Jeremiah 52:33
Jeremiah 52:33 in Multiple Translations
So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life.
And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life.
and changed his prison garments. And Jehoiachin did eat bread before him continually all the days of his life:
And his prison clothing was changed, and he was a guest at the king's table every day for the rest of his life.
So Jehoiachin was able to remove his prison clothes, and he ate frequently at the king's table for the rest of his life.
And changed his pryson garmentes, and he did continually eate bread before him all the dayes of his life.
and he hath changed his prison garments, and he hath eaten bread before him continually, all the days of his life.
and changed his prison garments. Jehoiachin ate bread before him continually all the days of his life.
And changed his prison garments: and he continually ate bread before him all the days of his life.
And he changed his prison garments, and he ate bread before him always all the days of his life.
He supplied new clothes for Jehoiachin, to replace the clothes that he had been wearing in prison. He also allowed Jehoiachin to eat with him every day, all during the rest of his life.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 52:33
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Jeremiah 52:33 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שִׁנָּ֕ה
אֵ֖ת
בִּגְדֵ֣י
כִלְא֑/וֹ
וְ/אָכַ֨ל
לֶ֧חֶם
לְ/פָנָ֛י/ו
תָּמִ֖יד
כָּל
יְמֵ֥י
חַיָּֽ/ו
וְ/שִׁנָּ֕ה
shânâh
H8138
to change
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
אֵ֖ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בִּגְדֵ֣י
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp
כִלְא֑/וֹ
keleʼ
H3608
prison
N-ms | Suff
וְ/אָכַ֨ל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
לֶ֧חֶם
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs
לְ/פָנָ֛י/ו
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
תָּמִ֖יד
tâmîyd
H8548
continually
N-ms
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
יְמֵ֥י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
חַיָּֽ/ו
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 52:33
וְ/שִׁנָּ֕ה
shânâh
H8138
"to change"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
This Hebrew word means to repeat or do something again, as seen in Exodus when God repeats his command to Moses. It can also imply changing or altering something. In the Bible, it is used to describe actions like repeating a task or changing one's behavior.
Definition: 1) change, alter 1a) (Qal) to change 1b) (Piel) to change, alter 1c) (Pual) to be changed, mollified 1d) (Hithpael) to disguise oneself
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: do (speak, strike) again, alter, double, (be given to) change, disguise, (be) diverse, pervert, prefer, repeat, return, do the second time. See also: Genesis 41:32; Job 14:20; Psalms 34:1.
אֵ֖ת
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.
בִּגְדֵ֣י
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
כִלְא֑/וֹ
keleʼ
H3608
"prison"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for prison or a place of confinement, used in the Bible to describe a physical space where people are held captive. It appears in books like Genesis and Jeremiah, where it talks about imprisonment. This word is usually translated as 'prison' in English Bibles.
Definition: imprisonment, confinement, restraint
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: prison. Compare H3610 (כִּלְאַיִם), H3628 (כְּלִיא). See also: 1 Kings 22:27; Isaiah 42:7; Isaiah 42:22.
וְ/אָכַ֨ל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
לֶ֧חֶם
lechem
H3899
"food"
N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to food, especially bread or grain. It's used throughout the Bible to describe meals, sacrifices, and daily life, highlighting the importance of food in ancient Israelite culture.
Definition: : food(eating) 1) bread, food, grain 1a) bread 1a1) bread 1a2) bread-corn 1b) food (in general)
Usage: Occurs in 277 OT verses. KJV: (shew-) bread, [idiom] eat, food, fruit, loaf, meat, victuals. See also: Genesis 3:19; 1 Samuel 20:34; Psalms 14:4.
לְ/פָנָ֛י/ו
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
תָּמִ֖יד
tâmîyd
H8548
"continually"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means continually or constantly, like the daily sacrifice in the Bible. It describes something that happens regularly, like every day. It is used in books like Leviticus and Numbers to describe regular offerings.
Definition: 1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch 1a) continually, continuously (as adverb) 1b) continuity (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 103 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual. See also: Exodus 25:30; Nehemiah 10:34; Psalms 16:8.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
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.
יְמֵ֥י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
חַיָּֽ/ו
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 52:33
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- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:33
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:33
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:33
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:33
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:33
- Sermons on Jeremiah 52:33
Context — Jehoiachin Released from Prison
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.
