Jeremiah 34:6
Jeremiah 34:6 in Multiple Translations
In Jerusalem, then, Jeremiah the prophet relayed all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah
Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
Then Jeremiah the prophet said all these things to Zedekiah, king of Judah, in Jerusalem,
Jeremiah the prophet told Zedekiah king of Judah all this there in Jerusalem.
Then Ieremiah the Prophet spake all these words vnto Zedekiah King of Iudah in Ierusalem,
And Jeremiah the prophet speaketh unto Zedekiah king of Judah all these words in Jerusalem,
Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,
And Jeremias the prophet spoke all these words to Sedecias the king of Juda in Jerusalem.
So I took that message to King Zedekiah.
Berean Amplified Bible — Jeremiah 34:6
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Jeremiah 34:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְדַבֵּר֙
יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ
הַ/נָּבִ֔יא
אֶל
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
מֶ֣לֶךְ
יְהוּדָ֑ה
אֵ֛ת
כָּל
הַ/דְּבָרִ֥ים
הָ/אֵ֖לֶּה
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
וַ/יְדַבֵּר֙
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
Jeremiah
N-proper
הַ/נָּבִ֔יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
prophet
Art | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
Zedekiah
N-proper
מֶ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֑ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
אֵ֛ת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
הַ/דְּבָרִ֥ים
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Art | N-mp
הָ/אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Art | Pron
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Jeremiah 34:6
וַ/יְדַבֵּר֙
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
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.
יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ
Yirmᵉyâh
H3414
"Jeremiah"
N-proper
Jeremiah means whom Jehovah has appointed, a major prophet and author of the book of Jeremiah. He was the son of Hilkiah and a priest from Anathoth.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.35.3; son of: Habazziniah (H2262); father of: Jaazaniah (H2970) § Jeremiah = "whom Jehovah has appointed" 1) the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name 2) a man of Libnah and father of Hamutal the wife of king Josiah 3) a Gadite who joined David at Ziklag 4) a Manassehite, one of the mighty men of valour of the Transjordanic half tribe of Manasseh 5) a Gadite and warrior of David 6) a warrior of David 7) a priest who joined Nehemiah in the covenant ceremony 8) a priest also in the time of Nehemiah; maybe same as 7 9) father of Jaazaniah the Rechabites
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: Jeremiah. See also: 2 Kings 23:31; Jeremiah 36:4; Jeremiah 1:1.
הַ/נָּבִ֔יא
nâbîyʼ
H5030
"prophet"
Art | N-ms
A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.
Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)
Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.
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.
צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ
Tsidqîyâh
H6667
"Zedekiah"
N-proper
Zedekiah means Jehovah is righteous, the name of six Israelites including the last king of Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 36:12. He was renamed by Nebuchadnezzar and son of Josiah. Zedekiah was a significant figure in the Divided Monarchy period.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Jer.36.12; son of: Hananiah (H2608M) § Zedekiah = "Jehovah is righteous" 1) the last king of Judah renamed from 'Mattaniah' by Nebuchadnezzar; son of Josiah by wife Hamutal; placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar when he carried his nephew Jehoiakim in captivity 2) false prophet at the court of king Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel 3) son of Maaseiah, a false prophet in Babylon 4) son of Hananiah, one of the princes of Judah in the time of Jeremiah 5) a priest who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah 6) son of king Jehoiakim of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: Zedekiah, Zidkijah. See also: 1 Kings 22:11; Jeremiah 34:6; Jeremiah 1:3.
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.
אֵ֛ת
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.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
הַ/דְּבָרִ֥ים
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Art | N-mp
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.
הָ/אֵ֖לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָֽם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
Study Notes — Jeremiah 34:6
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- Jeremiah 34:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 34:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 34:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 34:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 34:6
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 34:6
- Sermons on Jeremiah 34:6
Context — A Prophecy against Zedekiah
4Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah. This is what the LORD says concerning you: You will not die by the sword;
5you will die in peace. As spices were burned for your fathers, the former kings who preceded you, so people will burn spices for you and lament, ‘Alas, O master!’ For I Myself have spoken this word, declares the LORD.”
