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Jeremiah 32:16

Jeremiah 32:16 in Multiple Translations

After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah, I prayed to the LORD:

¶ Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed unto the LORD, saying,

Now after I had delivered the deed of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed unto Jehovah, saying,

Now after I had given the paper to Baruch, the son of Neriah, I made my prayer to the Lord, saying,

After I had given the deed of sale to Baruch son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord:

Now when I had deliuered the booke of the possession vnto Baruch, the sonne of Neriah, I prayed vnto the Lord, saying,

And I pray unto Jehovah — after my giving the purchase-book unto Baruch son of Neriah — saying,

Now after I had delivered the deed of the purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the LORD, saying,

Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase to Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the LORD, saying,

And after I had delivered the deed of purchase to Baruch the son of Neri, I prayed to the Lord, saying:

After I had given the papers/papyri to Baruch, I prayed to Yahweh, saying this:

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Jeremiah 32:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וָ/אֶתְפַּלֵּ֖ל אֶל יְהוָ֑ה אַחֲרֵ֤י תִתִּ/י֙ אֶת סֵ֣פֶר הַ/מִּקְנָ֔ה אֶל בָּר֥וּךְ בֶּן נֵרִיָּ֖ה לֵ/אמֹֽר
וָ/אֶתְפַּלֵּ֖ל pâlal H6419 to pray Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-1cs
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
יְהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
אַחֲרֵ֤י ʼachar H310 after Prep
תִתִּ/י֙ nâthan H5414 to give V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
אֶת ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM
סֵ֣פֶר çêpher H5612 scroll N-ms
הַ/מִּקְנָ֔ה miqnâh H4736 purchase Art | N-fs
אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep
בָּר֥וּךְ Bârûwk H1263 Baruch N-proper
בֶּן bên H1121 son N-ms
נֵרִיָּ֖ה Nêrîyâh H5374 Neriah N-proper
לֵ/אמֹֽר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 32:16

וָ/אֶתְפַּלֵּ֖ל pâlal H6419 "to pray" Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-1cs
To pray or intercede, as seen in the Bible when people like Moses and David prayed to God for guidance and help, often using this Hebrew word to describe their actions.
Definition: 1) to intervene, interpose, pray 1a) (Piel) to mediate, judge 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to intercede 1b2) to pray
Usage: Occurs in 82 OT verses. KJV: intreat, judge(-ment), (make) pray(-er, -ing), make supplication. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Chronicles 6:34; Psalms 5:3.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
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.
יְהוָ֑ה 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.
אַחֲרֵ֤י ʼachar H310 "after" Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
תִתִּ/י֙ nâthan H5414 "to give" V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
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.
סֵ֣פֶר çêpher H5612 "scroll" N-ms
This word means a written document, like a scroll or book, used to record important events or messages. It appears in books like Isaiah and Matthew, referring to written records.
Definition: : document 1) missive, document, writing, book 1a) missive 1a1) letter (of instruction), written order, commission, request, written decree 1b) legal document, certificate of divorce, deed of purchase, indictment, sign 1c) book, scroll 1c1) book of prophecies 1c2) genealogical register 1c3) law-book 1c4) book (of poems) 1c5) book (of kings) 1c6) books of the canon, scripture 1c7) record book (of God) 1d) book-learning, writing 1d1) be able to read (after verb 'to know')
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: bill, book, evidence, [idiom] learn(-ed) (-ing), letter, register, scroll. See also: Genesis 5:1; 2 Chronicles 17:9; Psalms 40:8.
הַ/מִּקְנָ֔ה miqnâh H4736 "purchase" Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word means to buy or acquire something, like a piece of land or property, and can also refer to the price paid for it, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) purchase 1a) purchase 1b) purchase-price 1c) possession (gained by purchase)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (he that is) bought, possession, piece, purchase. See also: Genesis 17:12; Leviticus 25:16; Jeremiah 32:11.
אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep
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.
בָּר֥וּךְ Bârûwk H1263 "Baruch" N-proper
Baruch was a man who lived during the Divided Monarchy and was a friend of Jeremiah. His name means 'blessed' and he helped the prophet with his work.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.32.12; son of: Neriah (H5374); brother of: Seraiah (H8304N) § Baruch = "blessed" 1) friend, amanuensis, and faithful attendant of Jeremiah 2) a priest, the son of Zabbai who assisted Nehemiah in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem 3) a priest, or family of priests, who signed the covenant with Nehemiah 4) son of Col-hozeh, a descendant of Perez or Pharez, the son of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: Baruch. See also: Nehemiah 3:20; Jeremiah 36:15; Jeremiah 32:12.
בֶּן bên H1121 "son" N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
נֵרִיָּ֖ה Nêrîyâh H5374 "Neriah" N-proper
Neriah was an Israelite, father of Baruch and Seraiah, and son of Mahseiah, living during the Divided Monarchy period, as mentioned in Jeremiah 32:12.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at Jer.32.12; son of: Mahseiah (H4271); father of: Baruch (H1263J), Seraiah (H8304N) § Neriah = "lamp of Jehovah" son of Maaseiah and father of Baruch and Seraiah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Neriah. See also: Jeremiah 32:12; Jeremiah 36:32; Jeremiah 32:16.
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 32:16