34And the king of Babylon provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life, until the day of his death.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 9:7 | “Do not be afraid,” said David, “for surely I will show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land of your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” |
| 2 | 1 Kings 2:7 | But show loving devotion to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table, because they stood by me when I fled from your brother Absalom. |
| 3 | Genesis 41:14 | So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. |
| 4 | Genesis 41:42 | Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 9:13 | So Mephibosheth lived in Jerusalem, because he always ate at the king’s table, and he was lame in both feet. |
| 6 | Zechariah 3:4 | So the angel said to those standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes!” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have removed your iniquity, and I will clothe you with splendid robes.” |
| 7 | Psalms 30:11 | You turned my mourning into dancing; You peeled off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, |
| 8 | Isaiah 61:1–3 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. |
Jeremiah 52:33 Summary
This verse tells us that Jehoiachin, a king of Judah, was released from prison and treated with kindness by the king of Babylon. He was even allowed to eat at the king's table, which was a great honor. This shows us that God can take someone from a place of darkness and hardship and bring them into a place of freedom and joy, just like He promises in Psalm 30:11-12. Just as Jehoiachin was given a new life, we can experience a new life in Christ, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Jehoiachin changing out of his prison clothes?
This act symbolizes Jehoiachin's newfound freedom and restoration, as he is no longer bound by his former prison garments, similar to how God desires to set us free from our spiritual bondage, as seen in Isaiah 61:1.
Why was Jehoiachin allowed to dine at the king's table?
As an act of kindness and mercy, the king of Babylon allowed Jehoiachin to dine at his table, signifying a position of honor and respect, much like how God invites believers to participate in the heavenly feast, as described in Luke 22:30.
What can we learn from Jehoiachin's experience about God's character?
Jehoiachin's story demonstrates God's faithfulness and mercy, as He remains committed to His people even in the midst of judgment and exile, as promised in Deuteronomy 31:8 and fulfilled in Jeremiah 52:33.
How does this verse relate to the concept of redemption?
This verse illustrates the idea of redemption, where Jehoiachin is rescued from his prison and restored to a place of honor, foreshadowing the ultimate redemption that comes through Jesus Christ, as described in Romans 3:24-25.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel trapped or imprisoned, and how can I trust God to set me free?
- In what ways can I, like Jehoiachin, experience restoration and a new beginning in my relationship with God?
- How can I respond to God's mercy and kindness in my own life, just as Jehoiachin responded to the king's kindness?
- What does this verse teach me about the character of God, and how can I apply that to my own life and relationships?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:33
And changed his prison garments,.... Which were filthy, and of an ill smell; and put on him raiment more comfortable, as well as more honourable, and suitable to his dignity, and more fit to appear
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:33
And changed his prison garments: and he did continually eat bread before him all the days of his life. Changed his prison garments - gave him garments suitable to a king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:33
Verse 33. And changed his prison garments] That is, Jehoiachin changed his own garments, that he might be suited in that respect to the state of his elevation. Kings also, in token of favour, gave caftans or robes to those whom they wish to honour. And he did continually eat bread before him] Was a constant guest at the king's table.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:33
33. changed his prison garments] Cp. Genesis 41:14; Luke 15:22. did eat bread before him continually] was admitted to the king’s own table. Cp. 2 Samuel 9:7; 2 Samuel 19:33. So this privilege was accorded to Democêdês the Greek physician after his cure of Darius (Herod. III. 132).
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:33
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 52:33
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The Reproach of Christ by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the transformation that occurs when believers focus on God and His word. He highlights examples of former murderers becoming compassionate, |
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2 Kings 4:8 - Part 01 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fulfilling ministry in ordinary, everyday circumstances. He refers to a woman who opened her home to a passing prophet, de |
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Chimham by Jack Hyles | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of Barzillai and his request to King David. Barzillai asks that his reward be given to his son, showing his selflessness and love for h |
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Magnificent Mercy by Chuck Swindoll | Charles Swindoll preaches on the profound impact of experiencing relief, highlighting how God, as the author of relief, grants us peace, satisfaction, and ease through His mercy. S |
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If I Might but Get the Broken Crumbs! by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the lavishness of God's grace, comparing it to the royal feast of Solomon that amazed the Queen of Sheba. He illustrates that while the multitude at God's |
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Our Daily Homily - 2 Samuel by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer reflects on the life of David in 2 Samuel, emphasizing the beauty of love and forgiveness as demonstrated by David's tribute to Saul and Jonathan. He highlights the impo |
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Thou Shalt Eat Bread at My Table Continually. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound blessings of God's love through the story of Mephibosheth, who, despite his lameness and perceived worthlessness, is invited to eat at King David |