6In Jerusalem, then, Jeremiah the prophet relayed all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah
7as the army of the king of Babylon was fighting against Jerusalem and the remaining cities of Judah—against Lachish and Azekah. For these were the only fortified cities remaining in Judah. 8After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORDCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Samuel 15:16–24 | “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.” Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 3:18 | So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 21:19 | Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’ ” |
| 4 | Acts 20:27 | For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 2:7 | But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 22:14 | But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.” |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 12:7–12 | Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. I gave your master’s house to you and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you the house of Israel and Judah, and if that was not enough, I would have given you even more. Why then have you despised the command of the LORD by doing evil in His sight? You put Uriah the Hittite to the sword and took his wife as your own, for you have slain him with the sword of the Ammonites. Now, therefore, the sword will never depart from your house, because you have despised Me and have taken the wife of Uriah the Hittite to be your own.’ This is what the LORD says: ‘I will raise up adversity against you from your own house. Before your very eyes I will take your wives and give them to another, and he will lie with them in broad daylight. You have acted in secret, but I will do this thing in broad daylight before all Israel.’” |
| 8 | Matthew 14:4 | because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” |
Jeremiah 34:6 Summary
Jeremiah 34:6 tells us that the prophet Jeremiah spoke God's words to King Zedekiah in Jerusalem, which shows us the importance of obeying God's commands, even when it's difficult. This verse reminds us that God wants us to trust in His sovereignty and timing, just like Jeremiah did, and to be faithful in sharing His message with others, as seen in Matthew 28:19-20. By looking to Jeremiah's example, we can learn to be brave and faithful in our own walk with God, and to seek His wisdom and guidance in all we do, as encouraged in Psalm 119:105.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Jeremiah relaying God's words to Zedekiah in Jeremiah 34:6?
This act of obedience by Jeremiah demonstrates his faithfulness to God's command, as seen in Jeremiah 1:7, to speak God's words to the nations, including Judah's king, regardless of the consequences.
Why was it important for Jeremiah to speak to Zedekiah specifically?
As the king of Judah, Zedekiah's decisions affected the entire nation, and God's message to him, as recorded in Jeremiah 34:4-5, was crucial for the king's understanding of God's plans and judgments, similar to how God spoke to other leaders in the Bible, such as King David in 1 Samuel 23:2.
How does this verse relate to the broader context of Jeremiah's prophecy?
Jeremiah 34:6 is part of a larger narrative where Jeremiah is proclaiming God's judgment and mercy to Judah, as seen in Jeremiah 33:1-3, and this specific verse highlights the prophet's role in delivering God's message to those in power, like King Zedekiah.
What can we learn from Jeremiah's example in this verse?
Jeremiah's obedience to God's command, despite the challenging circumstances, teaches us about the importance of faithfulness and trust in God's sovereignty, as emphasized in Proverbs 3:5-6, and encourages us to be faithful in our own calling to share God's word with others.
Reflection Questions
- What would it mean for me to relay God's words to those in authority over me, and how can I demonstrate faithfulness in my own sphere of influence?
- In what ways can I, like Jeremiah, trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when faced with uncertainty or adversity, and what Bible verses can I turn to for comfort and guidance?
- How does this verse encourage me to pray for my leaders and those in positions of power, and what can I learn from Jeremiah's example of interceding for others, as seen in Jeremiah 32:16-25?
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of obedience to God's commands, as seen in Jeremiah's life, to my own daily decisions and actions, and how can I seek God's wisdom and guidance in these matters?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 34:6
Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words,.... The threatening, as well as the consolatory ones; he kept back no part of the message he was sent with, but faithfully delivered the whole: unto
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 34:6
Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 34:6
Jeremiah 34:6 Then Jeremiah the prophet spake all these words unto Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,Ver. 6. Then Jeremiah spake all these words.] Never fearing what might follow; and he had no sooner done but he was clapped up. See Jeremiah 32:3.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jeremiah 34:6
Verse 6. Spake all these words unto Zedekiah] He delivered this message at the hazard of his life. Jeremiah feared God, and had no other fear.
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 34:6
1–7. Prophecy of the burning of the city and the captivity of Zedekiah.
Sermons on Jeremiah 34:6
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Holy Harmony - Part 2 by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that everything in our lives is handed to us by God, who is loving, sovereign, omnipotent, and omniscient. The speaker encourages th |
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Of Resignation to the Will of God. by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the necessity of resigning our will to God's will, particularly during difficult times, as a true expression of faith and self-denial. He illustrates this thro |
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Samuel Grew Up "In Favour Both With the Lord and With Men" by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches on the powerful story of Hannah's prayer for a child, highlighting her selfless vow to dedicate her son to the Lord, shifting the focus from her need to God's n |
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A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of Mr. Samuel Wilson, Baptist Minister. by John Gill | John Gill delivers a heartfelt sermon on the occasion of the death of Reverend Mr. Samuel Wilson, emphasizing the deep sorrow felt by the congregation at the loss of their beloved |
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God in Everything by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of seeing God in everything, trusting in His wisdom, power, and unchanging love even in the midst of sorrows and losses. By acknowle |
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The Samuel Company by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson calls for a revival of the 'Samuel Company,' a group of believers who hear God's voice and grieve over the backslidden state of the Church. He emphasizes the need f |
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Homily 12 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the story of Ananias and Sapphira, highlighting the severity of their sin of sacrilege and deception, leading to their tragic deaths as a result of thei |