Jeremiah 28:12
Jeremiah 28:12 in Multiple Translations
But shortly after Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke off his neck, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
¶ Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the prophet, after that Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, saying,
Then the word of Jehovah came unto Jeremiah, after that Hananiah the prophet had broken the bar from off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, saying,
Then after the yoke had been broken off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah by Hananiah the prophet, the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah, saying,
However, right after Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from his neck, a message of the Lord came to Jeremiah:
Then the word of the Lord came vnto Ieremiah the Prophet, (after that Hananiah the Prophet had broken the yoke from the necke of the Prophet Ieremiah) saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto Jeremiah after the breaking, by Hananiah the prophet, of the yoke from off the neck of Jeremiah the prophet, saying,
Then the LORD’s word came to Jeremiah, after Hananiah the prophet had broken the bar from off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, saying,
Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, after Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, saying,
And Jeremias the prophet went his way. And the word of the Lord came to Jeremias, after that Hananias the prophet had broken the chain from off the neck of Jeremias the prophet, saying:
Soon after Hananiah had broken the yoke that was around my neck, Yahweh gave this message to me:
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 28:12
Study Notes — Jeremiah 28:12
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- Jeremiah 28:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 28:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 28:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 28:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 28:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 28:12
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 28:12
- Sermons on Jeremiah 28:12
Context — Hananiah’s False Prophecy
12But shortly after Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke off his neck, the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah:
13“Go and tell Hananiah that this is what the LORD says: ‘You have broken a yoke of wood, but in its place you have fashioned a yoke of iron.’ 14For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 1:2 | The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, |
| 2 | Daniel 9:2 | in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 20:4 | Before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, |
| 4 | 1 Chronicles 17:3 | But that night the word of God came to Nathan, saying, |
| 5 | Jeremiah 29:30 | Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah: |
Jeremiah 28:12 Summary
Jeremiah 28:12 shows us that God is in control, even when things seem to be going against His plan. After the prophet Hananiah broke the yoke off Jeremiah's neck, God spoke to Jeremiah again, revealing that Hananiah's actions were not in line with His will, as seen in Jeremiah 28:13-14. This verse reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty, even when we don't understand what's happening, and to obey His instructions, as seen in Jeremiah 7:23 and Matthew 11:28-30. By doing so, we can find freedom in submitting to His plan, rather than trying to break free like Hananiah.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the yoke in Jeremiah 28:12?
The yoke represents the burden of servitude to a foreign power, in this case, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, as seen in Jeremiah 27:2, where God instructs Jeremiah to wear a yoke to symbolize the coming judgment.
Why did Hananiah break the yoke off Jeremiah's neck?
Hananiah broke the yoke to proclaim a false prophecy that God would break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar off the neck of all nations within two years, as stated in Jeremiah 28:11, but this was not in line with God's actual plan, as revealed in Jeremiah 28:13-14.
What can we learn from the way God responds to Hananiah's actions in Jeremiah 28:12?
We learn that God is sovereign and will not be mocked, and that false prophecies will be exposed and judged, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:20-22, where God warns against false prophets.
How does Jeremiah 28:12 relate to the concept of obedience to God's will?
This verse highlights the importance of obedience to God's will, even when it is difficult or unpopular, as Jeremiah's obedience to wear the yoke is contrasted with Hananiah's disobedience, and as seen in Jeremiah 7:23, where God commands the people to obey His voice.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be trying to 'break free' from God's plan for my life, like Hananiah tried to break the yoke?
- How can I discern between true and false prophecies, and what role should Scripture play in this process, as seen in Acts 17:11?
- What are some 'yokes' in my life that I need to surrender to God, and how can I trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30?
- In what ways can I be more like Jeremiah, who obeyed God's instructions even when they were difficult, and what can I learn from his example, as seen in Jeremiah 1:7-10?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 28:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 28:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 28:12
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 28:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 28:12
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 28:12
Sermons on Jeremiah 28:12
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The Sin, Danger, and Unreasonableness of Despair. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the dangers of falling into the traps of the great deceiver, who lulls people into false security or drives them to despair. He emphasizes the sinful, |
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Americas Last Days - Part 1 by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses four specific judgments that God inflicts on nations. He believes that these judgments have already started and will continue to accelerate u |
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Why Should I Pray for What Seems to Be Impossible? by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes how God often allows situations to become hopeless before intervening and bringing glory to His name. He gives examples from the Bible, such |
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(Through the Bible) Jeremiah 28-30 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of following God's path rather than pursuing worldly desires. He warns that the end result of following worldly desires is de |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 28 by Don Courville | In this sermon by Jack VanIppy, the focus is on the concept of time and how it should be managed. The speaker emphasizes the importance of redeeming time and not allowing it to be |
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Daniel—a Man of Another Sort! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that Daniel was a 'man of another sort' due to his deep commitment to prayer, fasting, and the study of God's Word, which led him to discern the times an |
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Spiritual Warfare (Luke 22:34) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that the Christian's warfare is spiritual rather than physical, as illustrated by Jesus' command to arm oneself with a sword, which symbolizes readiness |






