Jeremiah 32:6
Jeremiah 32:6 in Multiple Translations
Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying:
¶ And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
And Jeremiah said, The word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
And Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came to me, saying,
Jeremiah answered, “The Lord gave me a message, saying:
And Ieremiah said, The word of the Lord came vnto me, saying,
And Jeremiah saith, 'A word of Jehovah hath been unto me saying,
Jeremiah said, “The LORD’s word came to me, saying,
And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came to me, saying,
And Jeremias said: The word of the Lord came to me, saying:
At that time, Yahweh gave me another message. He said,
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Jeremiah 32:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
יִרְמְיָ֑הוּ
הָיָ֥ה
דְּבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יִרְמְיָ֑הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 32:6
וַ/יֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
יִרְמְיָ֑הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
דְּבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
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.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 32:6
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Context — Jeremiah Buys Hanamel’s Field
4Zedekiah king of Judah will not escape from the hands of the Chaldeans, but he will surely be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, and will speak with him face to face and see him eye to eye.
5He will take Zedekiah to Babylon, where he will stay until I attend to him, declares the LORD. If you fight against the Chaldeans, you will not succeed.’”
6Jeremiah replied, “The word of the LORD came to me, saying:
7Behold! Hanamel, the son of your uncle Shallum, is coming to you to say, ‘Buy for yourself my field in Anathoth, for you have the right of redemption to buy it.’ 8Then, as the LORD had said, my cousin Hanamel came to me in the courtyard of the guard and urged me, ‘Please buy my field in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin, for you own the right of inheritance and redemption. Buy it for yourself.’” Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD.Jeremiah 32:6 Summary
[Jeremiah 32:6 tells us that Jeremiah received a message directly from God, which is an important part of his job as a prophet. This means he is speaking on behalf of the Lord, similar to how Moses did in Exodus 4:28. When Jeremiah says 'the word of the LORD came to me', it reminds us that God communicates with His people and guides them, as seen in Jeremiah 1:12 and Isaiah 38:4.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Jeremiah to say 'the word of the LORD came to me'?
This phrase indicates that Jeremiah is receiving a direct message from God, as seen in other instances like Isaiah 38:4, where the prophet receives a word from the Lord to deliver to the king.
Why does Jeremiah mention the word of the Lord coming to him in this specific context?
Jeremiah mentions this to establish the authority and origin of the message he is about to deliver, emphasizing that it is not his own words but God's, similar to how Moses did in Exodus 4:28 when he relayed God's message to the elders of Israel.
How does this verse relate to the preceding verses about Zedekiah and the Chaldeans?
This verse serves as a transition, shifting the focus from the prophecy about Zedekiah's fate to a new instruction Jeremiah is about to receive from the Lord, demonstrating how God's word guides all aspects of life and history, as noted in Jeremiah 1:12.
What significance does the phrase 'the word of the LORD came to me' hold in the context of Jeremiah's ministry?
This phrase signifies Jeremiah's role as a prophet, highlighting his responsibility to communicate God's messages to the people, as outlined in Jeremiah 1:4-10, where Jeremiah is called and commissioned by God.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to wait on the Lord for His word and guidance in my life, just as Jeremiah did?
- How can I distinguish between my own thoughts and the voice of the Lord, as Jeremiah seemed to do effortlessly?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of seeking and obeying the word of the Lord in my daily decisions and challenges, as Jeremiah did in his prophetic ministry?
- What role does faith and trust in God's sovereignty play when receiving and acting on the word of the Lord, as seen in Jeremiah's life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 32:6
And Jeremiah said, the word of the Lord came unto me, saying.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 32:6
And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jeremiah said - resuming the thread of Jer 32:1, which was interrupted by the parenthesis (Jeremiah 32:2-5).
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:6
Jeremiah 32:6 And Jeremiah said, The word of the LORD came unto me, saying,Ver. 6. The word of the Lord came unto me, saying.] He had God’ s word for his warrant, and this bore him out against the jeers of the ungodly, who would easily think it a very simple part in him who prophesied a desolation of the whole land to go about to buy land.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 32:6
6–15. See introd. summary to the section.