Jeremiah 13:3

Study note

Setting — God speaks directly to Jeremiah immediately after the prophet’s initial obedience in purchasing and wearing a linen loincloth (Jeremiah 13:2). This divine address initiates a new phase of instruction following the events of Jeremiah 13:2.

The words — The Hebrew phrase דְבַר־יְהוָה (de.var-Yah.weh) literally means "the word of Yahweh," while שֵׁנִית (she.Nit) specifies "a second time." The verb וַיְהִי (va/y.Hi) denotes the event of coming or happening, framing this as a recurring divine address.

The thread — This formulaic introduction reappears in Jeremiah 13:8 to mark another direct divine commission, establishing a pattern of repeated prophetic revelation within the same chapter.

Why it lands — The verse requires the reader to recognize the continuity of God's instructions to the prophet, emphasizing that prophetic ministry involves repeated, specific divine commands rather than isolated encounters.

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