Jeremiah 39:7
Jeremiah 39:7 in Multiple Translations
Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him with bronze chains to take him to Babylon.
Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.
Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon.
And more than this, he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and had him put in chains to take him away to Babylon.
Then he had Zedekiah's eyes gouged out, and had him bound with bronze chains and taken away to Babylon.
Moreouer he put out Zedekiahs eyes, and bound him in chaines, to cary him to Babel.
And the eyes of Zedekiah he hath blinded, and he bindeth him with brazen fetters, to bring him in to Babylon.
Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him in fetters, to carry him to Babylon.
Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon.
He also put out the eyes of Sedecias: and bound him with fetters, to be carried to Babylon.
Then they gouged out Zedekiah’s eyes. They fastened him with bronze chains and took him to Babylon.
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Jeremiah 39:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
עֵינֵ֥י
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
עִוֵּ֑ר
וַ/יַּאַסְרֵ֨/הוּ֙
בַּֽ/נְחֻשְׁתַּ֔יִם
לָ/בִ֥יא
אֹת֖/וֹ
בָּבֶֽלָ/ה
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
Zedekiah
N-proper
עִוֵּ֑ר
ʻâvar
H5786
to blind
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
וַ/יַּאַסְרֵ֨/הוּ֙
ʼâçar
H631
to bind
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
בַּֽ/נְחֻשְׁתַּ֔יִם
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
bronze
Prep | N-fd
לָ/בִ֥יא
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בָּבֶֽלָ/ה
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
N-proper | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 39:7
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
עֵינֵ֥י
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
"Zedekiah"
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.
עִוֵּ֑ר
ʻâvar
H5786
"to blind"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make someone blind, either physically or spiritually. In the Bible, it is used in 1 Samuel 11:2 to describe what the Ammonites did to the people of Jabesh. The word is also used figuratively in Isaiah 6:10 to describe spiritual blindness.
Definition: (Piel) to blind, make blind, put out the eyes of
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: blind, put out. See also H5895 (עַיִר). See also: Exodus 23:8; 2 Kings 25:7; Jeremiah 39:7.
וַ/יַּאַסְרֵ֨/הוּ֙
ʼâçar
H631
"to bind"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This word means to bind or tie something, like when God made a covenant with the Israelites. It can also mean to prepare for battle or to be imprisoned. In different contexts, it involves joining or fastening things together, whether physically or metaphorically.
Definition: 1) to tie, bind, imprison 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tie, bind 1a2) to tie, harness 1a3) to bind (with cords) 1a4) to gird (rare and late) 1a5) to begin the battle, make the attack 1a6) of obligation of oath (figurative) 1b) (Niphal) to be imprisoned, bound 1c) (Pual) to be taken prisoner
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: bind, fast, gird, harness, hold, keep, make ready, order, prepare, prison(-er), put in bonds, set in array, tie. See also: Genesis 39:20; 1 Samuel 6:7; Psalms 105:22.
בַּֽ/נְחֻשְׁתַּ֔יִם
nᵉchôsheth
H5178
"bronze"
Prep | N-fd
This Hebrew word refers to copper or something made of it, like a coin or chain. It can also symbolize something base or impure, as in lust or filthiness. It appears in various KJV translations, including brasen and brass.
Definition: 1) copper, bronze 1a) copper (ore), bronze (as copper alloy) 1b) fetters (of copper or bronze) 1c) copper (as value)
Usage: Occurs in 119 OT verses. KJV: brasen, brass, chain, copper, fetter (of brass), filthiness, steel. See also: Genesis 4:22; 1 Kings 7:38; Psalms 107:16.
לָ/בִ֥יא
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בָּבֶֽלָ/ה
Bâbel
H894
"Babylon"
N-proper | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 39:7
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- Jeremiah 39:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 39:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 39:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 39:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
- Sermons on Jeremiah 39:7
Context — The Fall of Jerusalem
5But the army of the Chaldeans pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. They seized him and brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon at Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him.
6There at Riblah the king of Babylon slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes, and he also killed all the nobles of Judah.
7Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him with bronze chains to take him to Babylon.
8The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem. 9Then Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away to Babylon the remnant of the people who had remained in the city, along with the deserters who had defected to him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ezekiel 12:13 | But I will spread My net over him, and he will be caught in My snare. I will bring him to Babylon, the land of the Chaldeans; yet he will not see it, and there he will die. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 25:7 | And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 52:11 | Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon, where he kept him in custody until his dying day. |
| 4 | Judges 16:21 | Then the Philistines seized him, gouged out his eyes, and brought him down to Gaza, where he was bound with bronze shackles and forced to grind grain in the prison. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 32:4–5 | Zedekiah 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. He 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.’” |
| 6 | Psalms 107:10–11 | Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains, because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. |
| 7 | Psalms 119:8 | I will keep Your statutes; do not utterly forsake me. |
Jeremiah 39:7 Summary
This verse tells us that after Zedekiah, the king of Judah, was captured by the Babylonians, his eyes were put out and he was bound with bronze chains to be taken to Babylon. This was a punishment for his disobedience and rebellion against God, as seen in Jeremiah 34:3. It reminds us that our actions have consequences, and that God is sovereign over all things (Psalm 135:6). Just like Zedekiah, we must be careful not to rebel against God's will, lest we face similar judgment (Hebrews 10:26-31).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Nebuchadnezzar put out Zedekiah's eyes?
