Bible Strands
Jeremiah 30:1
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD:
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD addresses the prophet Jeremiah, introducing a new collection of divine oracles. This occurs at the transition into a distinct prophetic unit concerning Israel and Judah.
The words — The term הַדָּבָר (ha-davar) translates literally as "the word," functioning as a formal oracle marker. The verb הָיָה (hayah) means "it came," establishing the message's divine origin before its content is revealed.
The thread — This introductory formula parallels Jeremiah 1:1, which opens the book with "These are the words of Jeremiah," and directly precedes the command in Jeremiah 30:2 to record the following speech in a book. It also anchors the subsequent judicial warnings referenced in Jeremiah 26:15 within the broader prophetic record.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to verify the source of the message before engaging with its content. It demands recognition that the authority of the oracle rests entirely on divine commission rather than human origin.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,
Cross-references
- Jeremiah 1:1 These are the words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests in Anathoth in the territory of Benjamin.
- Jeremiah 26:15 But know for certain that if you put me to death, you will bring innocent blood upon yourselves, upon this city, and upon its residents; for truly the LORD has sent me to speak all these words in your hearing.”