Jeremiah 22:1
Jeremiah 22:1 in Multiple Translations
This is what the LORD says: “Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and proclaim this message there,
Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,
Thus said Jehovah: Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,
This is what the Lord has said: Go down to the house of the king of Judah and there give him this word,
This is what the Lord says: Go to the palace of the king of Judah and give this message.
Thus said the Lord, Goe downe to the house of the King of Iudah, and speake there this thing,
Thus said Jehovah, 'Go down [to] the house of the king of Judah, and thou hast spoken there this word, and hast said,
The LORD said, “Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak this word there:
Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,
Thus saith the Lord: Go down to the house of the king of Juda, and there thou shalt speak this word,
This is another message that Yahweh gave to me: “Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and say this to him:
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Jeremiah 22:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כֹּ֚ה
אָמַ֣ר
יְהוָ֔ה
רֵ֖ד
בֵּֽית
מֶ֣לֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֑ה
וְ/דִבַּרְתָּ֣
שָׁ֔ם
אֶת
הַ/דָּבָ֖ר
הַ/זֶּֽה
כֹּ֚ה
kôh
H3541
thus
Adv
אָמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
רֵ֖ד
yârad
H3381
to go down
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
בֵּֽית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
וְ/דִבַּרְתָּ֣
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
שָׁ֔ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/דָּבָ֖ר
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Art | N-ms
הַ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
this
Art | Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 22:1
כֹּ֚ה
kôh
H3541
"thus"
Adv
This Hebrew word means thus or in this manner. It can also indicate a location or time, such as here or now. The KJV translates it in various ways, including also, here, and so.
Definition: 1) thus, here, in this manner 1a) thus, so 1b) here, here and there 1c) until now, until now...until then, meanwhile Aramaic equivalent: kah (כָּה "thus" H3542)
Usage: Occurs in 541 OT verses. KJV: also, here, + hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), + mean while, yonder. See also: Genesis 15:5; 1 Kings 22:20; Isaiah 7:7.
אָמַ֣ר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
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.
יְהוָ֔ה
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.
רֵ֖ד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
בֵּֽית
bayith
H1004
"place"
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.
מֶ֣לֶךְ
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.
יְהוּדָ֑ה
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.
וְ/דִבַּרְתָּ֣
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-2ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
שָׁ֔ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
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.
הַ/דָּבָ֖ר
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Art | 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.
הַ/זֶּֽה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Art | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 22:1
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- Context
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- Jeremiah 22:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 22:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 22:1
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 22:1
- Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 22:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
- Sermons on Jeremiah 22:1
Context — A Warning to Judah’s Kings
1This is what the LORD says: “Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and proclaim this message there,
2saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, who sits on the throne of David—you and your officials and your people who enter these gates. 3This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness. Rescue the victim of robbery from the hand of his oppressor. Do no wrong or violence to the foreigner, the fatherless, or the widow. Do not shed innocent blood in this place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 34:2 | The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. |
| 2 | Luke 3:19–20 | But when he rebuked Herod the tetrarch regarding his brother’s wife Herodias and all the evils he had done, Herod added this to them all: He locked John up in prison. |
| 3 | 2 Samuel 24:11–12 | When David got up in the morning, a revelation from the LORD had come to Gad the prophet, David’s seer: “Go and tell David that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am offering you three options. Choose one of them, and I will carry it out against you.’” |
| 4 | Mark 6:18 | For John had been telling Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife!” |
| 5 | 2 Chronicles 19:2–3 | Jehu son of Hanani the seer went out to confront him and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Because of this, the wrath of the LORD is upon you. However, some good is found in you, for you have removed the Asherah poles from the land and have set your heart on seeking God.” |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 33:10 | And the LORD spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they did not listen. |
| 7 | Jeremiah 21:11 | Moreover, tell the house of the king of Judah to hear the word of the LORD. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 15:16–23 | “Stop!” exclaimed Samuel. “Let me tell you what the LORD said to me last night.” “Tell me,” Saul replied. And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel and sent you on a mission, saying, ‘Go and devote to destruction the sinful Amalekites. Fight against them until you have wiped them out.’ So why did you not obey the LORD? Why did you rush upon the plunder and do evil in the sight of the LORD?” “But I did obey the LORD,” Saul replied. “I went on the mission that the LORD gave me. I brought back Agag king of Amalek and devoted the Amalekites to destruction. The troops took sheep and cattle from the plunder, the best of the things devoted to destruction, in order to sacrifice them to the LORD your God at Gilgal.” But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” |
| 9 | Hosea 5:1 | “Hear this, O priests! Take heed, O house of Israel! Give ear, O royal house! For this judgment is against you because you have been a snare at Mizpah, a net spread out on Tabor. |
| 10 | 2 Chronicles 25:15–16 | Therefore the anger of the LORD burned against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet, who said, “Why have you sought this people’s gods, which could not deliver them from your hand?” While he was still speaking, the king asked, “Have we made you the counselor to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not heeded my advice.” |
Jeremiah 22:1 Summary
This verse is about God instructing Jeremiah to go to the palace and tell the king to listen to His message. God wants the king to know that He is speaking directly to him, and that he needs to obey God's commands, just like it says in Deuteronomy 10:12-13. The king is responsible for leading the people, and God is calling him to do what is right and just, as seen in Jeremiah 22:3. By obeying God's commands, the king can bring blessing and prosperity to the people, as promised in verses like Jeremiah 7:23 and Matthew 6:33.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God instruct Jeremiah to go to the palace of the king of Judah?
