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20
Hear the word of the
Lord
, all you exiles I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon.
21
This is what the
Lord
of Hosts, the God of Israel, says to Ahab son of Kolaiah and to Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, the ones prophesying a lie to you in My name: “I am about to hand them over to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will kill them before your very eyes.
22
Based on what happens to them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will create a curse that says, ‘May the
Lord
make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire! '
23
because they have committed an outrage in Israel by committing adultery with their neighbors' wives and have spoken a lie in My name, which I did not command them. I am He who knows, and I am a witness.” This is the
Lord
's declaration.
Hear the word of the
Lord
, all you exiles I have sent from Jerusalem to Babylon.
21
This is what the
Lord
of Hosts, the God of Israel, says to Ahab son of Kolaiah and to Zedekiah son of Maaseiah, the ones prophesying a lie to you in My name: “I am about to hand them over to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will kill them before your very eyes.
22
Based on what happens to them, all the exiles of Judah who are in Babylon will create a curse that says, ‘May the
Lord
make you like Zedekiah and Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire! '
23
because they have committed an outrage in Israel by committing adultery with their neighbors' wives and have spoken a lie in My name, which I did not command them. I am He who knows, and I am a witness.” This is the
Lord
's declaration.
24
To Shemaiah the Nehelamite you are to say,
25
“This is what the
Lord
of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You in your own name have sent out letters to all the people of Jerusalem, to the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah, and to all the priests, saying:
26
‘The
Lord
has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada the priest to be the chief officer in the temple of the
Lord
, responsible for every madman who acts like a prophet. You must confine him in the stocks and an iron collar.
27
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who has been acting like a prophet among you?
28
For he has sent word to us in Babylon, claiming, “The exile will be long. Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce.” ' ”
To Shemaiah the Nehelamite you are to say,
25
“This is what the
Lord
of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You in your own name have sent out letters to all the people of Jerusalem, to the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah, and to all the priests, saying:
26
‘The
Lord
has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada the priest to be the chief officer in the temple of the
Lord
, responsible for every madman who acts like a prophet. You must confine him in the stocks and an iron collar.
27
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who has been acting like a prophet among you?
28
For he has sent word to us in Babylon, claiming, “The exile will be long. Build houses and settle down. Plant gardens and eat their produce.” ' ”
29
Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the hearing of Jeremiah the prophet.
Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the hearing of Jeremiah the prophet.
A Message about Shemaiah
30
Then the word of the
Lord
came to Jeremiah:
31
“Send a message to all the exiles, saying: This is what the
Lord
says concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite. Because Shemaiah prophesied to you, though I did not send him, and made you trust a lie,
32
this is what the
Lord
says: I am about to punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his descendants. There will not be even one of his descendants living among these people, nor will any ever see the good that I will bring to My people” — this is the
Lord
's declaration — “for he has preached rebellion against the
Lord
.”
Then the word of the
Lord
came to Jeremiah:
31
“Send a message to all the exiles, saying: This is what the
Lord
says concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite. Because Shemaiah prophesied to you, though I did not send him, and made you trust a lie,
32
this is what the
Lord
says: I am about to punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite and his descendants. There will not be even one of his descendants living among these people, nor will any ever see the good that I will bring to My people” — this is the
Lord
's declaration — “for he has preached rebellion against the
Lord
.”
Jeremiah
Restoration from Captivity
30
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the
Lord
.
2
This is what the
Lord
, the God of Israel, says: “Write down on a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you,
3
for the days are certainly coming” — this is the
Lord
's declaration — “when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah” — the
Lord
's declaration. “I will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors and they will possess it.”
This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the
Lord
.
2
This is what the
Lord
, the God of Israel, says: “Write down on a scroll all the words that I have spoken to you,
3
for the days are certainly coming” — this is the
Lord
's declaration — “when I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel and Judah” — the
Lord
's declaration. “I will restore them to the land I gave to their ancestors and they will possess it.”
4
These are the words the
Lord
spoke to Israel and Judah.
5
Yes, this is what the
Lord
says:
These are the words the
Lord
spoke to Israel and Judah.
5
Yes, this is what the
Lord
says:
We have heard a cry of terror,
of dread — there is no peace.
6
Ask and see
whether a male can give birth.
Why then do I see every man
with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor
and every face turned pale?
7
How awful that day will be!
There will be none like it!
It will be a time of trouble for Jacob,
but he will be delivered out of it.
of dread — there is no peace.
6
Ask and see
whether a male can give birth.
Why then do I see every man
with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor
and every face turned pale?
7
How awful that day will be!
There will be none like it!
It will be a time of trouble for Jacob,
but he will be delivered out of it.
8
“On that day” — this is the declaration of the
Lord
of
•Hosts
— “I will break his yoke from your neck and tear off your chains so strangers will never again enslave him.
