Jeremiah 39:15
Jeremiah 39:15 in Multiple Translations
And while Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD had come to him:
¶ Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying,
Now the word of Jehovah came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the guard, saying,
Now the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah while he was shut up in the place of the armed watchmen, saying,
During the time that Jeremiah had been kept prisoner in the guard's courtyard, a message from the Lord had come to him:
Now the worde of the Lord came vnto Ieremiah, while he was shut vp in the court of the prison, saying,
And unto Jeremiah hath a word of Jehovah been — in his being detained in the court of the prison — saying:
Now the LORD’s word came to Jeremiah while he was shut up in the court of the guard, saying,
Now the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah, while he was confined in the court of the prison, saying,
But the word of the Lord came to Jeremias, when he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying: Go, and tell Abdemelech the Ethiopian, saying:
While I was still being guarded in the palace courtyard, Yahweh gave me this message:
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Jeremiah 39:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶֽל
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
הָיָ֣ה
דְבַר
יְהוָ֑ה
בִּֽ/הְיֹת֣/וֹ
עָצ֔וּר
בַּ/חֲצַ֥ר
הַ/מַּטָּרָ֖ה
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וְ/אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
הָיָ֣ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
בִּֽ/הְיֹת֣/וֹ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
עָצ֔וּר
ʻâtsâr
H6113
to restrain
V-Qal-Inf-c
בַּ/חֲצַ֥ר
châtsêr
H2691
court
Prep | N-cs
הַ/מַּטָּרָ֖ה
maṭṭârâʼ
H4307
guardhouse
Art | N-fs
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 39:15
וְ/אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
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.
יִרְמְיָ֖הוּ
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.
הָיָ֣ה
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.
דְבַר
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.
יְהוָ֑ה
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.
בִּֽ/הְיֹת֣/וֹ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
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.
עָצ֔וּר
ʻâtsâr
H6113
"to restrain"
V-Qal-Inf-c
This Hebrew word means to restrain or hold back, often used in the context of controlling one's actions or emotions. In the book of Psalms, it describes God's power to restrain evil. The word can also mean to assemble or rule over something.
Definition: 1) to restrain, retain, close up, shut, withhold, refrain, stay, detain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to restrain, halt, stop 1a2) to retain 1b) (Niphal) to be restrained, be stayed, be under restraint
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able, close up, detain, fast, keep (self close, still), prevail, recover, refrain, [idiom] reign, restrain, retain, shut (up), slack, stay, stop, withhold (self). See also: Genesis 16:2; 1 Chronicles 12:1; Psalms 106:30.
בַּ/חֲצַ֥ר
châtsêr
H2691
"court"
Prep | N-cs
A village in the Bible is a small settlement surrounded by walls. In Matthew 21:2, Jesus sends his disciples to a village to find a donkey, while in Mark 6:6, Jesus travels from village to village teaching.
Definition: 1) court, enclosure 1a) enclosures 1b) court
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: court, tower, village. See also: Genesis 25:16; 2 Chronicles 24:21; Psalms 10:8.
הַ/מַּטָּרָ֖ה
maṭṭârâʼ
H4307
"guardhouse"
Art | N-fs
This word can refer to a guardhouse or prison, where people are watched and protected. It can also mean a target or mark, symbolizing something to aim for or a sign of warning. In the Bible, it is used to describe a place of confinement or a goal to strive for.
Definition: 1) guard, ward, prison, mark, target 1a) guard, ward, prison 1b) target, mark (fig. of chastisement)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: mark, prison. See also: 1 Samuel 20:20; Jeremiah 33:1; Jeremiah 32:2.
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 39:15
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 39:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 39:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 39:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 39:15
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 39:15
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15
- Sermons on Jeremiah 39:15
Context — Jeremiah Delivered
13So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard, Nebushazban the Rabsaris, Nergal-sharezer the Rabmag, and all the captains of the king of Babylon
14had Jeremiah brought from the courtyard of the guard, and they turned him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, to take him home. So Jeremiah remained among his own people.
