Ezekiel 4
KingCommentsEzekiel 4:1
Israel Remains Forever
The LORD confirms all the previous promises with the strongest pledges. He points to the fixed order in the creation of sun, moon and stars, to which no power can change anything (Jeremiah 31:35). He also stands behind the roaring of the waves of the sea which also no man can tame. His Name is “LORD of hosts”.
Just as the ordinances He instituted for His creative work will never depart from before Him, so the posterity of Israel will never cease to be a people before Him (Jeremiah 31:36). He adds, “forever” which is literally “all the days”. Every day He will be there for His people, just as He cares for His creation every day. He had to hide His face from them for some time, but that time is gone forever.
To establish even more strongly His covenant with His people, He points to the immensity of heaven above and the impossibility to search out the foundations of the earth below (Jeremiah 31:37). It is reminiscent of Paul’s praise of God’s actions in restoring Israel (Romans 11:33-36). All that the people have done has not been able to change His mind regarding His purpose to bless them. The way in which He has acted in this regard is eternally worthy of our worship. His righteousness and mercy have been fully vindicated by what Christ has done. To Him be the glory forever!
In the days to come, Jerusalem will be rebuilt (Jeremiah 31:38). She will then be before the LORD. The circumference of the city will be measured (Jeremiah 31:39), reminiscent of the measuring of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:15). Measuring means establishing ownership. There will also be an area with remembrance of the judgments (Jeremiah 31:40). That area will be set apart for the LORD. Everything outside of it will be kept by Him. Never again will any of it be torn away or broken down. When He rules, there will be complete peace and security.
Ezekiel 4:2
Israel Remains Forever
The LORD confirms all the previous promises with the strongest pledges. He points to the fixed order in the creation of sun, moon and stars, to which no power can change anything (Jeremiah 31:35). He also stands behind the roaring of the waves of the sea which also no man can tame. His Name is “LORD of hosts”.
Just as the ordinances He instituted for His creative work will never depart from before Him, so the posterity of Israel will never cease to be a people before Him (Jeremiah 31:36). He adds, “forever” which is literally “all the days”. Every day He will be there for His people, just as He cares for His creation every day. He had to hide His face from them for some time, but that time is gone forever.
To establish even more strongly His covenant with His people, He points to the immensity of heaven above and the impossibility to search out the foundations of the earth below (Jeremiah 31:37). It is reminiscent of Paul’s praise of God’s actions in restoring Israel (Romans 11:33-36). All that the people have done has not been able to change His mind regarding His purpose to bless them. The way in which He has acted in this regard is eternally worthy of our worship. His righteousness and mercy have been fully vindicated by what Christ has done. To Him be the glory forever!
In the days to come, Jerusalem will be rebuilt (Jeremiah 31:38). She will then be before the LORD. The circumference of the city will be measured (Jeremiah 31:39), reminiscent of the measuring of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:15). Measuring means establishing ownership. There will also be an area with remembrance of the judgments (Jeremiah 31:40). That area will be set apart for the LORD. Everything outside of it will be kept by Him. Never again will any of it be torn away or broken down. When He rules, there will be complete peace and security.
Ezekiel 4:3
Israel Remains Forever
The LORD confirms all the previous promises with the strongest pledges. He points to the fixed order in the creation of sun, moon and stars, to which no power can change anything (Jeremiah 31:35). He also stands behind the roaring of the waves of the sea which also no man can tame. His Name is “LORD of hosts”.
Just as the ordinances He instituted for His creative work will never depart from before Him, so the posterity of Israel will never cease to be a people before Him (Jeremiah 31:36). He adds, “forever” which is literally “all the days”. Every day He will be there for His people, just as He cares for His creation every day. He had to hide His face from them for some time, but that time is gone forever.
To establish even more strongly His covenant with His people, He points to the immensity of heaven above and the impossibility to search out the foundations of the earth below (Jeremiah 31:37). It is reminiscent of Paul’s praise of God’s actions in restoring Israel (Romans 11:33-36). All that the people have done has not been able to change His mind regarding His purpose to bless them. The way in which He has acted in this regard is eternally worthy of our worship. His righteousness and mercy have been fully vindicated by what Christ has done. To Him be the glory forever!
In the days to come, Jerusalem will be rebuilt (Jeremiah 31:38). She will then be before the LORD. The circumference of the city will be measured (Jeremiah 31:39), reminiscent of the measuring of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:15). Measuring means establishing ownership. There will also be an area with remembrance of the judgments (Jeremiah 31:40). That area will be set apart for the LORD. Everything outside of it will be kept by Him. Never again will any of it be torn away or broken down. When He rules, there will be complete peace and security.
