Jeremiah 52:6
Jeremiah 52:6 in Multiple Translations
By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food.
And in the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the famine was sore in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land.
In the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the famine was sore in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land.
In the fourth month, on the ninth day of the month, the store of food in the town was almost gone, so that there was no food for the people of the land.
By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so bad that the people had nothing left to eat.
Now in the fourth moneth, the ninth day of the moneth, the famine was sore in ye citie, so that there was no more bread for ye people of the land.
In the fourth month, in the ninth of the month, when the famine is severe in the city, and there hath been no bread for the people of the land,
In the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the famine was severe in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land.
And in the fourth month, in the ninth day of the month, the famine was severe in the city, so that there was no bread for the people of the land.
And in the fourth month, the ninth day of the month, a famine overpowered the city: and there was no food for the people of the land.
When Zedekiah had been ruling for almost eleven years, by July 18 of that year, the ◄famine/lack of food► in the city had become very severe, and there was no more food for the people to eat.
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Jeremiah 52:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בַּ/חֹ֤דֶשׁ
הָֽ/רְבִיעִי֙
בְּ/תִשְׁעָ֣ה
לַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
וַ/יֶּחֱזַ֥ק
הָ/רָעָ֖ב
בָּ/עִ֑יר
וְ/לֹא
הָיָ֥ה
לֶ֖חֶם
לְ/עַ֥ם
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
בַּ/חֹ֤דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
הָֽ/רְבִיעִי֙
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
fourth
Art | Adj
בְּ/תִשְׁעָ֣ה
têshaʻ
H8672
nine
Prep | Adj
לַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יֶּחֱזַ֥ק
châzaq
H2388
to strengthen
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הָ/רָעָ֖ב
râʻâb
H7458
famine
Art | N-ms
בָּ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Prep | N-fs
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
הָיָ֥ה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֶ֖חֶם
lechem
H3899
food
N-cs
לְ/עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 52:6
בַּ/חֹ֤דֶשׁ
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.
הָֽ/רְבִיעִי֙
rᵉbîyʻîy
H7243
"fourth"
Art | Adj
This Hebrew word means fourth, and is used to describe something that is four-sided or divided into four parts, like a square or a quarter.
Definition: 1) fourth 1a) fourth 1b) four square 1c) fourth part Aramaic equivalent: re.vi.ay (רְבִיעִי "fourth" H7244)
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: foursquare, fourth (part). See also: Genesis 1:19; 1 Chronicles 8:2; Jeremiah 25:1.
בְּ/תִשְׁעָ֣ה
têshaʻ
H8672
"nine"
Prep | Adj
This Hebrew word means the number nine, used for counting or describing quantities. It can also mean ninth when describing order or sequence.
Definition: 1) nine, nonad 1a) nine (as cardinal number) 1b) ninth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: nine ([phrase] -teen, [phrase] -teenth, -th). See also: Genesis 5:5; Judges 4:13; Jeremiah 39:2.
לַ/חֹ֔דֶשׁ
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.
וַ/יֶּחֱזַ֥ק
châzaq
H2388
"to strengthen"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To strengthen means to be strong or courageous, and can also mean to seize or conquer, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: : strengthen/support/encourage 1) to strengthen, prevail, harden, be strong, become strong, be courageous, be firm, grow firm, be resolute, be sore 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be strong, grow strong 1a1a) to prevail, prevail upon 1a1b) to be firm, be caught fast, be secure 1a1c) to press, be urgent 1a1d) to grow stout, grow rigid, grow hard (bad sense) 1a1e) to be severe, be grievous 1a2) to strengthen 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make strong 1b2) to restore to strength, give strength 1b3) to strengthen, sustain, encourage 1b4) to make strong, make bold, encourage 1b5) to make firm 1b6) to make rigid, make hard 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make strong, strengthen 1c2) to make firm 1c3) to display strength 1c4) to make severe 1c5) to support 1c6) to repair 1c7) to prevail, prevail upon 1c8) to have or take or keep hold of, retain, hold up, sustain, support 1c9) to hold, contain 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to strengthen oneself 1d2) to put forth strength, use one's strength 1d3) to withstand 1d4) to hold strongly with
Usage: Occurs in 266 OT verses. KJV: aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand. See also: Genesis 19:16; 1 Chronicles 22:13; Psalms 27:14.
הָ/רָעָ֖ב
râʻâb
H7458
"famine"
Art | N-ms
Famine or hunger is what this Hebrew word represents, often referring to a lack of food or spiritual nourishment. It appears in books like Genesis and Jeremiah, highlighting the importance of trust in God during difficult times.
Definition: 1) famine, hunger 1a) famine (in land, nation) 1a1) of Jehovah's word (fig) 1b) hunger (of individuals)
Usage: Occurs in 88 OT verses. KJV: dearth, famine, [phrase] famished, hunger. See also: Genesis 12:10; Jeremiah 14:12; Psalms 33:19.
בָּ/עִ֑יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
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.
לֶ֖חֶם
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/עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Prep | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 52:6
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 52:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:6
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:6
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:6
- Sermons on Jeremiah 52:6
Context — The Fall of Jerusalem Recounted
4So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it.
