Jeremiah 27:19

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,

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},

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,

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,

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,

Commentary

Jeremiah 27:19 delivers a solemn declaration from the LORD of hosts, specifically addressing the fate of the remaining sacred vessels and furnishings within Jerusalem. This verse is part of a larger prophetic message delivered by Jeremiah during a critical period in Judah's history, warning against rebellion and advocating submission to Babylon as God's chosen instrument of judgment.

Context

This prophecy is set in the early years of King Zedekiah's reign, a time when Judah was facing imminent threat from the rising Babylonian empire. Jeremiah's message was deeply unpopular, as he consistently urged surrender to Nebuchadnezzar, contradicting the comforting, yet false, assurances given by other prophets who promised swift deliverance and the return of already plundered temple articles. Verse 19 focuses on the precious items still left in Jerusalem's temple—the pillars, the bronze sea, the bases, and other vessels—predicting their inevitable capture and removal by the Babylonians, rather than their immediate restoration as the false prophets claimed.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty: The declaration "thus saith the LORD of hosts" underscores God's absolute authority and control over all nations and their destinies, including the fate of sacred objects. He dictates the outcome, not human kings or false prophets.
  • Impending Judgment and Exile: The verse implicitly foreshadows the complete destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple, leading to the predicted seventy-year Babylonian captivity. Even the temple's most prominent features would not be spared.
  • Truth vs. Falsehood: Jeremiah's prophecy stood in stark contrast to the deceptive messages of false prophets who offered easy hope, highlighting the painful truth of God's judgment.
  • The Significance of Temple Furnishings: The mention of "the pillars, and concerning the sea, and concerning the bases" refers to iconic elements of the magnificent structure of Solomon's Temple, specifically the two great bronze pillars (Jachin and Boaz), the large bronze laver known as the "sea," and its wheeled bases. These were not just functional items but symbolic representations of God's presence and covenant with Israel.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "the LORD of hosts" (Hebrew: Yahweh Sabaoth) is a powerful divine title frequently used in the prophetic books. It emphasizes God's omnipotence, His command over heavenly armies (hosts) and earthly powers, and His universal dominion. In this context, it reinforces the certainty and authority of the judgment being pronounced, indicating that the word comes from the supreme commander of all.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 27:19 reminds us that God's word, though sometimes difficult to hear, always proves true. It challenges us to discern between comforting lies and uncomfortable truths, especially when facing hardship. Just as the temple's precious items were subject to God's sovereign plan, so too are our possessions, circumstances, and even our most cherished institutions. This verse encourages trust in God's ultimate control and His faithfulness, even when His plans involve disciplinary action or significant loss, knowing that His purposes will ultimately prevail and lead to restoration (as seen in the eventual return of these sacred items).

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Cross-References

  • 2 Kings 25:13

    And the pillars of brass that [were] in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that [was] in the house of the LORD, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.

  • Jeremiah 52:17

    Also the pillars of brass that [were] in the house of the LORD, and the bases, and the brasen sea that [was] in the house of the LORD, the Chaldeans brake, and carried all the brass of them to Babylon.

  • Jeremiah 52:23

    And there were ninety and six pomegranates on a side; [and] all the pomegranates upon the network [were] an hundred round about.

  • 2 Kings 25:17

    The height of the one pillar [was] eighteen cubits, and the chapiter upon it [was] brass: and the height of the chapiter three cubits; and the wreathen work, and pomegranates upon the chapiter round about, all of brass: and like unto these had the second pillar with wreathen work.

  • 2 Chronicles 4:2

    Also he made a molten sea of ten cubits from brim to brim, round in compass, and five cubits the height thereof; and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about.

  • 2 Chronicles 4:16

    The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the LORD of bright brass.

  • 1 Kings 7:15

    For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about.
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