Ezekiel 4:4
Israel Remains Forever
The LORD confirms all the previous promises with the strongest pledges. He points to the fixed order in the creation of sun, moon and stars, to which no power can change anything (Jeremiah 31:35). He also stands behind the roaring of the waves of the sea which also no man can tame. His Name is “LORD of hosts”.
Just as the ordinances He instituted for His creative work will never depart from before Him, so the posterity of Israel will never cease to be a people before Him (Jeremiah 31:36). He adds, “forever” which is literally “all the days”. Every day He will be there for His people, just as He cares for His creation every day. He had to hide His face from them for some time, but that time is gone forever.
To establish even more strongly His covenant with His people, He points to the immensity of heaven above and the impossibility to search out the foundations of the earth below (Jeremiah 31:37). It is reminiscent of Paul’s praise of God’s actions in restoring Israel (Romans 11:33-36). All that the people have done has not been able to change His mind regarding His purpose to bless them. The way in which He has acted in this regard is eternally worthy of our worship. His righteousness and mercy have been fully vindicated by what Christ has done. To Him be the glory forever!
In the days to come, Jerusalem will be rebuilt (Jeremiah 31:38). She will then be before the LORD. The circumference of the city will be measured (Jeremiah 31:39), reminiscent of the measuring of the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:15). Measuring means establishing ownership. There will also be an area with remembrance of the judgments (Jeremiah 31:40). That area will be set apart for the LORD. Everything outside of it will be kept by Him. Never again will any of it be torn away or broken down. When He rules, there will be complete peace and security.
Ezekiel 4:6
Introduction
In this chapter Jeremiah’s faith in the LORD’s words about restoration in Jeremiah 30-31 is being tested. This chapter is important because it shows the reality of Jeremiah’s faith in the promises of the LORD about the restoration of the people.
Circumstances of Jeremiah
These verses are the introduction to a special event in Jeremiah’s life. That event relates to buying a piece of land and contains a wonderful illustration of true faith. The situation at that time looks anything but rosy for Jeremiah. This event is right in the middle of the comfort book of Jeremiah 30-33 and fits in perfectly.
The word of the LORD comes to Jeremiah in the tenth year of Zedekiah’s reign (Jeremiah 32:1). Zedekiah reigned for eleven years (2 Chronicles 36:11). In the eleventh year, Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem. Before the word of the LORD is given – it comes in Jeremiah 32:6 – we first hear of Jeremiah’s circumstances. The situation is very dire. The Babylonians have moved against Jerusalem and laid siege to the city (Jeremiah 32:2). In the captive city, Jeremiah himself is also imprisoned.
Zedekiah has him shut up because he constantly says that the LORD will give the city into the hand of the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:3). Zedekiah will also be captured and brought before the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:4). There he will remain, until the LORD finds it enough and will visit him (Jeremiah 32:5). Jeremiah called for him not to fight against the king of Babylon, but to surrender to him. All this Zedekiah holds out to Jeremiah. He should, as it were, just think about it and stop speaking so. Then he will be set free again.
Ezekiel 4:7
Introduction
In this chapter Jeremiah’s faith in the LORD’s words about restoration in Jeremiah 30-31 is being tested. This chapter is important because it shows the reality of Jeremiah’s faith in the promises of the LORD about the restoration of the people.
Circumstances of Jeremiah
These verses are the introduction to a special event in Jeremiah’s life. That event relates to buying a piece of land and contains a wonderful illustration of true faith. The situation at that time looks anything but rosy for Jeremiah. This event is right in the middle of the comfort book of Jeremiah 30-33 and fits in perfectly.
The word of the LORD comes to Jeremiah in the tenth year of Zedekiah’s reign (Jeremiah 32:1). Zedekiah reigned for eleven years (2 Chronicles 36:11). In the eleventh year, Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem. Before the word of the LORD is given – it comes in Jeremiah 32:6 – we first hear of Jeremiah’s circumstances. The situation is very dire. The Babylonians have moved against Jerusalem and laid siege to the city (Jeremiah 32:2). In the captive city, Jeremiah himself is also imprisoned.
Zedekiah has him shut up because he constantly says that the LORD will give the city into the hand of the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:3). Zedekiah will also be captured and brought before the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:4). There he will remain, until the LORD finds it enough and will visit him (Jeremiah 32:5). Jeremiah called for him not to fight against the king of Babylon, but to surrender to him. All this Zedekiah holds out to Jeremiah. He should, as it were, just think about it and stop speaking so. Then he will be set free again.