God wanted Jeremiah to proclaim His message to the king, who was responsible for leading the people, as seen in Jeremiah 22:1, and to call him to administer justice and righteousness as stated in Jeremiah 22:3, similar to what God commanded in Deuteronomy 10:18 and Isaiah 1:17.
What is the significance of the palace of the king of Judah in this verse?
The palace represented the seat of power and authority, and God was about to speak directly to the king, as stated in Jeremiah 22:1, emphasizing the importance of obeying God's commands, as seen in Proverbs 21:1 and Romans 13:1-2.
How does this verse relate to the concept of obedience to authority?
This verse shows that God expects those in positions of authority, like the king of Judah, to listen to and obey His commands, as seen in Jeremiah 22:1-2, and to lead the people in righteousness, as stated in Jeremiah 22:3 and supported by verses like Matthew 22:21 and 1 Peter 2:13-14.
What can we learn from God's instruction to Jeremiah to proclaim the message in the palace?
We learn that God desires to speak to people in positions of power and influence, and that His message is for all people, regardless of their social status, as seen in Jeremiah 22:1 and supported by verses like Acts 10:34-35 and Galatians 3:28.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can proclaim God's message to those in positions of authority in my life?
- How can I, like Jeremiah, be courageous in sharing God's message, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to listen to and obey God's commands, just like the king of Judah was instructed to do?
- How can I use my own position or influence to promote justice and righteousness, as God commands in Jeremiah 22:3?
- What can I learn from Jeremiah's example of obedience to God's instructions, even when they seem challenging or daunting?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 22:1
Thus saith the Lord, go down to the house of the king of Judah,.... To the palace of Jehoiakim, who was now the reigning king; the prophet is bid to go down to it, because, as Kimchi thinks, he was
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 22:1
Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word, Belonging to an earlier period than Jeremiah 21:1-14 - namely the reigns of Shallum or Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim,
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
CHAPTER 22 God sendeth the prophet to court with promises, , and threats against the king’ s house and Jerusalem, . The judgment of Shallum, ; of Jehoiakim, ; and of Coniah, . Some by the king of Judah, here mentioned, understand Jehoahaz. made king upon the death of Josiah by the people, (being the second son of Josiah,) . Others understand Jehoiakim, whom Pharaoh-necho made king, carrying his elder brother Jehoahaz, after a short reign of three months, with him into Egypt, .
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
Jeremiah 22:1 Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,Ver. 1. Go down to the house of the king of Judah.] To the palace royal of Jehoakim, son of Josiah, who reigned after that his brother Jehoahaz was carried captive to Egypt.
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
XXII. (1) Thus saith the Lord . . .—The message, delivered in continuation of Jeremiah 21, and therefore probably as following up the answer to the messengers of Zedekiah (Jeremiah 21:1), reviews the history of the three preceding reigns, and apparently reproduces the very words of the warnings which he had uttered in each to the king who then ruled, and which had been but too terribly fulfilled. It was delivered, we are told, in the very palace of the king.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
CHAPTER XXII This section of prophecy, extending to the end of the eighth verse of the next chapter, is addressed to the king of Judah and his people. It enjoins on them the practice of justice and equity, as they would hope to prosper, 14; but threatens them, in case of disobedience, with utter destruction, 5-9. The captivity of Shallum, the son of Josiah, is declared to be irreversible, 10-12; and the miserable and unlamented end of Jeconiah, contemptuously called Coniah, is foretold, 13-19. His family is threatened with the like captivity, and his seed declared to be for ever excluded from the throne, 20-30. NOTES ON CHAP. XXII Verse 1. Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word] This is supposed by Dahler to have been published in the first year of the reign of Zedekiah.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 22:1
1. Go down] from the Temple on the eastern hill of Jerusalem to the king’s house, which was S. of it on lower ground. Cp. Jeremiah 36:10-12; 2 Kings 11:19.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 22:1
Go down - i. e., from the temple to the king’s house. Compare 2 Chronicles 23:20.
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
AN TO , Jeremiah 22:1-9.1. Go down — From the temple to the king’s house. See 2 Chronicles 23:20; Jeremiah 26:10; Jeremiah 36:12.
Sermons on Jeremiah 22:1
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Overcoming Seeds of Doubt by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the struggle of doubt through the story of John the Baptist, who, despite his profound faith and experiences, found himself imprisoned and questioning Jes |
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Baptism of the Spirit by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of learning from history and not repeating the mistakes of the past. He highlights the 400 years of captivity that the Israel |
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A Study in Hebrews 13 - Part 2 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the wicked system described in the book of Revelation. The system is characterized by the rulers of the nations making alliances with it and t |
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Shouldest Thou Help the Ungodly, and Love Them by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer addresses the dangers of compromising our faith by aligning too closely with the ungodly, as exemplified by King Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab. He warns that wealth a |
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Two Men Chiefs of Sinners Manasseh and Saul by Svend Christensen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Saul, who later became the apostle Paul. Saul was initially a persecutor of Christians, but he had a life-changing encounter wit |