Jeremiah 29:22

Jeremiah 29:22 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Because of them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will use this curse: ‘May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’

King James Version KJV

And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;

American Standard Version ASV

and of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captives of Judah that are in Babylon, saying, Jehovah make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;

Bible in Basic English BBE

And their fate will be used as a curse by all the prisoners of Judah who are in Babylon, who will say, May the Lord make you like Zedekiah and like Ahab, who were burned in the fire by the king of Babylon;

Free Bible Version FBV

Because of what happens to them, all the exiles of Judah in Babylon will curse others like this: “May the Lord treat you like Zedekiah and Ahab, burned alive by the king of Babylon!”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And al they of the captiuitie of Iudah, that are in Babel, shall take vp this curse against them, and say, The Lord make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whome the King of Babel burnt in the fire,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And taken from them hath been a reviling by all the removed of Judah that [are] in Babylon, saying, Jehovah doth set thee as Zedekiah, and as Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted with fire;

World English Bible WEB

A curse will be taken up about them by all the captives of Judah who are in Babylon, saying, ‘The LORD make you like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;’

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And concerning them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah who are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Juda, that are in Babylon, saying: The Lord make thee like Sedecias, and like Achab, whom the king of Babylon fried in the fire:

Translation for Translators T4T

Because of what will happen to them, all you people who have been taken from Judah to Babylon will say this when they curse someone: ‘I hope/wish that Yahweh will do to you the same thing that he did to Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the King of Babylon caused to be killed by being burned in a fire.’

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Jeremiah 29:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/לֻקַּ֤ח מֵ/הֶם֙ קְלָלָ֔ה לְ/כֹל֙ גָּל֣וּת יְהוּדָ֔ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר בְּ/בָבֶ֖ל לֵ/אמֹ֑ר יְשִֽׂמְ/ךָ֤ יְהוָה֙ כְּ/צִדְקִיָּ֣הוּ וּ/כְ/אֶחָ֔ב אֲשֶׁר קָלָ֥/ם מֶֽלֶךְ בָּבֶ֖ל בָּ/אֵֽשׁ

וְ/לֻקַּ֤ח lâqach H3947 to take Conj | V-Pual-3ms

מֵ/הֶם֙ Prep | Suff

קְלָלָ֔ה qᵉlâlâh H7045 curse N-fs

לְ/כֹל֙ kôl H3605 all Prep | N-ms

גָּל֣וּת gâlûwth H1546 captivity N-fs

יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 Judah N-proper

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

בְּ/בָבֶ֖ל Bâbel H894 Babylon Prep | N-proper

לֵ/אמֹ֑ר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

יְשִֽׂמְ/ךָ֤ sûwm H7760 to set V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

כְּ/צִדְקִיָּ֣הוּ Tsidqîyâh H6667 Zedekiah Prep | N-proper

וּ/כְ/אֶחָ֔ב ʼAchʼâb H256 Ahab Conj | Prep | N-proper

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

קָלָ֥/ם qâlâh H7033 to roast V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 King's N-ms

בָּבֶ֖ל Bâbel H894 Babylon N-proper

בָּ/אֵֽשׁ ʼêsh H784 fire Prep | N-cs

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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 29:22

וְ/לֻקַּ֤ח lâqach H3947 "to take" Conj | V-Pual-3ms

This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.

Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)

Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.

מֵ/הֶם֙ "" Prep | Suff

קְלָלָ֔ה qᵉlâlâh H7045 "curse" N-fs

This Hebrew word means a curse, which is a wish for harm or evil to come to someone. It is used in many places, including the book of Numbers and Deuteronomy. Curses were taken seriously in biblical times.

Definition: curse, vilification, execration

Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: (ac-) curse(-d, -ing). See also: Genesis 27:12; 1 Kings 2:8; Psalms 109:17.

לְ/כֹל֙ kôl H3605 "all" Prep | N-ms

The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.

Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)

Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.

גָּל֣וּת gâlûwth H1546 "captivity" N-fs

This word refers to being taken captive or exile, like when the Israelites were carried away to Babylon. It is used in books like 2 Kings and Jeremiah to describe the experience of being forced to leave one's home.

Definition: 1) exile, exiles 2) (TWOT) captivity Aramaic equivalent: ga.lut (גָּלוּ "captivity" H1547)

Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: (they that are carried away) captives(-ity). See also: 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31; Isaiah 20:4.

יְהוּדָ֔ה Yᵉhûwdâh H3063 "Judah" N-proper

Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.

Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob

Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.

אֲשֶׁ֥ר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

בְּ/בָבֶ֖ל Bâbel H894 "Babylon" Prep | N-proper

Babel refers to Babylon, a city and empire in the Bible, meaning confusion or mixing. It appears in Genesis 11:9 and is associated with the tower of Babel. The city was situated on the Euphrates River.