Ezekiel 4:8
Introduction
In this chapter Jeremiah’s faith in the LORD’s words about restoration in Jeremiah 30-31 is being tested. This chapter is important because it shows the reality of Jeremiah’s faith in the promises of the LORD about the restoration of the people.
Circumstances of Jeremiah
These verses are the introduction to a special event in Jeremiah’s life. That event relates to buying a piece of land and contains a wonderful illustration of true faith. The situation at that time looks anything but rosy for Jeremiah. This event is right in the middle of the comfort book of Jeremiah 30-33 and fits in perfectly.
The word of the LORD comes to Jeremiah in the tenth year of Zedekiah’s reign (Jeremiah 32:1). Zedekiah reigned for eleven years (2 Chronicles 36:11). In the eleventh year, Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem. Before the word of the LORD is given – it comes in Jeremiah 32:6 – we first hear of Jeremiah’s circumstances. The situation is very dire. The Babylonians have moved against Jerusalem and laid siege to the city (Jeremiah 32:2). In the captive city, Jeremiah himself is also imprisoned.
Zedekiah has him shut up because he constantly says that the LORD will give the city into the hand of the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:3). Zedekiah will also be captured and brought before the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:4). There he will remain, until the LORD finds it enough and will visit him (Jeremiah 32:5). Jeremiah called for him not to fight against the king of Babylon, but to surrender to him. All this Zedekiah holds out to Jeremiah. He should, as it were, just think about it and stop speaking so. Then he will be set free again.
Ezekiel 4:9
Introduction
In this chapter Jeremiah’s faith in the LORD’s words about restoration in Jeremiah 30-31 is being tested. This chapter is important because it shows the reality of Jeremiah’s faith in the promises of the LORD about the restoration of the people.
Circumstances of Jeremiah
These verses are the introduction to a special event in Jeremiah’s life. That event relates to buying a piece of land and contains a wonderful illustration of true faith. The situation at that time looks anything but rosy for Jeremiah. This event is right in the middle of the comfort book of Jeremiah 30-33 and fits in perfectly.
The word of the LORD comes to Jeremiah in the tenth year of Zedekiah’s reign (Jeremiah 32:1). Zedekiah reigned for eleven years (2 Chronicles 36:11). In the eleventh year, Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem. Before the word of the LORD is given – it comes in Jeremiah 32:6 – we first hear of Jeremiah’s circumstances. The situation is very dire. The Babylonians have moved against Jerusalem and laid siege to the city (Jeremiah 32:2). In the captive city, Jeremiah himself is also imprisoned.
Zedekiah has him shut up because he constantly says that the LORD will give the city into the hand of the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:3). Zedekiah will also be captured and brought before the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:4). There he will remain, until the LORD finds it enough and will visit him (Jeremiah 32:5). Jeremiah called for him not to fight against the king of Babylon, but to surrender to him. All this Zedekiah holds out to Jeremiah. He should, as it were, just think about it and stop speaking so. Then he will be set free again.
Ezekiel 4:10
Introduction
In this chapter Jeremiah’s faith in the LORD’s words about restoration in Jeremiah 30-31 is being tested. This chapter is important because it shows the reality of Jeremiah’s faith in the promises of the LORD about the restoration of the people.
Circumstances of Jeremiah
These verses are the introduction to a special event in Jeremiah’s life. That event relates to buying a piece of land and contains a wonderful illustration of true faith. The situation at that time looks anything but rosy for Jeremiah. This event is right in the middle of the comfort book of Jeremiah 30-33 and fits in perfectly.
The word of the LORD comes to Jeremiah in the tenth year of Zedekiah’s reign (Jeremiah 32:1). Zedekiah reigned for eleven years (2 Chronicles 36:11). In the eleventh year, Nebuchadnezzar destroys Jerusalem. Before the word of the LORD is given – it comes in Jeremiah 32:6 – we first hear of Jeremiah’s circumstances. The situation is very dire. The Babylonians have moved against Jerusalem and laid siege to the city (Jeremiah 32:2). In the captive city, Jeremiah himself is also imprisoned.
