Jeremiah 28:6

Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place.

Even the prophet {H5030} Jeremiah {H3414} said {H559}, Amen {H543}: the LORD {H3068} do {H6213} so: the LORD {H3068} perform {H6965} thy words {H1697} which thou hast prophesied {H5012}, to bring again {H7725} the vessels {H3627} of the LORD'S {H3068} house {H1004}, and all that is carried away captive {H1473}, from Babylon {H894} into this place {H4725}.

the prophet Yirmeyahu said, "Amen! May ADONAI do it! May ADONAI fulfill the words you have prophesied and bring back from Bavel to this place the articles from ADONAI's house and all the people who were carried away captive!

“Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon.

even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: Jehovah do so; Jehovah perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of Jehovah’s house, and all them of the captivity, from Babylon unto this place.

Commentary

Jeremiah 28:6 captures a pivotal moment in the prophetic ministry of Jeremiah, revealing his human desire for peace amidst the harsh realities of God's judgment. This verse records Jeremiah's initial, almost hopeful, response to the false prophet Hananiah's optimistic prophecy of a swift return from Babylonian captivity.

Context

This verse is set during a dramatic confrontation in the temple courts of Jerusalem, around 594 BC, just after the first major deportation of Judah to Babylon. The prophet Hananiah had publicly declared that within two years, God would break the yoke of Babylon, return the temple vessels, and bring back all the captives (Jeremiah 28:2-4). This was a popular message, contrasting sharply with Jeremiah's consistent prophecy of seventy years of exile as divine punishment for Judah's sins (Jeremiah 25:11, Jeremiah 29:10).

Jeremiah's "Amen" here is not an endorsement of Hananiah's prophecy as true, but rather an expression of a deep, human longing for such good news to be God's will. He desires the restoration of Judah and the temple vessels, which had been carried away by Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 25:13-17, Daniel 1:2).

Key Themes

  • The Human Desire for Restoration: Jeremiah, despite being God's messenger of judgment, still yearns for the well-being of his people and the restoration of God's house. His "Amen" reflects a profound hope for divine intervention and an end to suffering.
  • The Tension Between Hope and Prophecy: This verse highlights the tension between what people want to hear (peace, swift return) and what God has actually revealed (judgment, prolonged exile). Jeremiah's statement shows a prophet wrestling with this dichotomy, wishing the easier path were true.
  • God's Sovereignty and Timing: While Jeremiah expresses a wish, the ultimate fulfillment of prophecy rests solely on God's will and timing, not on human desires or false assurances. The true return of the captives and vessels would indeed happen, but on God's terms and timeline, not Hananiah's.

Linguistic Insights

The word "Amen" (Hebrew: אָמֵן, 'āmēn) is a powerful affirmation, meaning "so be it," "truly," or "let it be established." In this context, Jeremiah uses it not as a confirmation of Hananiah's truthfulness, but as a heartfelt prayer or wish that God would indeed perform such a gracious act. It underscores the sincerity of Jeremiah's desire for his people's deliverance, even as he knows the true word of the Lord is otherwise.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 28:6 offers valuable lessons for believers today:

  • Discernment in the Face of Popular Opinion: It reminds us to test all prophecies and teachings against the established Word of God, even when the message is comforting or popular (1 John 4:1).
  • The Heart of the True Prophet: A true servant of God, even when delivering difficult truths, still deeply desires the good of God's people and the fulfillment of His ultimate redemptive plan.
  • Patience in God's Timing: We are encouraged to trust in God's perfect timing and His sovereign plan, even when it involves periods of waiting or hardship, rather than chasing after quick fixes or false hopes.
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Cross-References

  • 1 Kings 1:36

    And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so [too].

  • Psalms 41:13

    Blessed [be] the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.

  • Jeremiah 11:5

    That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as [it is] this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD.

  • Revelation 1:18

    [I am] he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

  • Jeremiah 28:3

    Within two full years will I bring again into this place all the vessels of the LORD'S house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place, and carried them to Babylon:

  • 2 Corinthians 1:20

    For all the promises of God in him [are] yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

  • Numbers 5:22

    And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make [thy] belly to swell, and [thy] thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen.
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