Jeremiah 52:31
Jeremiah 52:31 in Multiple Translations
On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the first year of the reign of Evil-merodach king of Babylon, he pardoned Jehoiachin king of Judah and released him from prison.
¶ And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison,
And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him forth out of prison;
And in the thirty-seventh year after Jehoiachin, king of Judah, had been taken prisoner, in the twelfth month, on the twenty-fifth day of the month, Evil-merodach, king of Babylon, in the first year after he became king, took Jehoiachin, king of Judah, out of prison.
In the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released Jehoiachin, king of Judah, from prison. This happened on the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin, king of Judah.
And in the seuen and thirtieth yeere of the captiuitie of Iehoiachin King of Iudah, in the twelfth moneth, in the fiue and twentieth day of the moneth, Euil-merodach King of Babel, in the first yeere of his reigne, lifted vp the head of Iehoiachin King of Iudah, and brought him out of pryson,
And it cometh to pass, in the thirty and seventh year of the removal of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the twenty and fifth of the month, hath Evil-Merodach king of Babylon lifted up, in the year of his reign, the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and bringeth him out from the house of restraint,
In the thirty-seventh year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the twenty-fifth day of the month, Evilmerodach king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and released him from prison.
And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evil-merodach king of Babylon in the first year of his reign lifted up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah, and brought him out of prison,
And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Joachin king of Juda, in the twelfth month, the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon, in the first year of his reign, lifted up the head of Joachin king of Juda, and brought him forth out of prison.
After King Jehoiachin of Judah had been in prison in Babylon for almost thirty-seven years, Evil-Merodach became the king of Babylon. He was kind to Jehoiachin and ordered that he be released from prison. That was on March 31 of the year that Evil-Merodach became king.
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Jeremiah 52:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִי֩
בִ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים
וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע
שָׁנָ֗ה
לְ/גָלוּת֙
יְהוֹיָכִ֣ן
מֶֽלֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֔ה
בִּ/שְׁנֵ֤ים
עָשָׂר֙
חֹ֔דֶשׁ
בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
נָשָׂ֡א
אֱוִ֣יל
מְרֹדַךְ֩
מֶ֨לֶךְ
בָּבֶ֜ל
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
מַלְכֻת֗/וֹ
אֶת
רֹאשׁ֙
יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין
מֶֽלֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֔ה
וַ/יֹּצֵ֥א
אוֹת֖/וֹ
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
ה/כליא
הַ/כְּלֽוּא
וַ/יְהִי֩
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בִ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Prep | Adj
וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
seven
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֗ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
לְ/גָלוּת֙
gâlûwth
H1546
captivity
Prep | N-fs
יְהוֹיָכִ֣ן
Yᵉhôwyâkîyn
H3078
Jehoiachin
N-proper
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
בִּ/שְׁנֵ֤ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Prep | Adj
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
ten
Adj
חֹ֔דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
N-ms
בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Prep | Adj
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
נָשָׂ֡א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֱוִ֣יל
ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak
H192
Evil-merodach
Adj
מְרֹדַךְ֩
ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak
H192
Evil-merodach
N-proper
מֶ֨לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
בָּבֶ֜ל
Bâbel
H894
Babylon
N-proper
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
year
Prep | N-fs
מַלְכֻת֗/וֹ
malkûwth
H4438
royalty
N-fs | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
רֹאשׁ֙
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms
יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין
Yᵉhôwyâkîyn
H3078
Jehoiachin
N-proper
מֶֽלֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֔ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וַ/יֹּצֵ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
אוֹת֖/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
ה/כליא
kᵉlîyʼ
H3628
prison
Art | N-ms
הַ/כְּלֽוּא
kᵉlîyʼ
H3628
prison
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 52:31
וַ/יְהִי֩
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-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.
בִ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֨ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Prep | Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וָ/שֶׁ֜בַע
shebaʻ
H7651
"seven"
Conj | Adj
This word means the number seven, which was considered a special or sacred number. It can also mean seven times or a week, and is used in the Bible to describe completeness or perfection. The KJV translates it as seven or sevenfold.