Zedekiah has him shut up because he constantly says that the LORD will give the city into the hand of the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:3). Zedekiah will also be captured and brought before the king of Babylon (Jeremiah 32:4). There he will remain, until the LORD finds it enough and will visit him (Jeremiah 32:5). Jeremiah called for him not to fight against the king of Babylon, but to surrender to him. All this Zedekiah holds out to Jeremiah. He should, as it were, just think about it and stop speaking so. Then he will be set free again.
Ezekiel 4:11
Offer to Buy a Field
While Jeremiah is in prison because Zedekiah no longer wants to hear His service, the word of the LORD comes to him (Jeremiah 32:6). A prison is no hindrance to the LORD passing on His word to His prophet. He tells Jeremiah that he will be visited by his cousin Hanamel (Jeremiah 32:7). His cousin will ask him to buy his field, because he has the right of redemption (Leviticus 25:23-28; Rth 4:1-6). The enemy has already taken possession of the entire land, including Anathoth. Only Jerusalem has yet to be taken. That the enemy already possesses Anathoth makes the request to buy the land remarkable.
As the LORD has said, it happens. Hanamel comes to Jeremiah in his captivity and makes him the offer to buy his field (Jeremiah 32:8). He adds where the field is and why Jeremiah is being offered the field for sale. Jeremiah acknowledges in what is happening the hand of the LORD.
It is a remarkable message. It is not a command, for we do not read the LORD telling Jeremiah to buy that field. All the circumstances indicate that buying a piece of land is a foolish investment. The enemy is in front of the city and it will soon be destroyed. Anathoth is already in the hands of the enemy. Jeremiah himself is in prison. Now in such a situation and with such a prospect, what is one to do with buying a piece of land?
However, it is not a foolish investment if you believe that the LORD will give restoration. Rather, it is then a testimony of faith. Jeremiah also spoke of that restoration and not just the removal and destruction. The simple purchase of a field becomes an act of faith because of the circumstances.
Ezekiel 4:12
Offer to Buy a Field
While Jeremiah is in prison because Zedekiah no longer wants to hear His service, the word of the LORD comes to him (Jeremiah 32:6). A prison is no hindrance to the LORD passing on His word to His prophet. He tells Jeremiah that he will be visited by his cousin Hanamel (Jeremiah 32:7). His cousin will ask him to buy his field, because he has the right of redemption (Leviticus 25:23-28; Rth 4:1-6). The enemy has already taken possession of the entire land, including Anathoth. Only Jerusalem has yet to be taken. That the enemy already possesses Anathoth makes the request to buy the land remarkable.
As the LORD has said, it happens. Hanamel comes to Jeremiah in his captivity and makes him the offer to buy his field (Jeremiah 32:8). He adds where the field is and why Jeremiah is being offered the field for sale. Jeremiah acknowledges in what is happening the hand of the LORD.
It is a remarkable message. It is not a command, for we do not read the LORD telling Jeremiah to buy that field. All the circumstances indicate that buying a piece of land is a foolish investment. The enemy is in front of the city and it will soon be destroyed. Anathoth is already in the hands of the enemy. Jeremiah himself is in prison. Now in such a situation and with such a prospect, what is one to do with buying a piece of land?
However, it is not a foolish investment if you believe that the LORD will give restoration. Rather, it is then a testimony of faith. Jeremiah also spoke of that restoration and not just the removal and destruction. The simple purchase of a field becomes an act of faith because of the circumstances.
Ezekiel 4:13
Offer to Buy a Field
While Jeremiah is in prison because Zedekiah no longer wants to hear His service, the word of the LORD comes to him (Jeremiah 32:6). A prison is no hindrance to the LORD passing on His word to His prophet. He tells Jeremiah that he will be visited by his cousin Hanamel (Jeremiah 32:7). His cousin will ask him to buy his field, because he has the right of redemption (Leviticus 25:23-28; Rth 4:1-6). The enemy has already taken possession of the entire land, including Anathoth. Only Jerusalem has yet to be taken. That the enemy already possesses Anathoth makes the request to buy the land remarkable.
As the LORD has said, it happens. Hanamel comes to Jeremiah in his captivity and makes him the offer to buy his field (Jeremiah 32:8). He adds where the field is and why Jeremiah is being offered the field for sale. Jeremiah acknowledges in what is happening the hand of the LORD.
It is a remarkable message. It is not a command, for we do not read the LORD telling Jeremiah to buy that field. All the circumstances indicate that buying a piece of land is a foolish investment. The enemy is in front of the city and it will soon be destroyed. Anathoth is already in the hands of the enemy. Jeremiah himself is in prison. Now in such a situation and with such a prospect, what is one to do with buying a piece of land?