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1 Jeremiah 12:1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?
2 Genesis 32:9–12 Then Jacob declared, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, ‘Go back to your country and to your kindred, and I will make you prosper,’ I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. But You have said, ‘I will surely make you prosper, and I will make your offspring like the sand of the sea, too numerous to count.’”
3 Philippians 4:6–7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
4 Ezekiel 36:35–37 Then they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden. The cities that were once ruined, desolate, and destroyed are now fortified and inhabited.’ Then the nations around you that remain will know that I, the LORD, have rebuilt what was destroyed, and I have replanted what was desolate. I, the LORD, have spoken, and I will do it. This is what the Lord GOD says: Once again I will hear the plea of the house of Israel and do for them this: I will multiply their people like a flock.
5 2 Samuel 7:18–25 Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far? And as if this was a small thing in Your eyes, O Lord GOD, You have also spoken about the future of the house of Your servant. Is this Your custom with man, O Lord GOD? What more can David say to You? For You know Your servant, O Lord GOD. For the sake of Your word and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed it to Your servant. How great You are, O Lord GOD! For there is none like You, and there is no God but You, according to everything we have heard with our own ears. And who is like Your people Israel—the one nation on earth whom God went out to redeem as a people for Himself and to make a name for Himself? You performed great and awesome wonders by driving out nations and their gods from before Your people, whom You redeemed for Yourself from Egypt. For You have established Your people Israel as Your very own forever, and You, O LORD, have become their God. And now, O LORD God, confirm forever the word You have spoken concerning Your servant and his house. Do as You have promised,

Jeremiah 32:16 Summary

In Jeremiah 32:16, Jeremiah gives the deed of purchase to Baruch and then prays to the Lord, showing his trust in God's plan. This verse teaches us that we can trust God, even when things seem uncertain, and that we should seek Him in prayer, just like Jeremiah did. As it says in Psalm 37:5, we can 'commit our way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He will do it.' By following Jeremiah's example, we can deepen our faith and trust in God's goodness and sovereignty, as seen in Jeremiah 32:17-18, where Jeremiah acknowledges God's power and loving devotion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jeremiah give the deed of purchase to Baruch son of Neriah?

Jeremiah gave the deed to Baruch as a witness and to preserve the record of the transaction, as instructed by the Lord in Jeremiah 32:14, to demonstrate his faith in the Lord's promise that houses, fields, and vineyards would again be bought in the land, as stated in Jeremiah 32:15.

What was Jeremiah's attitude after giving the deed to Baruch?

After giving the deed to Baruch, Jeremiah prayed to the Lord, indicating his dependence on and trust in God, as seen in his subsequent prayer in Jeremiah 32:17-18, where he acknowledges God's power and sovereignty.

How does this verse relate to Jeremiah's faith?

This verse shows Jeremiah's faith in action, as he obeys the Lord's instructions and then seeks God in prayer, demonstrating his trust in the Lord's plans and promises, similar to the faith exhibited by Abraham in Romans 4:20-21 when he trusted God's promise regarding his son Isaac.

