Jeremiah 19:1
Jeremiah 19:1 in Multiple Translations
This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests,
Thus saith the LORD, Go and get a potter’s earthen bottle, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests;
Thus said Jehovah, Go, and buy a potter’s earthen bottle, and take of the elders of the people, and of the elders of the priests;
This is what the Lord has said: Go and get for money a potter's bottle made of earth, and take with you some of the responsible men of the people and of the priests;
This is what the Lord says: Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests with you,
Thus sayth the Lord, Goe, and buy an earthen bottel of a potter, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the Priests,
Thus said Jehovah, 'Go, and thou hast got a potter's earthen vessel, and of the elders of the people, and of the elders of the priests,
Thus said the LORD, “Go, and buy a potter’s earthen container, and take some of the elders of the people and of the elders of the priests;
Thus saith the LORD, Go and get a potter's earthen bottle, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests;
Thus saith the Lord: Go, and take a potter’s earthen bottle, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests:
This is another message that Yahweh gave to me: “Go and buy a clay jar from a man who makes them. Then take with you some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests.
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 19:1
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 19:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 19:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 19:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 19:1
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 19:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
- Sermons on Jeremiah 19:1
Context — The Broken Jar
1This is what the LORD says: “Go and buy a clay jar from a potter. Take some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests,
2and go out to the Valley of Ben-hinnom near the entrance of the Potsherd Gate. Proclaim there the words I speak to you, 3saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 8:11–12 | Before them stood seventy elders of the house of Israel, with Jaazaniah son of Shaphan standing among them. Each had a censer in his hand, and a fragrant cloud of incense was rising. “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? For they are saying, ‘The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land.’” |
| 2 | Isaiah 30:14 | It will break in pieces like a potter’s jar, shattered so that no fragment can be found. Not a shard will be found in the dust large enough to scoop the coals from a hearth or to skim the water from a cistern.” |
| 3 | Lamentations 4:2 | How the precious sons of Zion, once worth their weight in pure gold, are now esteemed as jars of clay, the work of a potter’s hands! |
| 4 | Numbers 11:16 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 18:2–4 | “Go down at once to the potter’s house, and there I will reveal My message to you.” So I went down to the potter’s house and saw him working at the wheel. But the vessel that he was shaping from the clay became flawed in his hand; so he formed it into another vessel, as it seemed best for him to do. |
| 6 | 2 Kings 19:2 | And he sent Eliakim the palace administrator, Shebna the scribe, and the leading priests, all wearing sackcloth, to the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz |
| 7 | Jeremiah 19:10–11 | Then you are to shatter the jar in the presence of the men who accompany you, and you are to proclaim to them that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: I will shatter this nation and this city, like one shatters a potter’s jar that can never again be repaired. They will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room to bury them. |
| 8 | 1 Chronicles 24:4–6 | Since more leaders were found among Eleazar’s descendants than those of Ithamar, they were divided accordingly. There were sixteen heads of families from the descendants of Eleazar and eight from the descendants of Ithamar. Thus they were divided by lot, for there were officers of the sanctuary and officers of God among both Eleazar’s and Ithamar’s descendants. The scribe, Shemaiah son of Nethanel, a Levite, recorded their names in the presence of the king and of the officers: Zadok the priest, Ahimelech son of Abiathar, and the heads of families of the priests and the Levites—one family being taken from Eleazar, and then one from Ithamar. |
| 9 | 2 Corinthians 4:7 | Now we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us. |
| 10 | Matthew 26:3 | At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, |
Jeremiah 19:1 Summary
In Jeremiah 19:1, God tells Jeremiah to buy a clay jar from a potter and take some leaders with him. This is the beginning of an object lesson that God wants Jeremiah to share with the people of Jerusalem. Just like the clay jar can be broken, Jerusalem will be broken because of its sin, as seen in Jeremiah 19:10-11. This reminds us that our actions have consequences, and that God wants us to turn away from sin and follow Him, as seen in Ezekiel 18:30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God instruct Jeremiah to buy a clay jar from a potter?
God instructed Jeremiah to buy a clay jar to use as an object lesson to illustrate the fragility and breakability of Jerusalem, just like the jar, as seen in Jeremiah 19:10-11. This was a visual representation of the judgment that was to come upon the city.
What is the significance of taking some of the elders of the people and leaders of the priests with Jeremiah?
The presence of the elders and leaders of the priests added gravity and importance to the task, and also served as witnesses to the proclamation that Jeremiah was about to make, as seen in Deuteronomy 19:15. Their involvement emphasized the seriousness of the message.
What can we learn from God's specific instructions to Jeremiah in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of obedience to God's commands, even when they seem unusual or difficult, as seen in 1 Samuel 15:22. God's instructions to Jeremiah demonstrate His desire to communicate with His people in a way that is clear and understandable, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
How does this verse relate to the larger context of Jeremiah's ministry?
This verse is part of a larger narrative in which Jeremiah is called to proclaim God's judgment on Jerusalem, as seen in Jeremiah 1:10. The actions described in this verse are a specific example of Jeremiah's obedience to God's commands and his role as a prophet to the nation of Judah, as seen in Isaiah 6:8-9.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I can be more obedient to God's commands in my own life, even when they seem difficult or unusual?
- How can I use everyday objects or experiences to illustrate spiritual truths to others, as Jeremiah used the clay jar?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be broken or reshaped, like the clay jar, in order to be more conformed to the image of Christ?
- How can I be a witness to the proclamation of God's message, like the elders and leaders of the priests, in my own community or sphere of influence?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 19:1
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 19:1
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 19:1
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 19:1
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 19:1
Sermons on Jeremiah 19:1
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Help Wanted: A Potter by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with God at Bethel. Jacob had run away from his family and was sleeping with a stone as a pillow when he |
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Love of the World by Charles Finney | The preacher delves into the metaphorical use of 'ostrakinos' in the Bible, describing it as fragile or lowly, emphasizing the contrast between the valuable treasure within and the |
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Cleansing Love by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the challenges faced by a man of God, using the example of Moses. He emphasizes that even though Moses was chosen by God and had great power, |
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Nahshon by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the book of Numbers in the Bible and the journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. The speaker highlights the tragic nature |
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The Leader and the Cost by Peter Maiden | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges and hardships faced by Christian leaders, using the examples of Moses and Paul. He emphasizes that occasional exhaustion and fe |
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Overwhelmed With the Power of the Living God by Denny Kenaston | Denny Kenaston preaches about the importance of being overwhelmed with the presence of the Holy Spirit, drawing examples from the lives of Moses, Jesus, and early disciples. He emp |
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What the Reformers Forgot by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker discusses how a cult leader manipulated his followers to the point where they were willing to die for him. The leader conducted 13-hour Bible studies ev |