Definition: § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates

Usage: Occurs in 233 OT verses. KJV: Babel, Babylon. See also: Genesis 10:10; Jeremiah 29:22; Psalms 87:4.

לֵ/אמֹ֑ר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

יְשִֽׂמְ/ךָ֤ sûwm H7760 "to set" V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff

This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.

Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set

Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

כְּ/צִדְקִיָּ֣הוּ Tsidqîyâh H6667 "Zedekiah" Prep | N-proper

Zedekiah means Jehovah is righteous, the name of six Israelites including the last king of Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 36:12. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and son of Josiah. Zedekiah was a significant figure in the Divided Monarchy period.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; son of: Hananiah (H2608M) § Zedekiah = "Jehovah is righteous" 1) the last king of Judah renamed from 'Mattaniah' by Nebuchadnezzar; son of Josiah by wife Hamutal; placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar when he carried his nephew Jehoiakim in captivity 2) false prophet at the court of king Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Maaseiah, a false prophet in Babylon 4) son of Hananiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of Jeremiah 5) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 6) son of king Jehoiakim of Judah

Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Zedekiah, Zidkijah. See also: 1 Kings 22:11; Jeremiah 34:6; Jeremiah 1:3.

וּ/כְ/אֶחָ֔ב ʼAchʼâb H256 "Ahab" Conj | Prep | N-proper

Ahab was a king of Israel who lived a long time ago. He was married to a queen named Jezebel and did many bad things. The prophet Jeremiah also wrote about a different man named Ahab.

Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.29.21; son of: Kolaiah (H6964H) § Ahab = "father's brother" 1) king of Israel, son of Omri, husband of Jezebel 2) false prophet executed by Nebuchadrezzar, time of Jeremiah

Usage: Occurs in 81 OT verses. KJV: Ahab. See also: 1 Kings 16:28; 1 Kings 22:40; Jeremiah 29:21.

אֲשֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

קָלָ֥/ם qâlâh H7033 "to roast" V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff

This word means to roast or parch, like the roasted grain offered by Ruth to Boaz in Ruth 2:14 or the parched earth in Jeremiah 23:10.

Definition: 1) to roast, parch 1a) (Qal) to roast 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be burned 1b2) burning (participle)

Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: dried, loathsome, parch, roast. See also: Leviticus 2:14; Psalms 38:8; Jeremiah 29:22.

מֶֽלֶךְ melek H4428 "King's" N-ms

This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.

Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)

Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.

בָּבֶ֖ל Bâbel H894 "Babylon" N-proper

Definition: § Babel or Babylon = "confusion (by mixing)" Babel or Babylon, the ancient site and/or capital of Babylonia (modern Hillah) situated on the Euphrates

Usage: Occurs in 233 OT verses. KJV: Babel, Babylon. See also: Genesis 10:10; Jeremiah 29:22; Psalms 87:4.

בָּ/אֵֽשׁ ʼêsh H784 "fire" Prep | N-cs

Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.

Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)

Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.

Study Notes — Jeremiah 29:22

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Jeremiah 29:22 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 29:22
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 29:22
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:22
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Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:22
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 29:22
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 29:22
Sermons on Jeremiah 29:22

Context — Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles

20So hear the word of the LORD, all you exiles I have sent away from Jerusalem to Babylon. 21This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about Ahab son of Kolaiah and Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, who are prophesying to you lies in My name: “I will deliver them to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will kill them before your very eyes.

22Because of them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will use this curse: ‘May the LORD make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire!’

23For they have committed an outrage in Israel by committing adultery with the wives of their neighbors and speaking lies in My name, which I did not command them to do. I am He who knows, and I am a witness, declares the LORD.” 24You are to tell Shemaiah the Nehelamite that

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Isaiah 65:15	You will leave behind your name as a curse for My chosen ones, and the Lord GOD will slay you; but to His servants He will give another name.
2	Daniel 3:6	And whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.”
3	Daniel 3:21	So they were tied up, wearing robes, trousers, turbans, and other clothes, and they were thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.
4	Genesis 48:20	So that day Jacob blessed them and said: “By you shall Israel pronounce this blessing: ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.’” So he put Ephraim before Manasseh.
5	1 Corinthians 16:22	If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
6	Ruth 4:11	“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem.

Jeremiah 29:22 Summary

[This verse is saying that because of the bad things that Ahab and Zedekiah did, the other exiles in Babylon will use a curse that wishes for people to be punished like they were, as seen in Jeremiah 29:21-22. This shows how serious it is to speak lies and do wrong things, especially when claiming to speak for God, as mentioned in Jeremiah 23:9-40. We can learn from this example to always try to be honest and faithful, and to trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 12:22 and Romans 8:28. By doing so, we can avoid the consequences of sin and experience God's love and mercy, as seen in Psalm 103:8-12.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be 'roasted in the fire' as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:22?

