Jeremiah 35:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then the word of ADONAI came to Yirmeyahu:

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:

American Standard Version:

Then came the word of Jehovah unto Jeremiah, saying,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then came the word^{H1697} of the LORD^{H3068} unto Jeremiah^{H3414}, saying^{H559},

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Commentary for Jeremiah 35:12

Jeremiah 35:12 is a part of a larger narrative in the book of Jeremiah, which is set during a time of great upheaval in Judah's history. The kingdom was facing the threat of the Babylonian empire, and God had called Jeremiah to deliver a message of judgment due to the people's idolatry and disobedience.

In the verses leading up to Jeremiah 35:12, Jeremiah is instructed by God to invite the Rechabites, a nomadic clan known for their strict adherence to the commands of their ancestor Jonadab, to the temple to offer them wine. The Rechabites refuse the wine, remaining faithful to their forefather's command to abstain from wine, to not build houses, and to not sow seed or have vineyards, but to live in tents and follow a nomadic lifestyle. This act of obedience is then contrasted with the disobedience of the people of Judah and Jerusalem, who have not listened to God's commands.

In Jeremiah 35:12, the text states, "Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying," which serves as a pivot point in the narrative. Following this verse, God uses the Rechabites' faithfulness to their human father as a rebuke to the people of Judah and Jerusalem for their failure to obey the Lord, their heavenly Father. God commends the Rechabites for their obedience and promises to reward them, using their example to highlight the hypocrisy and disobedience of His own people, who have ignored His commands and suffered the consequences.

The themes present in this verse include obedience to God, the contrast between human faithfulness and divine disobedience, and the idea of God's judgment and reward based on one's actions. The historical context underscores the tension between the covenant people of God and their failure to live up to the covenant responsibilities, as well as the prophetic role of Jeremiah as a messenger delivering both warnings and promises from the Lord.

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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: 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.
   
4. 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.