Bible Strands
Jeremiah 16:1
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text records Yahweh addressing the prophet Jeremiah at the start of a new divine oracle. This initiation precedes the specific prohibitions regarding marriage and family in Judah.
The words — The phrase דְבַר יְהוָה (de.var Yah.weh) literally translates to "word of Yahweh," establishing the oracle's divine origin. The verb וַיְהִי (va/y.Hi) denotes the past tense arrival of this message to the prophet.
The thread — This formulaic introduction appears repeatedly in Jeremiah, notably at Jeremiah 1:2, Jeremiah 1:4, and Jeremiah 2:1. Each instance marks a formal transmission of divine instruction to the prophet.
Why it lands — The reader must recognize that the subsequent commands carry absolute divine authority rather than human counsel. This framing demands immediate obedience to the prophetic directives that follow.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The word of the Lord came also unto me, saying,
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 1:2 The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,
- Jeremiah 1:4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:
- Jeremiah 2:1 Now the word of the LORD came to me, saying,