Jeremiah 16:1
Jeremiah 16:1 in Multiple Translations
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying,
The word of Jehovah came also unto me, saying,
Then again the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
A message from the Lord that came to me, saying,
The worde of the Lord came also vnto mee, saying,
And there is a word of Jehovah unto me, saying:
Then the LORD’s word came to me, saying,
The word of the LORD came also to me, saying,
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying:
Yahweh gave me another message. He said to me,
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 16:1
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Jeremiah 16:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֥י
דְבַר
יְהוָ֖ה
אֵלַ֥/י
לֵ/אמֹֽר
וַ/יְהִ֥י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 16:1
וַ/יְהִ֥י
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.
דְבַר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֵלַ֥/י
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לֵ/אמֹֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 16:1
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- Jeremiah 16:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 16:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 16:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 16:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
- Sermons on Jeremiah 16:1
Context — Disaster Predicted
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 1:2 | The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, |
| 2 | Jeremiah 2:1 | Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying, |
| 3 | Jeremiah 1:4 | The word of the LORD came to me, saying: |
Jeremiah 16:1 Summary
In Jeremiah 16:1, we see that God is speaking directly to the prophet Jeremiah, guiding him with His words. This reminds us that God is a personal God who desires to communicate with us, just as He did with Jeremiah (as seen in Psalm 23:1-4). When God speaks, it's essential to listen and obey, just like Jeremiah did. By reading and meditating on God's word, as encouraged in Psalm 1:1-3, we can learn to hear His voice and follow His guidance in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when the Bible says 'the word of the LORD came to me'?
This phrase indicates that God is speaking directly to the prophet, as seen in Jeremiah 16:1, guiding him with His words, similar to what is described in Ezekiel 1:3 and Isaiah 38:4.
Why does this verse seem to be a transition or introduction to something new?
Jeremiah 16:1 serves as a transition to a new message from God, as the prophet is about to receive a series of instructions and prophecies, much like the prophetic calls in Isaiah 6:1-13 and Ezekiel 1:1-3.
Is this verse related to other times when God spoke to prophets in the Bible?
Yes, Jeremiah 16:1 is similar to other instances where God spoke to prophets, such as in Genesis 15:1, where God spoke to Abram, and in Exodus 3:4, where God spoke to Moses from the burning bush.
What can we learn from the fact that God speaks to individuals in the Bible?
We can learn that God is a personal God who desires to communicate with His people, as seen in Jeremiah 16:1 and other scriptures like Psalm 95:7-8 and Hebrews 3:7-11, where He speaks through His word and His prophets.
Reflection Questions
- What would it be like to have God speak directly to me, as He did to Jeremiah?
- How can I be more attentive to God's voice in my life, just as Jeremiah was?
- What are some times in my life when I felt like God was guiding me or speaking to me, and how did I respond?
- How can I apply the principle of listening to God's voice, as seen in Jeremiah 16:1, to my everyday life and decisions?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 16:1
The word of the Lord came unto me, saying. The Targum is, the word of prophecy from the Lord: whether this is a new prophecy, or the former continued, is not certain; the latter seems probable.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 16:1
The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
Jeremiah 16:1 The word of the LORD came also unto me, saying,Ver. 1. The word of the Lord came also unto me.] It is the property of this prophet to handle the same thing several ways, and by sundry effectual arguments. God’ s ministers must turn themselves, as it were, into all shapes and fashions, both of speech and spirit, to win people to God.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
XVI. (1) The word of the Lord came also unto me.—The formula introduces a new and distinct message, extending to Jeremiah 17:18, and it is one even more terrible in its threatenings than any that have preceded it. There is nothing in its contents to fix the date with any certainty, but we may think of it as probably about the close of the reign of Jehoiakim, when that king was trusting in an alliance with Egypt (Jeremiah 17:13), and the people taunted the prophet with the non-fulfilment of his predictions (Jeremiah 17:15).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
CHAPTER XVI On account of the evils which threatened his country, the prophet is forbidden to encumber himself with a wife and family, or to bear any share in the little joys and sorrows of his neighbours, which were to be forgotten and absorbed in those public calamities, 1-9, which their sins should draw on them, 10-13. A future restoration however is intimated, 14, 15, after these calamities should be endured, 16-18; and the conversion of the Gentiles is foretold, 19-21. NOTES ON CHAP. XVI Verse 1. The word of the Lord came also unto me] This discourse Dahler supposes to have been delivered some time in the reign of Jehoiakim.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 16:1
In this prophecy Jer. 16:1-18, the punishment of the people is set forth in even sterner terms than in the last.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 16:1
THE PROPHET’S DUTY IN VIEW OF THE COMING , Jeremiah 16:1-9.Some prefer to separate this chapter and the next from the one immediately preceding, and class them as a distinct prophecy.
Sermons on Jeremiah 16:1
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Kber-02 the Coming Holocaust 2 of 3 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker begins by acknowledging the insufficiency of both himself and the audience in understanding and carrying out God's judgment. He emphasizes the need for |
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Trust in God & Keep Your Powder Dry by Alan Cairns | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing that every generation of God's people faces a day of battle. He encourages the audience, particularly the stud |
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When Revival Bypasses the Established Church by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the speaker criticizes the institutional church in America for being complacent and conforming to society. He compares the current state of the church to the people |
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Desperation Revelation Resignation by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker shares anecdotes from his childhood, including a story about being chased by monkeys and baboons. He then transitions to discussing the impact of John W |
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The Thorn in the Flesh by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the story of Jeremiah and how God called him to be a prophet. The preacher emphasizes that God knew Jeremiah even before he was formed in t |
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Vocational Fellowship - Part 5 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being in line with God's purpose. He uses the story of Hosea and his unfaithful wife as an example of how God sovereignly w |
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Vocational Fellowship - Part 3 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the disintegration, division, confusion, and paralysis that can occur within the church. He relates this to the state of Israel during the tim |