15And while Jeremiah had been confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD had come to him:
16“Go and tell Ebed-melech the Cushite that this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I am about to fulfill My words against this city for harm and not for good, and on that day they will be fulfilled before your eyes. 17But I will deliver you on that day, declares the LORD, and you will not be delivered into the hands of the men whom you fear.Cross References
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| 1 | 2 Timothy 2:9 | for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! |
| 2 | Jeremiah 32:1–2 | This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 36:1–5 | In the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you during the reign of Josiah until today. Perhaps when the people of Judah hear about all the calamity I plan to bring upon them, each of them will turn from his wicked way. Then I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.” So Jeremiah called Baruch son of Neriah, and at the dictation of Jeremiah, Baruch wrote on a scroll all the words that the LORD had spoken to Jeremiah. Then Jeremiah commanded Baruch, “I am restricted; I cannot enter the house of the LORD; |
| 4 | Jeremiah 37:21 | So King Zedekiah gave orders for Jeremiah to be placed in the courtyard of the guard and given a loaf of bread daily from the street of the bakers, until all the bread in the city was gone. So Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 39:14 | had Jeremiah brought from the courtyard of the guard, and they turned him over to Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, to take him home. So Jeremiah remained among his own people. |
Jeremiah 39:15 Summary
This verse tells us that even when Jeremiah was in a tough spot, God was still speaking to him and guiding him. It reminds us that God is always with us, no matter what we're going through, and that He can communicate with us in many different ways (as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 43:2). Just like Jeremiah, we can trust that God is working in our lives, even when things seem difficult or uncertain, and that He will give us the strength and guidance we need to follow Him (as seen in Philippians 4:13 and Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Jeremiah was confined in the courtyard of the guard?
Jeremiah was being held in a secure area, possibly under guard, but still able to receive visitors and messages from God, as seen in Jeremiah 39:15, similar to how the apostle Paul received visitors in Acts 28:30-31.
How did Jeremiah receive the word of the Lord while confined?
The Bible does not provide specific details on how Jeremiah received the word of the Lord, but it is clear that God can communicate with His people in various ways, such as through visions, dreams, or direct speech, as seen in Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Numbers 12:6.
What is the significance of the word of the Lord coming to Jeremiah in this context?
The word of the Lord coming to Jeremiah emphasizes God's ongoing communication with His prophet, even in difficult circumstances, and highlights Jeremiah's role as a messenger of God's words, similar to how God spoke to Moses in Exodus 3:4-10 and Isaiah in Isaiah 6:1-13.
How does this verse relate to the surrounding context?
This verse connects to the surrounding context by showing that even while Jeremiah was confined, God was still working and speaking to him, and that Jeremiah's confinement was not a hindrance to God's plans, as seen in Jeremiah 39:14 and Jeremiah 40:1-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has spoken to you in difficult circumstances, and how have you responded?
- How can you, like Jeremiah, remain faithful to God's calling even when faced with challenges or confinement?
- What are some ways that you can cultivate a deeper awareness of God's presence and communication in your life, even in difficult times?
- How does this verse encourage you to trust in God's sovereignty and provision, even when things seem uncertain or difficult?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 39:15
Now the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison,.... This prophecy was before the taking of the city, and after the prophet had been took out of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 39:15
Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying, Belonging to the time when the city was not yet taken, and when Jeremiah was still in the court of the prison (Jeremiah 38:13).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15
These words let us know that these four verses (which contain mostly a promise to Ebed-melech for his kindness to Jeremiah while he was in the dungeon of Malchiah, of which we read mention a matter that happened before the things mentioned in the foregoing verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15
Jeremiah 39:15 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah, while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying,Ver. 15. Now the word of the Lord.] Which is never bound, but runneth and is glorified.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 39:15
15–18. See introd. summary to the section. This section is certainly out of chronological order, as relating to a time before the capture of the city, but there is no sufficient reason for condemning it (with Du. and Co.) as unhistorical.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 39:15
This prophecy probably came to Jeremiah after his interview with Zedekiah Jeremiah 38:14, but is added here as a supplement in order not to break the sequence of events.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:15
MESSAGE TO EBED-MELECH, Jeremiah 39:15-18.15. Word of the Lord came — Doubtless at the time of Jeremiah’s deliverance by this eunuch, but it is placed here so as not to break the connexion of the more important body of narration.
Sermons on Jeremiah 39:15
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1 Peter 2:18 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the Apostle Peter's instruction to servants to be submissive to their masters, regardless of whether they are good or harsh. He addresses the misconception amo |
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The Man God Uses by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle emphasizes that while many desire to be used by God, they must first ensure they are humble, teachable, and sanctified for His service. He compares God's searc |
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Isolation by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the transformative power of being 'taken aside by Jesus' in times of solitude and confinement, drawing parallels to the experiences of Paul in pris |
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John 14:15-31 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of showing love for God through actions, not just words, by obeying His commandments. He explains the promise of another Comforter, the Ho |
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Homily 16 on the Statues by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom delivers a sermon addressing the Prefect's role in pacifying the people amidst rumors of danger, emphasizing the need for courage and faith in the face of adversity |
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The Jerboa or Mouse by Harriet N. Cook | John MacArthur preaches on the role of believers as ambassadors of Christ, emphasizing the threefold nature of being an ambassador: commissioning for a special assignment, represen |
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Letter 190. by James Bourne | James Bourne reflects on the spiritual liberty found in Christ, emphasizing Luther's words on the Epistle to the Galatians about the inestimable love of Christ who gave Himself for |