9
They will serve the
Lord
their God and I will raise up David their king for them.”
“On that day” — this is the declaration of the
Lord
of
•Hosts
— “I will break his yoke from your neck and tear off your chains so strangers will never again enslave him.
9
They will serve the
Lord
their God and I will raise up David their king for them.”
10
As for you, My servant Jacob,
do not be afraid —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
and do not be dismayed, Israel,
for without fail I will save you from far away,
your descendants, from the land of their captivity!
Jacob will return and have calm and quiet
with no one to frighten him.
11
For I will be with you —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
to save you!
I will bring destruction on all the nations
where I have scattered you;
however, I will not bring destruction on you.
I will discipline you justly,
and I will by no means leave you unpunished.
As for you, My servant Jacob,
do not be afraid —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
and do not be dismayed, Israel,
for without fail I will save you from far away,
your descendants, from the land of their captivity!
Jacob will return and have calm and quiet
with no one to frighten him.
11
For I will be with you —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
to save you!
I will bring destruction on all the nations
where I have scattered you;
however, I will not bring destruction on you.
I will discipline you justly,
and I will by no means leave you unpunished.
Healing Zion's Wounds
12
For this is what the
Lord
says:
For this is what the
Lord
says:
Your injury is incurable;
your wound most severe.
13
No one takes up the case for your sores.
There is no healing for you.
14
All your lovers have forgotten you;
they no longer look for you,
for I have struck you as an enemy would,
with the discipline of someone cruel,
because of your enormous
•guilt
and your innumerable sins.
15
Why do you cry out about your injury?
Your pain has no cure!
I have done these things to you
because of your enormous guilt
and your innumerable sins.
16
Nevertheless, all who devoured you will be devoured,
and all your adversaries — all of them —
will go off into exile.
Those who plunder you will be plundered,
and all who raid you will be raided.
17
But I will bring you health
and will heal you of your wounds —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
for they call you Outcast,
•Zion
whom no one cares about.
your wound most severe.
13
No one takes up the case for your sores.
There is no healing for you.
14
All your lovers have forgotten you;
they no longer look for you,
for I have struck you as an enemy would,
with the discipline of someone cruel,
because of your enormous
•guilt
and your innumerable sins.
15
Why do you cry out about your injury?
Your pain has no cure!
I have done these things to you
because of your enormous guilt
and your innumerable sins.
16
Nevertheless, all who devoured you will be devoured,
and all your adversaries — all of them —
will go off into exile.
Those who plunder you will be plundered,
and all who raid you will be raided.
17
But I will bring you health
and will heal you of your wounds —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
for they call you Outcast,
•Zion
whom no one cares about.
Restoration of the Land
18
This is what the
Lord
says:
This is what the
Lord
says:
I will certainly restore the fortunes of Jacob's tents
and show compassion on his dwellings.
Every city will be rebuilt on its mound;
every citadel will stand on its proper site.
19
Thanksgiving will come out of them,
a sound of celebration.
I will multiply them, and they will not decrease;
I will honor them, and they will not be insignificant.
20
His children will be as in past days;
his congregation will be established in My presence.
I will punish all his oppressors.
21
Jacob's leader will be one of them;
his ruler will issue from him.
I will invite him to Me, and he will approach Me,
for who would otherwise risk his life to approach Me?
This is the
Lord
's declaration.
22
You will be My people,
and I will be your God.
and show compassion on his dwellings.
Every city will be rebuilt on its mound;
every citadel will stand on its proper site.
19
Thanksgiving will come out of them,
a sound of celebration.
I will multiply them, and they will not decrease;
I will honor them, and they will not be insignificant.
20
His children will be as in past days;
his congregation will be established in My presence.
I will punish all his oppressors.
21
Jacob's leader will be one of them;
his ruler will issue from him.
I will invite him to Me, and he will approach Me,
for who would otherwise risk his life to approach Me?
This is the
Lord
's declaration.
22
You will be My people,
and I will be your God.
The Wrath of God
23
Look, a storm from the
Lord
!
Wrath has gone out,
a churning storm.
It will whirl about the heads of the wicked.
24
The
Lord
's burning anger will not turn back
until He has completely fulfilled the purposes of His heart.
In time to come you will understand it.
Look, a storm from the
Lord
!
Wrath has gone out,
a churning storm.
It will whirl about the heads of the wicked.
24
The
Lord
's burning anger will not turn back
until He has completely fulfilled the purposes of His heart.
In time to come you will understand it.
Jeremiah
God's Relationship with His People
31
“At that time” — this is the
Lord
's declaration — “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”
“At that time” — this is the
Lord
's declaration — “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”
2
This is what the
Lord
says:
This is what the
Lord
says:
They found favor in the wilderness —
the people who survived the sword.