However, it is not a foolish investment if you believe that the LORD will give restoration. Rather, it is then a testimony of faith. Jeremiah also spoke of that restoration and not just the removal and destruction. The simple purchase of a field becomes an act of faith because of the circumstances.
Ezekiel 4:14
Jeremiah Buys a Field
Jeremiah, recognizing the word of the LORD through his cousin’s visit and offer, buys the field (Jeremiah 32:9). He pays the outweighed price for it. Although Jeremiah is a prisoner, he apparently does have some freedom of action. The amount is not high. That will have to do with the situation at the time.
The transaction is recorded in a deed of purchase that Jeremiah signs (Jeremiah 32:10). He then seals the deed and has witnesses confirm that he has paid the correct amount. The deed consists of two deeds: a sealed deed and an open deed (Jeremiah 32:11). The sealed deed provides security; the open deed can be seen by anyone to prove that the deal was done entirely as agreed.
The sealing is regulated by law. Jeremiah gives both deeds to Baruch. Everything happens with the greatest openness (Jeremiah 32:12). Everything is transparent and observable by all. There is no suspicion that anything is happening with hidden intentions. At the same time, it is also a testimony of faith. Jeremiah buys a piece of land also as proof of his trust in the LORD that He will give restoration.
When Jeremiah hands the deeds to Baruch, he adds a command (Jeremiah 32:13). Baruch is to put the sealed deed and the unsealed deed in an earthenware jar (Jeremiah 32:14). Jeremiah gives him this instruction in the Name of “the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel”. The power of God and that He is the God of His people are for faith the guarantee of His promises (cf. Jeremiah 27:4). They are to be put into an earthenware jar, in order that both deeds may be kept for a long time and that they may be legible after that long time. When they are brought out after a long time, it will be seen that the deed left open and the sealed deed have the same content. The purchase will still be in full force.
That they will be brought out is certain. For the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, says that a time will come when houses and fields and vineyards will be bought again in this land (Jeremiah 32:15). Jeremiah’s purchase is a purchase in faith. He is doing in faith what will soon be possible for the whole land.
What happens to Jeremiah is a picture of what happens to Christ. Christ has not only been in prison, but has purchased the field, the world, with His blood (Revelation 5:1-13). We see Him breaking the seals of ownership of the world because He is the rightful Owner (Revelation 6:1-17). Then He comes to claim His inheritance and all believers may be present at that moment (Revelation 19:11-21).
Ezekiel 4:15
Jeremiah Buys a Field
Jeremiah, recognizing the word of the LORD through his cousin’s visit and offer, buys the field (Jeremiah 32:9). He pays the outweighed price for it. Although Jeremiah is a prisoner, he apparently does have some freedom of action. The amount is not high. That will have to do with the situation at the time.
The transaction is recorded in a deed of purchase that Jeremiah signs (Jeremiah 32:10). He then seals the deed and has witnesses confirm that he has paid the correct amount. The deed consists of two deeds: a sealed deed and an open deed (Jeremiah 32:11). The sealed deed provides security; the open deed can be seen by anyone to prove that the deal was done entirely as agreed.
The sealing is regulated by law. Jeremiah gives both deeds to Baruch. Everything happens with the greatest openness (Jeremiah 32:12). Everything is transparent and observable by all. There is no suspicion that anything is happening with hidden intentions. At the same time, it is also a testimony of faith. Jeremiah buys a piece of land also as proof of his trust in the LORD that He will give restoration.
When Jeremiah hands the deeds to Baruch, he adds a command (Jeremiah 32:13). Baruch is to put the sealed deed and the unsealed deed in an earthenware jar (Jeremiah 32:14). Jeremiah gives him this instruction in the Name of “the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel”. The power of God and that He is the God of His people are for faith the guarantee of His promises (cf. Jeremiah 27:4). They are to be put into an earthenware jar, in order that both deeds may be kept for a long time and that they may be legible after that long time. When they are brought out after a long time, it will be seen that the deed left open and the sealed deed have the same content. The purchase will still be in full force.
That they will be brought out is certain. For the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, says that a time will come when houses and fields and vineyards will be bought again in this land (Jeremiah 32:15). Jeremiah’s purchase is a purchase in faith. He is doing in faith what will soon be possible for the whole land.
What happens to Jeremiah is a picture of what happens to Christ. Christ has not only been in prison, but has purchased the field, the world, with His blood (Revelation 5:1-13). We see Him breaking the seals of ownership of the world because He is the rightful Owner (Revelation 6:1-17). Then He comes to claim His inheritance and all believers may be present at that moment (Revelation 19:11-21).