5And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year.
6By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food.
7Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled the city by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, 8but the army of the Chaldeans pursued the king and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho, and his whole army deserted him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 39:2 | And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city was breached. |
| 2 | Isaiah 3:1 | For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, |
| 3 | 2 Kings 25:3 | By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 38:9 | “My lord the king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet. They have dropped him into the cistern, where he will starve to death, for there is no more bread in the city.” |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 28:52–53 | They will besiege all the cities throughout your land, until the high and fortified walls in which you trust have fallen. They will besiege all your cities throughout the land that the LORD your God has given you. Then you will eat the fruit of your womb, the flesh of the sons and daughters whom the LORD your God has given you, in the siege and distress that your enemy will inflict on you. |
| 6 | Leviticus 26:26 | When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 15:2 | If they ask you, ‘Where shall we go?’ you are to tell them that this is what the LORD says: ‘Those destined for death, to death; those destined for the sword, to the sword; those destined for famine, to famine; and those destined for captivity, to captivity.’ |
| 8 | Jeremiah 21:9 | Whoever stays in this city will die by sword and famine and plague, but whoever goes out and surrenders to the Chaldeans who besiege you will live; he will retain his life like a spoil of war. |
| 9 | Zechariah 8:19 | “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: The fasts of the fourth, the fifth, the seventh, and the tenth months will become times of joy and gladness, cheerful feasts for the house of Judah. Therefore you are to love both truth and peace.” |
| 10 | Ezekiel 5:10–12 | As a result, fathers among you will eat their sons, and sons will eat their fathers. I will execute judgments against you and scatter all your remnant to every wind.’ Therefore as surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because you have defiled My sanctuary with all your detestable idols and abominations, I Myself will withdraw My favor; I will not look upon you with pity, nor will I spare you. A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. |
Jeremiah 52:6 Summary
[This verse describes a very difficult time in the city of Jerusalem, where the people were so hungry that they had no food. This was a result of the siege laid by the king of Babylon, as mentioned in Jeremiah 52:4-5. Just as the people of Jerusalem needed physical food to survive, we need spiritual food to nourish our souls, as mentioned in Matthew 4:4. We can learn from this verse the importance of trusting in God's provision and care for us, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, just as the Israelites were called to trust in God's provision in the wilderness, as seen in Exodus 16:1-36.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the cause of the severe famine in Jerusalem?
The severe famine in Jerusalem was a result of the siege laid by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, as mentioned in Jeremiah 52:4-5. This famine was also a fulfillment of God's judgment on Jerusalem, as prophesied in Deuteronomy 28:52-57.
How long did the siege of Jerusalem last?
The siege of Jerusalem lasted from the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year of Zedekiah's reign until the eleventh year of his reign, as mentioned in Jeremiah 52:5. This means the siege lasted for approximately 18-19 months.
What was the condition of the people in Jerusalem during the siege?
The people in Jerusalem were in a state of extreme hunger and desperation, with no food available, as mentioned in Jeremiah 52:6. This was a result of the prolonged siege and the fulfillment of God's judgment on the city, as seen in Lamentations 4:4-5.
What can we learn from the siege of Jerusalem in Jeremiah 52:6?
We can learn about the consequences of disobedience and the fulfillment of God's judgment, as mentioned in Jeremiah 52:3 and Leviticus 26:14-39. We can also see the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises, both of blessing and of judgment, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:1-68.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can prepare myself for times of spiritual famine, just as the people of Jerusalem were unprepared for the physical famine?
- How can I trust in God's provision and care for me, even in the midst of difficult circumstances, just as the Israelites were called to trust in God's provision in the wilderness?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be experiencing a 'siege' of sorts, and how can I seek God's deliverance and guidance in those areas?
- What can I learn from the example of the people of Jerusalem, who were so focused on their physical needs that they neglected their spiritual needs, and how can I prioritize my spiritual well-being in my own life?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 52:6
And in the fourth month, in the ninth [day] of the month,.... The month Tammuz (o), which answers to part of June and part of July; hence the fast of the fourth month, for the taking of the city,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 52:6
So the city was besieged unto the eleventh year of king Zedekiah. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:6
(6) And in the fourth month.—Omitted in the Hebrew of 2 Kings 25:3, but supplied in the English version.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 52:6
Verse 6. And in the fourth month] See Clarke on Jeremiah 39:1, &c. The fourth month answers nearly to our July.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 52:6
6. In the fourth month] In memory of this date also, a fast was appointed (Zechariah 8:19). The numeral, which was dropped out of the Kgs. narrative, here survives. famine] described in detail in Lamentations (Jeremiah 2:19 f., Jeremiah 4:3 ff., Jeremiah 5:10). Cp. Ezekiel 4:16 f., Jeremiah 5:16 f. the people of the land] the poorer classes, who had taken refuge in Jerusalem, or who dwelt there.
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7. Where Are the Men? by Denny Kenaston | Denny Kenaston preaches about the importance of men rising up to walk in God's ways, challenging them to be mature, financially stable, loving husbands, wise fathers, and dynamic l |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Zechariah) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Zechariah and highlights the importance of understanding God's sovereignty and His commitment to building His church. The preach |