Jeremiah 7:2

“Stand in the gate of the house of the LORD and proclaim this message: Hear the word of the LORD, all you people of Judah who enter through these gates to worship the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — The LORD speaks through Jeremiah to all people of Judah entering the temple gates for worship. The proclamation occurs immediately after the divine commission in Jeremiah 7:1 and precedes the call to repentance in Jeremiah 7:3.

The words — עֲמֹד ('a.Mod) means "stand," and בְּ/שַׁעַר (be./Sha.'ar) means "in [the] gate of," fixing the location of the message. וְ/קָרָאתָ (ve./ka.Ra.ta) translates literally as "and you will proclaim," denoting the commanded delivery.

The thread — The directive to stand and speak at the temple gate repeats in Jeremiah 26:2. The call to "hear the word" parallels Isaiah 1:10 and concludes with the invitation in Revelation 3:22.

Why it lands — The text states that worshipers must listen to divine speech before performing ritual. It requires readers to prioritize hearing God's instruction over relying on religious location or activity.

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The Hebrew words

King James Version

Stand in the gate of the Lord’s house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the Lord, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the Lord.

Cross-references

Jeremiah 26:2 “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word.
Revelation 3:22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Isaiah 1:10 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Jeremiah 22:1 This is what the LORD says: “Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and proclaim this message there,
Ezekiel 2:4 They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’
Amos 7:16 Now, therefore, hear the word of the LORD. You say: ‘Do not prophesy against Israel; do not preach against the house of Isaac.’
1 Kings 22:19 Micaiah continued, “Therefore hear the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left.
Proverbs 1:20 Wisdom calls out in the street, she lifts her voice in the square;
Proverbs 8:2 On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand.
Jeremiah 2:4 Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all you families of the house of Israel.