Jeremiah 40:10
Jeremiah 40:10 in Multiple Translations
As for me, I will stay in Mizpah to represent you before the Chaldeans who come to us. As for you, gather wine grapes, summer fruit, and oil, place them in your storage jars, and live in the cities you have taken.”
As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah to serve the Chaldeans, which will come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken.
As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah, to stand before the Chaldeans that shall come unto us: but ye, gather ye wine and summer fruits and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken.
As for me, I will be living in Mizpah as your representative before the Chaldaeans who come to us: but you are to get in your wine and summer fruits and oil and put them in your vessels, and make living-places for yourselves in the towns which you have taken.
I myself will stay here in Mizpah to represent you to the Babylonians when they come to meet with us. You yourselves should get busy harvesting grapes and summer fruit and olive oil, storing them in jars, and living in the towns you have occupied.”
As for me, Beholde, I will dwell at Mizpah to serue the Caldeans, which will come vnto vs: but you, gather you wine, and sommer fruites, and oyle, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities, that ye haue taken.
and I, lo, I am dwelling in Mizpah, to stand before the Chaldeans who are come in unto us, and ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruit, and oil, and put in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken.'
As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah, to stand before the Chaldeans who will come to us; but you, gather wine and summer fruits and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that you have taken.”
As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah, to serve the Chaldeans, who will come to us: but ye, gather ye wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that ye have taken.
Behold I dwell in Masphath, that I may answer the commandment of the Chaldeans that are sent to us: but as for you, gather ye the vintage, and the harvest, and the oil, and lay it up in your vessels, and abide in your cities which you hold.
As for me, I will stay here at Mizpah to be your representative to the officials from Babylonia who come to talk with us. But you should return to your towns, and eat the things that are produced on your land. Harvest the grapes and the fruit that ripen in the ◄summer/hot season► and the olives, make wine and olive oil, and store it.”
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Study Notes — Jeremiah 40:10
- Context
- Cross References
- Jeremiah 40:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 40:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 40:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
- Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 40:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
- Sermons on Jeremiah 40:10
Context — Gedaliah Governs in Judah
10As for me, I will stay in Mizpah to represent you before the Chaldeans who come to us. As for you, gather wine grapes, summer fruit, and oil, place them in your storage jars, and live in the cities you have taken.”
11When all the Jews in Moab, Ammon, Edom, and all the other lands heard that the king of Babylon had left a remnant in Judah and had appointed Gedaliah son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, over them, 12they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Jeremiah 40:12 | they all returned from all the places to which they had been banished and came to the land of Judah, to Gedaliah at Mizpah. And they gathered an abundance of wine grapes and summer fruit. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 1:38 | Joshua son of Nun, who stands before you, will enter it. Encourage him, for he will enable Israel to inherit the land. |
| 3 | Isaiah 16:9 | So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 39:10 | But Nebuzaradan left behind in the land of Judah some of the poor people who had no property, and at that time he gave them vineyards and fields. |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 16:1 | When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 35:19 | this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jonadab son of Rechab will never fail to have a man to stand before Me.’” |
| 7 | Jeremiah 48:32 | I will weep for you, O vine of Sibmah, more than I weep for Jazer. Your tendrils have extended to the sea; they reach even to Jazer. The destroyer has descended on your summer fruit and grape harvest. |
| 8 | Proverbs 22:29 | Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men. |
| 9 | Luke 21:36 | So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 40:6 | So Jeremiah went to Gedaliah son of Ahikam at Mizpah and stayed with him among the people who were left in the land. |
Jeremiah 40:10 Summary
In Jeremiah 40:10, Gedaliah is telling the people to trust in God's provision and care for their daily needs by gathering food and living in the cities they have taken. This is similar to how God provided for the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16:4, Numbers 11:31). Gedaliah is also offering to represent the people before the Chaldeans, showing us that God desires to restore and redeem His people, even in difficult circumstances (Jeremiah 29:11). By trusting in God's provision and care, we can settle back into our daily lives and live with confidence and hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for Gedaliah to 'represent' the people before the Chaldeans?
Gedaliah is offering to act as a mediator or ambassador on behalf of the people, similar to how Jesus Christ represents believers before God the Father (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25).
Why are the people being told to gather wine grapes, summer fruit, and oil?
The people are being instructed to gather these items as a way of settling back into their daily lives and trusting in God's provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:10 where the Israelites are reminded to trust in God's provision and bless Him for it.
What is the significance of the people living in the cities they have taken?
The people are being told to live in the cities they have taken as a way of re-establishing their lives and communities, similar to how the Israelites were instructed to live in the Promised Land (Joshua 1:3, Deuteronomy 6:10-11).
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Jeremiah?
This verse relates to the overall message of Jeremiah as it shows God's desire to restore and redeem His people, even in the midst of judgment and exile, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Jeremiah 31:31-34.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust in God's provision and care for my daily needs, just like the people in this verse?
- How can I, like Gedaliah, represent Christ to those around me and be a mediator of God's love and grace?
- In what ways can I settle back into my daily life and trust in God's sovereignty, even in uncertain or difficult circumstances?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's provision and care, and how can I practically apply this verse to those areas?
Gill's Exposition on Jeremiah 40:10
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jeremiah 40:10
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
Trapp's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
Ellicott's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
Cambridge Bible on Jeremiah 40:10
Whedon's Commentary on Jeremiah 40:10
Sermons on Jeremiah 40:10
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The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches on the doctrine of justification by faith alone, emphasizing the inability of mankind to be justified by the deeds of the law. He highlights the universal |
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(2 Samuel) Trusting in Adversity by David Guzik | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of David and how he found refreshment in the midst of trials. Despite being a fugitive on the run, David was able to find comfort |
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The Prophet Jeremiah - Part 2 by H.J. Vine | Jeremiah recounts the historical events following the destruction of Jerusalem, highlighting the faithfulness of the Rechabites in contrast to the disobedience of Israel. The proph |
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Lessons From Daniel by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the dark days in Israel described in the first two verses of the Bible. The people of God are in captivity in Babylon under the rule of Nebuch |
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The Sin of Covetousness by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the dangers of convenient, non-scriptural religion, highlighting the importance of living a holy life free from sins like fornication, uncleanness, and covet |
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Ict Meeting on Logos 20.9.83 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges and unpredictability of doing God's work in Brahman. They mention the lack of funds and the need to be flexible in their transp |
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From the Death of Alexander the Great to the Death of Judas Maccabeus by Flavius Josephus | Flavius Josephus preaches about the wise and courageous actions of Joseph, a man who cleverly managed the farming of taxes in Syria, gained the favor of King Ptolemy, and secured h |