Ezekiel 4:16
Jeremiah Buys a Field
Jeremiah, recognizing the word of the LORD through his cousin’s visit and offer, buys the field (Jeremiah 32:9). He pays the outweighed price for it. Although Jeremiah is a prisoner, he apparently does have some freedom of action. The amount is not high. That will have to do with the situation at the time.
The transaction is recorded in a deed of purchase that Jeremiah signs (Jeremiah 32:10). He then seals the deed and has witnesses confirm that he has paid the correct amount. The deed consists of two deeds: a sealed deed and an open deed (Jeremiah 32:11). The sealed deed provides security; the open deed can be seen by anyone to prove that the deal was done entirely as agreed.
The sealing is regulated by law. Jeremiah gives both deeds to Baruch. Everything happens with the greatest openness (Jeremiah 32:12). Everything is transparent and observable by all. There is no suspicion that anything is happening with hidden intentions. At the same time, it is also a testimony of faith. Jeremiah buys a piece of land also as proof of his trust in the LORD that He will give restoration.
When Jeremiah hands the deeds to Baruch, he adds a command (Jeremiah 32:13). Baruch is to put the sealed deed and the unsealed deed in an earthenware jar (Jeremiah 32:14). Jeremiah gives him this instruction in the Name of “the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel”. The power of God and that He is the God of His people are for faith the guarantee of His promises (cf. Jeremiah 27:4). They are to be put into an earthenware jar, in order that both deeds may be kept for a long time and that they may be legible after that long time. When they are brought out after a long time, it will be seen that the deed left open and the sealed deed have the same content. The purchase will still be in full force.
That they will be brought out is certain. For the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, says that a time will come when houses and fields and vineyards will be bought again in this land (Jeremiah 32:15). Jeremiah’s purchase is a purchase in faith. He is doing in faith what will soon be possible for the whole land.
What happens to Jeremiah is a picture of what happens to Christ. Christ has not only been in prison, but has purchased the field, the world, with His blood (Revelation 5:1-13). We see Him breaking the seals of ownership of the world because He is the rightful Owner (Revelation 6:1-17). Then He comes to claim His inheritance and all believers may be present at that moment (Revelation 19:11-21).
Ezekiel 4:17
Jeremiah Buys a Field
Jeremiah, recognizing the word of the LORD through his cousin’s visit and offer, buys the field (Jeremiah 32:9). He pays the outweighed price for it. Although Jeremiah is a prisoner, he apparently does have some freedom of action. The amount is not high. That will have to do with the situation at the time.
The transaction is recorded in a deed of purchase that Jeremiah signs (Jeremiah 32:10). He then seals the deed and has witnesses confirm that he has paid the correct amount. The deed consists of two deeds: a sealed deed and an open deed (Jeremiah 32:11). The sealed deed provides security; the open deed can be seen by anyone to prove that the deal was done entirely as agreed.
The sealing is regulated by law. Jeremiah gives both deeds to Baruch. Everything happens with the greatest openness (Jeremiah 32:12). Everything is transparent and observable by all. There is no suspicion that anything is happening with hidden intentions. At the same time, it is also a testimony of faith. Jeremiah buys a piece of land also as proof of his trust in the LORD that He will give restoration.
When Jeremiah hands the deeds to Baruch, he adds a command (Jeremiah 32:13). Baruch is to put the sealed deed and the unsealed deed in an earthenware jar (Jeremiah 32:14). Jeremiah gives him this instruction in the Name of “the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel”. The power of God and that He is the God of His people are for faith the guarantee of His promises (cf. Jeremiah 27:4). They are to be put into an earthenware jar, in order that both deeds may be kept for a long time and that they may be legible after that long time. When they are brought out after a long time, it will be seen that the deed left open and the sealed deed have the same content. The purchase will still be in full force.
That they will be brought out is certain. For the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, says that a time will come when houses and fields and vineyards will be bought again in this land (Jeremiah 32:15). Jeremiah’s purchase is a purchase in faith. He is doing in faith what will soon be possible for the whole land.
What happens to Jeremiah is a picture of what happens to Christ. Christ has not only been in prison, but has purchased the field, the world, with His blood (Revelation 5:1-13). We see Him breaking the seals of ownership of the world because He is the rightful Owner (Revelation 6:1-17). Then He comes to claim His inheritance and all believers may be present at that moment (Revelation 19:11-21).