This phrase refers to a severe punishment, likely a form of execution, as seen in the fate of Zedekiah and Ahab, who were punished by the king of Babylon, as prophesied in Jeremiah 29:21 and fulfilled in Jeremiah 52:10-11, similar to the punishments described in Daniel 3:6 and Revelation 20:15.

Why is the Lord allowing the exiles to use a curse like this?

The Lord is allowing the exiles to use this curse because of the wicked actions of Ahab and Zedekiah, who prophesied lies in His name, as stated in Jeremiah 29:21, and committed other outrages, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:23, similar to the punishments for false prophets in Deuteronomy 13:1-5 and 18:20.

How does this verse relate to the concept of false prophecy?

This verse highlights the consequences of false prophecy, as seen in the fate of Ahab and Zedekiah, who spoke lies in the Lord's name, as mentioned in Jeremiah 29:21, and is consistent with the warnings against false prophets in Jeremiah 23:9-40 and Ezekiel 13:1-23.

What can we learn from the example of Zedekiah and Ahab in this verse?

We can learn that speaking lies in the Lord's name and committing wicked actions will result in severe punishment, as seen in the fate of Zedekiah and Ahab, and is consistent with the teachings of Proverbs 12:22 and Revelation 21:8, which emphasize the importance of honesty and faithfulness to God.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I may be speaking lies or prophesying falsely in my own life, and how can I repent and seek the truth?
How can I balance the need to speak truth with the need to show love and compassion to those who may be in error, as seen in the example of Jesus in John 8:1-11?
What are some modern-day examples of 'roasting in the fire' that I may be experiencing or witnessing, and how can I trust in God's sovereignty in those situations, as seen in Psalm 46:1-3 and Romans 8:28?
How can I use this verse as a reminder to prioritize honesty and faithfulness in my relationships with others, as seen in the example of the apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 1:12-14?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 29:22

And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which [are] in Babylon,.... A form of cursing; when they cursed anyone, or wished him ill, it should be in such like manner as

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 29:22

And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire; Of them

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:22

As false teachers are of the highest sort of transgressors, speaking lies in the name and under pretence of the authority of the God of truth; so God in his providence ordinarily makes them the greatest examples of his vengeance. God threateneth to bring them to an end that should turn into a proverb, that when men had a mind to curse others, wishing them the greatest evils, they should pray to God to make them like Ahab and Zedekiah, whom the king of Babylon burnt, or roasted in the fire; the word Mlq signifieth both, ; and roasting signifieth only to burn by degrees, which probably was the specifical punishment of these two false prophets, for we learn from the instance of the three children, , that the consuming of persons slowly in a fiery furnace was a kind of punishment in use amongst the Chaldeans.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:22

Jeremiah 29:22 And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which [are] in Babylon, saying, The LORD make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;Ver. 22. And of them shall be taken up a curse.] They had blessed themselves, though the Lord abhorred them, and sought to set up themselves in the hearts of the people, being gloriae animalia, popularis aurae vilissima mancipia, as Jerome saith of Crates the philosopher; they shall therefore "leave their names for a curse." Whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire.] Burnt them with a soft slow fire, as the Papists did John Huss, Bishop Ridley, and many other innocent martyrs; but should do rather these filthy Gergesites, their monks and friars, of whom it went for a proverb in Germany, as Luther witnesseth, Whosoever seeth any one of them, seeth the seven deadly sins.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 29:22

(22) Of them shall be taken up a curse . . .—We note the characteristic tendency of Hebrew thought to fix on individual cases of highest blessedness, as in Rth 4:11, or of deepest shame, as here, and to bring them into formulae of blessing and of cursing.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 29:22

20–23. The prophets in Babylonia, of whom the exiles speak in Jeremiah 29:15, shall perish by a cruel death.

Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 29:22

A curse - There is a play here of words. which probably was the cause why the death of these men passed into a proverb.

Sermons on Jeremiah 29:22

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	Loving Jesus by Hans R. Waldvogel	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the love of Jesus Christ. He describes it as a love affair between God and humanity, where God proposes his love to us. Th
	The Extent of Christ's Love by Zac Poonen	This sermon delves deep into the profound love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, emphasizing the value of intimate fellowship with God and the importance of understanding the depth of
	Sexual Complementarity - Lesson 4 by John Piper	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the topic of submission and leadership in the context of manhood and womanhood. They argue that the Bible teaches a distinction between men an
	If Any Man Love Not the Lord by Rolfe Barnard	In this sermon, the preacher recounts a story about a young boy who walked a long distance and then suddenly died. The preacher emphasizes that he does not know if the boy was save