Definition: 1) seven (cardinal number) 1a) as ordinal number 1b) in combination-17, 700 etc Aramaic equivalent: shiv.ah (שִׁבְעָה "seven" H7655)
Usage: Occurs in 344 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] by) seven(-fold),-s, (-teen, -teenth), -th, times). Compare H7658 (שִׁבְעָנָה). See also: Genesis 4:24; Leviticus 23:15; 2 Samuel 21:6.
שָׁנָ֗ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
לְ/גָלוּת֙
gâlûwth
H1546
"captivity"
Prep | 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.
יְהוֹיָכִ֣ן
Yᵉhôwyâkîyn
H3078
"Jehoiachin"
N-proper
Jehoiachin means Jehovah establishes, and was a king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:6 and Matthew 1:11.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.6; son of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Nehushta (H5179); father of: Zedekiah (H6667I)(?) and Shealtiel (H7597A); also called Jeconiah at 1Ch.3.16,17; 2x27.20; 28.4; 29.2; Coniah at Jer.22.24,28; 37.1; Shallum at Jer.22.11; Jechoniah (KJV: Jechonias; NIV: Jeconiah) inMat.1.11; 1x § Jehoiachin = "Jehovah establishes" king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, and the next to last king of Judah before the Babylonian captivity; kingship lasted for 3 months and 10 days before he surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar who took him to Babylon and imprisoned him for 36 years when he was finally released
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiachin. Compare H3112 (יוֹיָכִין). See also: 2 Kings 24:6; 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.
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.
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.
בִּ/שְׁנֵ֤ים
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Prep | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
עָשָׂר֙
ʻâsâr
H6240
"ten"
Adj
In Hebrew, this word means ten, and is used to form numbers like eleven or thirteen, as seen in Genesis 31:41. It is always used in combination with other numbers.
Definition: 1) ten, -teen (in combination with other numbers) 1a) used only in combination to make the numbers 11-19
Usage: Occurs in 292 OT verses. KJV: (eigh-, fif-, four-, nine-, seven-, six-, thir-) teen(-th), [phrase] eleven(-th), [phrase] sixscore thousand, [phrase] twelve(-th). See also: Genesis 5:8; Joshua 21:7; 1 Chronicles 25:27.
חֹ֔דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
בְּ/עֶשְׂרִ֥ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Prep | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וַ/חֲמִשָּׁ֖ה
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
לַ/חֹ֑דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
נָשָׂ֡א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
אֱוִ֣יל
ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak
H192
"Evil-merodach"
Adj
Evil-Merodach was a king of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar, ruling from 562-560 BC, as seen in 2 Kings 25:27.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.27 § Evil Merodach = "man of Merodach" son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Neo-Babylonian empire, 562-560 BC
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Evil-merodach. See also: 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.
מְרֹדַךְ֩
ʼĔvîyl Mᵉrôdak
H192
"Evil-merodach"
N-proper
Evil-Merodach was a king of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar, ruling from 562-560 BC, as seen in 2 Kings 25:27.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.25.27 § Evil Merodach = "man of Merodach" son and successor of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Neo-Babylonian empire, 562-560 BC
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: Evil-merodach. See also: 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.
מֶ֨לֶךְ
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.
בָּבֶ֜ל
Bâbel
H894
"Babylon"
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.
בִּ/שְׁנַ֣ת
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Prep | N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מַלְכֻת֗/וֹ
malkûwth
H4438
"royalty"
N-fs | Suff
Royalty or royal power refers to the authority and dominion of a king or queen, like Solomon's reign in Israel. It can also mean the kingdom or territory ruled by a monarch. The word is used in the Bible to describe sovereign power and authority.
Definition: 1) royalty, royal power, reign, kingdom, sovereign power 1a) royal power, dominion 1b) reign 1c) kingdom, realm Aramaic equivalent: mal.khu (מַלְכוּ "kingdom" H4437)
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: empire, kingdom, realm, reign, royal. See also: Numbers 24:7; Esther 1:9; Psalms 45:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
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.
