buy my field at 'Anatot; you have next-of-kin's right to redeem it; so buy it."'"
Berean Standard Bible:
Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’
American Standard Version:
Behold, Hanamel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee, saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth; for the right of redemption is thine to buy it.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Behold, Hanameel{H2601} the son{H1121} of Shallum{H7967} thine uncle{H1730} shall come{H935} unto thee, saying{H559}, Buy{H7069} thee my field{H7704} that is in Anathoth{H6068}: for the right{H4941} of redemption{H1353} is thine to buy{H7069} it.
Cross-References (KJV):
Jeremiah 1:1
- ¶ The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that [were] in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:
Leviticus 25:25
- If thy brother be waxen poor, and hath sold away [some] of his possession, and if any of his kin come to redeem it, then shall he redeem that which his brother sold.
Jeremiah 11:21
- Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:
Leviticus 25:34
- But the field of the suburbs of their cities may not be sold; for it [is] their perpetual possession.
Mark 11:2
- And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring [him].
Mark 11:6
- And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
Numbers 35:2
- Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give [also] unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them.
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Commentary for Jeremiah 32:7
Jeremiah 32:7 is a verse set within the historical context of the late 7th century BCE, during a period of great turmoil for the Kingdom of Judah. At this time, the Babylonian empire was ascendant, and under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar II, it had already laid siege to Jerusalem once. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," had been prophesying the fall of Jerusalem due to the people's unfaithfulness to God and their failure to turn from their wicked ways.
In this verse, Jeremiah is given a sign through a family transaction. His cousin Hanameel comes to him with an offer to purchase a field in Anathoth, a town north of Jerusalem that was part of the tribal lands of Benjamin. This offer is significant for several reasons. Firstly, it occurs while Jeremiah is imprisoned in the court of the guard by King Zedekiah, as Jeremiah's prophecies were viewed as treasonous and demoralizing. Secondly, the timing of the offer, during a siege, seems nonsensical from a worldly perspective, as real estate would be at its least valuable when the city was under threat and the future so uncertain.
However, the transaction is laden with symbolic importance. The field in Anathoth is available for purchase because of the law of redemption, which allowed a relative to buy back property that had been sold outside the family (Leviticus 25:25-28). This right of redemption was a legal and moral obligation to preserve family landholdings and was a foreshadowing of the spiritual redemption that God would provide to His people. Jeremiah's purchase of the field, therefore, serves as a prophetic act, signifying hope and restoration. Despite the impending destruction, God was promising that life would return to normal and that the people would one day return to their land. It was a tangible sign of God's commitment to His people and His promise to restore their fortunes, as He would not allow His covenant with them to be utterly destroyed.
In summary, Jeremiah 32:7 encapsulates themes of hope, redemption, and the enduring faithfulness of God amidst the backdrop of political upheaval and personal hardship. It underscores the importance of trusting in God's promises, even when circumstances appear dire. Jeremiah's obedience in purchasing the field serves as an act of faith, affirming that God's plans for His people extend beyond their present suffering to a future of restoration and peace.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2601
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲנַמְאֵל
Transliteration: Chănamʼêl
Pronunciation: khan-am-ale'
Description: probably by orthographical variation for חֲנַנְאֵל; Chanamel, an Israelite; Hanameel. - 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. - Strong's Number: H7967
There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׁלּוּם
Transliteration: Shallûwm
Pronunciation: shal-loom'
Description: or (shorter) שַׁלֻּם; the same as שִׁלּוּם; Shallum, the name of fourteen Israelites; Shallum. - Strong's Number: H1730
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דּוֹד
Transliteration: dôwd
Pronunciation: dode
Description: or (shortened) דֹּד; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e.; (figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle; (well-) beloved, father's brother, love, uncle. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - 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. - Strong's Number: H7069
There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָנָה
Transliteration: qânâh
Pronunciation: kaw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own; attain, buy(-er), teach to keep cattle, get, provoke to jealousy, possess(-or), purchase, recover, redeem, [idiom] surely, [idiom] verily. - Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. - Strong's Number: H6068
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲנָתוֹת
Transliteration: ʻĂnâthôwth
Pronunciation: an-aw-thoth'
Description: plural of עֲנָת; Anathoth, the name of two Israelites, also of a place in Pal; Anathoth. - Strong's Number: H4941
There are 406 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִשְׁפָּט
Transliteration: mishpâṭ
Pronunciation: mish-pawt'
Description: from שָׁפַט; properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or collective), including the act, the place, the suit, the crime, and the penalty; abstractly, justice, including a participant's right or privilege (statutory or customary), or even a style; [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. - Strong's Number: H1353
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גְּאֻלָּה
Transliteration: gᵉʼullâh
Pronunciation: gheh-ool-law'
Description: xlit gᵉullâh corrected to gᵉʼullâh; feminine passive participle of גָּאַל; redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship; kindred, redeem, redemption, right.