Bible Strands
Jeremiah 32:14
“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Take these deeds—both the sealed copy and the open copy of the deed of purchase—and put them in a clay jar to preserve them for a long time.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — God speaks directly to Jeremiah, commanding him to handle the property deeds. This instruction occurs during the Babylonian siege when Jerusalem’s land is under foreign control.
The words — The Hebrew לָק֣וֹחַ (la.Ko.ach) translates to "take," and אֶת־ ('et-) functions as a direct object marker. These terms command the physical handling of both the sealed and open copies of the purchase document.
The thread — The text states the command to store the deeds in a clay jar for long-term preservation, which directly follows Baruch’s witnessed instruction (Jeremiah 32:13) and precedes the promise that houses, fields, and vineyards will again be bought (Jeremiah 32:15).
Why it lands — The verse asks the reader to observe how divine assurance is anchored in tangible, legally binding actions. It requires obedience to preserve evidence so that future restoration remains verifiable across generations.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.