רֹאשׁ֙
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין
Yᵉhôwyâkîyn
H3078
"Jehoiachin"
N-proper
Jehoiachin means Jehovah establishes, and was a king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:6 and Matthew 1:11.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.24.6; son of: Jehoiakim (H3079) and Nehushta (H5179); father of: Zedekiah (H6667I)(?) and Shealtiel (H7597A); also called Jeconiah at 1Ch.3.16,17; 2x27.20; 28.4; 29.2; Coniah at Jer.22.24,28; 37.1; Shallum at Jer.22.11; Jechoniah (KJV: Jechonias; NIV: Jeconiah) inMat.1.11; 1x § Jehoiachin = "Jehovah establishes" king of Judah, son of Jehoiakim, and the next to last king of Judah before the Babylonian captivity; kingship lasted for 3 months and 10 days before he surrendered to Nebuchadnezzar who took him to Babylon and imprisoned him for 36 years when he was finally released
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: Jehoiachin. Compare H3112 (יוֹיָכִין). See also: 2 Kings 24:6; 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31.
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.
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.
וַ/יֹּצֵ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
אוֹת֖/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.
מִ/בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
ה/כליא
kᵉlîyʼ
H3628
"prison"
Art | N-ms
This word means prison or imprisonment, describing a place of confinement. It is used in the Bible to describe a physical prison, like the one where Joseph was held. It emphasizes the idea of being locked up or confined.
Definition: imprisonment
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: prison. See also: Jeremiah 37:4; Jeremiah 52:31.
הַ/כְּלֽוּא
kᵉlîyʼ
H3628
"prison"
Art | N-ms
This word means prison or imprisonment, describing a place of confinement. It is used in the Bible to describe a physical prison, like the one where Joseph was held. It emphasizes the idea of being locked up or confined.
Definition: imprisonment
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: prison. See also: Jeremiah 37:4; Jeremiah 52:31.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 52:31
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- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 52:31 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:31
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:31
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:31
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
- Sermons on Jeremiah 52:31
Context — Jehoiachin Released from Prison
29in Nebuchadnezzar’s eighteenth year, 832 people from Jerusalem;
30in Nebuchadnezzar’s twenty-third year, Nebuzaradan captain of the guard carried away 745 Jews. So in all, 4,600 people were taken away.
31On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the first year of the reign of Evil-merodach king of Babylon, he pardoned Jehoiachin king of Judah and released him from prison.
32And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. 33So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 25:27–30 | On the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Judah’s King Jehoiachin, in the year Evil-merodach became king of Babylon, he released King Jehoiachin of Judah from prison. And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. And the king provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life. |
| 2 | Psalms 3:3 | But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. |
| 3 | Genesis 40:13 | Within three days Pharaoh will lift up your head and restore your position. You will put Pharaoh’s cup in his hand, just as you did when you were his cupbearer. |
| 4 | Proverbs 21:1 | The king’s heart is a waterway in the hand of the LORD; He directs it where He pleases. |
| 5 | Psalms 27:6 | Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. |
| 6 | Job 22:29 | When men are brought low and you say, ‘Lift them up!’ then He will save the lowly. |
| 7 | Genesis 40:20 | On the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, he held a feast for all his officials, and in their presence he lifted up the heads of the chief cupbearer and the chief baker. |
Jeremiah 52:31 Summary
This verse tells us that after 37 years in prison, Jehoiachin king of Judah was finally released by Evil-merodach king of Babylon. This act of kindness shows us that God can bring good out of bad situations, just as He promised in Romans 8:28 (that all things work together for good to those who love Him). It also reminds us that God is a God of mercy and kindness, who desires to show us compassion and love, as we see in Lamentations 3:22-23 (that His mercies are new every morning). This verse encourages us to trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in difficult times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Jehoiachin king of Judah in prison?
Jehoiachin was in prison because he was taken captive by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, as recorded in Jeremiah 52:29-30 and 2 Kings 24:15. He was a leader in Judah who was taken away for his disobedience to God, as prophesied in Jeremiah 22:18-19.
Who was Evil-merodach king of Babylon?
Evil-merodach was the son of Nebuchadnezzar and became king of Babylon after his father's death, as mentioned in Jeremiah 52:31. His act of kindness to Jehoiachin shows that God can work through even pagan kings to accomplish His purposes, as seen in Isaiah 44:28 and Ezra 1:1-4.