What can we learn from Jeremiah's example in this verse?

We can learn the importance of obeying God's instructions and seeking Him in prayer, even when we do not fully understand the circumstances, as Jeremiah did, and as encouraged in Psalm 119:105, where the psalmist seeks guidance from God's word.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways I can demonstrate my faith in God's promises, like Jeremiah did in this verse?
  2. How can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's sovereignty, especially in uncertain circumstances?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I need to seek God in prayer, like Jeremiah did after giving the deed to Baruch?
  4. How can I balance obedience to God's instructions with seeking His guidance and wisdom in prayer?

Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 32:16

Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah,.... When he had finished his worldly business, and which yet was by a divine order, and to answer a divine

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 32:16

Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed unto the LORD, saying, Jeremiah, not comprehending how God's threat of, destroying Judah could be

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:16

What he prayed for the matter of his prayer in the following verses will inform us; but it should seem by it that he was not without his perplexities; though he yielded an absolute obedience to God’ s command, yet he prayeth for a clearer revelation of his meaning in this thing.

Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:16

Jeremiah 32:16 Now when I had delivered the evidence of the purchase unto Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed unto the LORD, saying,Ver. 16. I prayed unto the Lord, saying.] His heart began to boil with unbelief and carnal reasonings; he therefore setteth himself to pray down those distempers. As a man may sleep out his drunkenness, so he may pray away his perturbations. It was Job’ s restraining of prayer, Eliphaz thought, that made him so far to forget himself, and to extravagant.

Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:16

(16) I prayed unto the Lord.—The prophet, it is obvious, records his own prayer. Nowhere, perhaps—the prayer of Ezra (Ezra 9:5-15), of Hezekiah (Isaiah 37:16-20), of Daniel (Daniel 9:4-19), being the nearest parallels—do the writings of the Old Testament present us with so striking an example of the manner in which a devout Israelite poured out his heart to God, dwelling on the greatness of His attributes—praying for himself, interceding for his people.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:16

Verse 16. I prayed unto the Lord] And what a prayer! What weight of matter, sublimity of expression, profound veneration, just conception, Divine unction, powerful pleading, and strength of faith! Historical, without flatness; condensed, without obscurity; confessing the greatest of crimes against the most righteous of Beings, without despairing of his mercy, or presuming on his goodness: a confession that, in fact, acknowledges that God's justice should smite and destroy, had not his infinite goodness said, I will pardon and spare.

Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 32:16

16–27. See introd. summary to the section.

Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:16

’S PRAYER FOR FULLER , Jeremiah 32:16-23.16. The transaction was in itself very simple and intelligible, and the reason for it is plainly set forth.

Sermons on Jeremiah 32:16

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David Wilkerson The Redemptive Judgements of God by David Wilkerson In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the redemptive judgments of God. He references Jeremiah 32 and highlights the story of Jeremiah buying a piece of land while h
Chuck Smith Jeremiah 32:16 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith discusses Jeremiah's obedience to God's seemingly absurd command to buy a field while Jerusalem is under siege. Despite his doubts, Jeremiah turns to God in prayer, ack
Michael Durham The Justice of God by Michael Durham In this sermon, the preacher acknowledges his limited understanding of God and his desire to have a clearer vision of Him. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and seeking God's
Bob Phillips Book of Zephaniah by Bob Phillips In this sermon, the speaker describes the state of Jerusalem and its people, who are in a state of despair and humiliation. The gates of the city are destroyed, the nobles are unab
John Gill Of the Justice or Righteousness of God. by John Gill John Gill expounds on the justice and righteousness of God, emphasizing that these attributes are essential and inherent to His nature. He argues that God's righteousness is acknow
Richard E. Bieber How Long Is This Valley? by Richard E. Bieber Richard E. Bieber preaches about the journey from receiving a vision from God to seeing that vision become a reality in our lives, emphasizing the necessity of passing through vall
Chuck Smith Jeremiah 12:1 by Chuck Smith Chuck Smith addresses the profound questions of faith in his sermon 'BUT, WHY GOD?' using Jeremiah 12:1 as a foundation. He explores Jeremiah's struggle with God's justice, emphasi

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