Jeremiah 32:28

Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it:

Therefore thus saith {H559} the LORD {H3068}; Behold, I will give {H5414} this city {H5892} into the hand {H3027} of the Chaldeans {H3778}, and into the hand {H3027} of Nebuchadrezzar {H5019} king {H4428} of Babylon {H894}, and he shall take {H3920} it:

Therefore, here is what ADONAI says: 'I will hand this city over to the Kasdim and to N'vukhadretzar king of Bavel; and he will capture it.

Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it.

Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it:

Commentary

Jeremiah 32:28 delivers a powerful declaration from the LORD, confirming the impending capture of Jerusalem by the Babylonian forces. This verse is a direct, unambiguous statement of divine judgment being executed upon the city and its inhabitants due to their persistent idolatry and disobedience.

Context

This prophecy is delivered by the prophet Jeremiah during a pivotal and intensely challenging period in Judah's history. At this time, Jeremiah himself was imprisoned in the court of the guard in Jerusalem, a consequence of his unwavering and unpopular prophecies of doom against the city. The Babylonian army, led by King Nebuchadrezzar (often spelled Nebuchadnezzar), had already laid siege to Jerusalem. The people, including King Zedekiah, were desperate, yet many still refused to believe Jeremiah's warnings. Verse 28 serves as a stark confirmation of God's earlier pronouncements, emphasizing that the fall of Jerusalem was not merely a military defeat but a divinely ordained consequence.

Key Themes

  • Divine Judgment and Sovereignty: The phrase "I will give this city" highlights God's active role in the unfolding events. It underscores His supreme authority over nations and their destinies. The capture of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans (Babylonians) was not an accident of history but a direct act of God's judgment against His rebellious people. This theme resonates with God's declaration of the end from the beginning.
  • Fulfillment of Prophecy: This verse confirms the certainty of Jeremiah's many earlier prophecies regarding the Babylonian exile. It serves as a testament to the reliability of God's word and the inevitability of His plans.
  • Consequences of Disobedience: The fall of Jerusalem was a severe consequence for generations of unfaithfulness, idol worship, and disregard for God's covenant and His prophets.

Linguistic Insights

The name "Nebuchadrezzar" (נְבוּכַדְרֶאצַּר, Nᵊḇūḵaḏreʾṣṣar) is an older KJV spelling for the Babylonian king, more commonly known as Nebuchadnezzar (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר, Nᵊḇūḵaḏneʾṣṣar). Both forms refer to the same powerful monarch who brought about the destruction of Jerusalem and the exile of Judah. The Hebrew phrase "וְנָתַתִּי אֶת־הָעִיר הַזֹּאת" (vᵊnātattî ’eṯ-hā‘îr hazzō’t), translated "I will give this city," uses a causative verb, emphasizing God's direct agency and intentionality in delivering Jerusalem into the hands of its enemies.

Practical Application

Jeremiah 32:28 reminds believers today of several enduring truths:

  • God's Word is True and Reliable: Just as God's prophecies concerning Jerusalem's fall came to pass, so too will His promises of salvation and His warnings of judgment. This calls for attentive listening and obedience to His commands.
  • God's Sovereignty in All Circumstances: Even in times of immense hardship and judgment, God remains in control. Understanding His sovereignty can bring peace even amidst chaos, knowing that He has a greater purpose, which for Israel included a future of hope and restoration.
  • The Seriousness of Disobedience: The fall of Jerusalem serves as a powerful historical warning about the consequences of persistent rebellion against God. It underscores the importance of repentance and living in accordance with His will.
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Cross-References

  • Jeremiah 32:3

    For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it;

  • Jeremiah 32:24

    Behold the mounts, they are come unto the city to take it; and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight against it, because of the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence: and what thou hast spoken is come to pass; and, behold, thou seest [it].

  • Jeremiah 19:7

    And I will make void the counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in this place; and I will cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies, and by the hands of them that seek their lives: and their carcases will I give to be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth.

  • Jeremiah 19:12

    Thus will I do unto this place, saith the LORD, and to the inhabitants thereof, and [even] make this city as Tophet:

  • Jeremiah 32:36

    And now therefore thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, concerning this city, whereof ye say, It shall be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence;

  • Jeremiah 20:5

    Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.

  • 2 Chronicles 36:17

    Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age: he gave [them] all into his hand.
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