What does this verse reveal about God's character?
This verse shows that God is a God of mercy and kindness, even to those who have disobeyed Him. Despite Jehoiachin's past mistakes, God allowed him to experience mercy and kindness through Evil-merodach, demonstrating His long-suffering nature, as described in Exodus 34:6-7 and Psalm 103:8-10.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's mercy and kindness in my own life, despite my past mistakes?
- How can I extend kindness and mercy to others, just as Evil-merodach did to Jehoiachin, and as God does to me?
- What does this verse teach me about God's sovereignty and ability to work through all people and circumstances to accomplish His will?
- In what ways can I surrender my life to God's plans and purposes, even when they involve difficult circumstances or challenges, as Jehoiachin did in his exile?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:31
And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah,.... He was eighteen years of age when he was carried captive; so that he must be now fifty five years
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:31
And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month, that Evilmerodach king of Babylon
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
Jehoiachin began his reign at eighteen years of age, , and reigned but three months, but that he yielded himself to the king of Babylon besieging him, , in the eighth year of the king of Babylon’ s reign. He was a prisoner in Babylon, (as appeareth by this text,) in which circumstances he continued (as appears from this text) about thirty years; which was during the whole reign of Nebuchadrezzar, sometimes called Nebuchadnezzar, sometimes Nebuchodonosor. Evil-merodach was son to this Nebuchadrezzar, who, in the twelfth month of that year, the twenty-fifth day of the month, (saith this text, but, , it is the twenty-seventh day; but that difference may easily be reconciled: the penman of this part of holy writ might count precisely from the day of his father’ s death, and the penman of the Book of Kings from the time of the coronation of Evil-merodach, or when he openly showed himself as king; or the one might reckon from the day that Evil-merodach decreed the thing, the other from the day when he put it in execution,) lifted up the head, which signifies in Scripture the altering of one’ s estate that is in misery, , which is all that is here meant, for his bringing him out of prison is mentioned in the next words. The reason of this favour is variously guessed at. The reverend author of our English Annotations fancieth that Evil-merodach might be much of the same age with him, and that Jehoiachin got into the acquaintance of this Evil-merodach during his thirty years’ captivity, who considering his long imprisonment, and that now there was no danger of his heading the Jews, (whose city had now been destroyed twenty-five years and upward,) this prince out of his humanity might show him this favour; nor are such things unusual in nations upon their changes of princes and counsellors.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
(31) In the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin . . .—The closing narrative is almost identical with that of 2 Kings 25:27, the only differences being (1) that “five and twentieth” stands for “seven and twentieth,” (2) that in Jeremiah 52:34 we have “the king of Babylon” instead of “the king,” and (3) that the pleonastic words “until the day of his death” are inserted before “all the days of his life.” The reader is referred to the notes on that section. The variations between the two chapters, the most important of which have been noticed in the Notes, are not without importance, though insignificant in themselves, as implying that a consistent belief in the substantial truthfulness of the historical records of the Old Testament is independent of mere verbal accordance in matters of minute detail.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
Verse 31. In the twelfth month] Answering nearly to our twenty-fifth of April, A.M. 3442. Lifted up the head of Jehoiachin] This phrase is taken from Genesis 40:13. It is founded on the observation that those who are in sorrow hold down their heads, and when they are comforted, or the cause of their sorrow removed, they lift up their heads. The Hebrew phrase, lift up the head, signifies to comfort, cheer, make happy.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:31
31–34. Last notice of Jehoiachin 31–34. Found with slight variations in 2 Kings 25:27-30.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:31
31-34. Evil-merodach… lifted up the head of Jehoiachin — This was evidently an act of favour performed on the occasion of his ascending the throne.
Sermons on Jeremiah 52:31
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God Lifts Up Our Head by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of humility, letting God exalt individuals rather than seeking self-promotion. It touches on the need for genuine ministry, avoiding counterfe |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms - Part 1 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the Book of Psalms, highlighting its significance in the New Testament and the various authors behind its composition. It explores the division of Psalms in |
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