Nebuchadnezzar put out Zedekiah's eyes as a form of punishment and humiliation, as well as to prevent him from seeing the destruction of Jerusalem, as prophesied in Ezekiel 12:13. This act was a fulfillment of the prophecy in Jeremiah 34:3.
What is the significance of the bronze chains?
The bronze chains used to bind Zedekiah signify his captivity and subjugation to the Babylonian empire, much like the chains used to bind Samson in Judges 16:21. This act represents the end of Zedekiah's reign and the beginning of his exile.
Is this event a fulfillment of any prophecy?
Yes, this event is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Jeremiah 32:4-5, where Jeremiah prophesied that Zedekiah would be taken to Babylon and would die there. This event also fulfills the prophecy in Jeremiah 34:3, where Jeremiah prophesied that Zedekiah would be taken to Babylon and would see the king of Babylon face to face.
What can we learn from Zedekiah's experience?
We can learn from Zedekiah's experience that disobedience and rebellion against God's will can lead to severe consequences, as seen in Jeremiah 39:7. We must also remember that God is sovereign and His plans will ultimately prevail, as stated in Isaiah 46:10.
Reflection Questions
- How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty and judgment?
- What role does pride and disobedience play in Zedekiah's downfall, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does this event foreshadow the ultimate judgment of God on sin, as described in Revelation 20:11-15?
- What does this verse teach us about the consequences of rejecting God's warnings and prophetic messages, as seen in Jeremiah 25:3-7?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 39:7
Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes,.... By what means is not certain; however, hereby the prophecy of Jeremiah was fulfilled, that his eyes should see the king of Babylon, as they did, before they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 39:7
Moreover he put out Zedekiah's eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
Thus the two prophecies were fulfilled; that of this prophet, , that Zedekiah should not die by the sword; and that of Ezekiel, that he should not see Babylon, though he should die there, . Riblah was at a great distance from Babylon, where the king was at this time, probably to be nearer his army while the siege lasted at Jerusalem, and to give orders about it, and to divert himself, the place being a pleasant place, and the king not willing to trouble himself about the siege to go thither in person; but the siege being over, he now removeth to Babylon, and carrieth Zedekiah and the rest of the prisoners along with him.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
Jeremiah 39:7 Moreover he put out Zedekiah’ s eyes, and bound him with chains, to carry him to Babylon. Ver. 7. See on 2 Kings 25:7.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
(7) Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes.—The special form of punishment is noticeable as fulfilling the two prophecies—(1) that Zedekiah should see the king of Babylon and be taken to that city (Jeremiah 32:4); and (2) that though he was to die in Babylon, he should never see it (Ezekiel 12:13). Beyond this, the fate of the last king of Judah is buried in darkness. His brother Jehoiachin was already a prisoner in Babylon (2 Kings 24:15), but we do not know whether the two were allowed to meet. Twenty-six years later Jehoiachin was released by Evil-merodach (2 Kings 25:27); but there is no mention of Zedekiah, and it is a natural inference that his sufferings had ended previously. Bound him with chains.—Literally, as in the margin, with two brazen chains.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
Verse 7. Bound him with chains] Margin: "Two brazen chains;" one for his hands, and the other for his feet.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 39:7
7. Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes] See on Jeremiah 34:3 and cp. Judges 16:21. “Putting out the eyes has been at all times a common Oriental punishment.… The frequency of the punishment in the time of the younger Cyrus is indicated by a passage in Xenophon, where it is said that men deprived of sight for their crimes were a common spectacle along the highways within his government.” Rawlinson’s Herod. vol. IV. p. 16. C.B. (Barnes), on the parallel passage in Kings, quotes Layard for modern instances in Persia. fetters] The Hebrew word is dual, and the meaning therefore probably two chains. Cp. Acts 12:6.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 39:7
7. Put out Zedekiah’s eyes — Jeremiah 32:4, says, “his eyes shall behold his eyes,” and Ezekiel 12:13, “shall he not see it [Babylon] though he shall die there.” In this passage we have the
Sermons on Jeremiah 39:7
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Giant Ungainted by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the focus is on the life of Samson, a judge in ancient Israel. The passage being discussed is about Samson being captured by the Philistines, who gouged out his eye |
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Where Is the Secret by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Samson and the power he possessed as a Nazirite. The preacher emphasizes that Samson's strength did not come from his physical a |
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The Presence of the Lord With His People, and Its Effect by J.B. Stoney | J.B. Stoney preaches about the presence of the Lord with His people, emphasizing that His presence is often revealed through the exposure of hidden sins and the purification of His |
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Judges 16:21 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the tragic consequences of sin as illustrated in the life of Samson, emphasizing how sin blinds individuals to their true state, binds them in chains, and lea |
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Matthew 15:14 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith discusses the theme of misguided men, emphasizing how many are led astray by false precepts, false prophets, their own lusts, and the lies of Satan. He illustrates thes |
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How to Prosper in Hard Times by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being convicted by the Holy Ghost and acknowledging one's sins before God. He encourages the congregation to rejoice in th |
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What Child Is This? the Benedictus by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prevailing conditions of desolation and darkness in the world during the time of Zechariah. He emphasizes the need for salvation from enem |