When Israel went to find rest,
3
the
Lord
appeared to him from far away.
I have loved you with an everlasting love;
therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.
4
Again I will build you so that you will be rebuilt,
Virgin Israel.
You will take up your tambourines again
and go out in joyful dancing.
5
You will plant vineyards again
on the mountains of Samaria;
the planters will plant and will enjoy the fruit.
6
For there will be a day when watchmen will call out
in the hill country of Ephraim,
“Get up, let's go up to
•Zion
,
to
•Yahweh
our God! ”
the people who survived the sword.
When Israel went to find rest,
3
the
Lord
appeared to him from far away.
I have loved you with an everlasting love;
therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.
4
Again I will build you so that you will be rebuilt,
Virgin Israel.
You will take up your tambourines again
and go out in joyful dancing.
5
You will plant vineyards again
on the mountains of Samaria;
the planters will plant and will enjoy the fruit.
6
For there will be a day when watchmen will call out
in the hill country of Ephraim,
“Get up, let's go up to
•Zion
,
to
•Yahweh
our God! ”
God's People Brought Home
7
For this is what the
Lord
says:
For this is what the
Lord
says:
Sing with joy for Jacob;
shout for the chief of the nations!
Proclaim, praise, and say,
“
Lord
, save Your people,
the remnant of Israel! ”
8
Watch! I am going to bring them from the northern land.
I will gather them from remote regions of the earth —
the blind and the lame will be with them,
along with those who are pregnant and those about to give birth.
They will return here as a great assembly!
9
They will come weeping,
but I will bring them back with consolation.
I will lead them to
•wadis
filled with water
by a smooth way where they will not stumble,
for I am Israel's Father,
and Ephraim is My firstborn.
10
Nations, hear the word of the
Lord
,
and tell it among the far off coastlands!
Say: The One who scattered Israel will gather him.
He will watch over him as a shepherd guards his flock,
11
for the
Lord
has ransomed Jacob
and redeemed him from the power of one stronger than he.
12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion;
they will be radiant with joy
because of the
Lord
's goodness,
because of the grain, the new wine, the fresh oil,
and because of the young of the flocks and herds.
Their life will be like an irrigated garden,
and they will no longer grow weak from hunger.
13
Then the young woman will rejoice with dancing,
while young and old men rejoice together.
I will turn their mourning into joy,
give them consolation,
and bring happiness out of grief.
14
I will refresh the priests with an abundance,
and My people will be satisfied with My goodness.
This is the
Lord
's declaration.
shout for the chief of the nations!
Proclaim, praise, and say,
“
Lord
, save Your people,
the remnant of Israel! ”
8
Watch! I am going to bring them from the northern land.
I will gather them from remote regions of the earth —
the blind and the lame will be with them,
along with those who are pregnant and those about to give birth.
They will return here as a great assembly!
9
They will come weeping,
but I will bring them back with consolation.
I will lead them to
•wadis
filled with water
by a smooth way where they will not stumble,
for I am Israel's Father,
and Ephraim is My firstborn.
10
Nations, hear the word of the
Lord
,
and tell it among the far off coastlands!
Say: The One who scattered Israel will gather him.
He will watch over him as a shepherd guards his flock,
11
for the
Lord
has ransomed Jacob
and redeemed him from the power of one stronger than he.
12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion;
they will be radiant with joy
because of the
Lord
's goodness,
because of the grain, the new wine, the fresh oil,
and because of the young of the flocks and herds.
Their life will be like an irrigated garden,
and they will no longer grow weak from hunger.
13
Then the young woman will rejoice with dancing,
while young and old men rejoice together.
I will turn their mourning into joy,
give them consolation,
and bring happiness out of grief.
14
I will refresh the priests with an abundance,
and My people will be satisfied with My goodness.
This is the
Lord
's declaration.
Lament Turned to Joy
15
This is what the
Lord
says:
This is what the
Lord
says:
A voice was heard in Ramah,
a lament with bitter weeping —
Rachel weeping for her children,
refusing to be comforted for her children
because they are no more.
a lament with bitter weeping —
Rachel weeping for her children,
refusing to be comforted for her children
because they are no more.
16
This is what the
Lord
says:
This is what the
Lord
says:
Keep your voice from weeping
and your eyes from tears,
for the reward for your work will come —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
and your children will return from the enemy's land.
17
There is hope for your future —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
and your children will return to their own territory.
18
I have heard Ephraim moaning,
“You disciplined me, and I have been disciplined
like an untrained calf.
Restore me, and I will return,
for you,
Lord
, are my God.
19
After I returned, I repented;
After I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief.
I was ashamed and humiliated
because I bore the disgrace of my youth.”
20
Isn't Ephraim a precious son to Me,
a delightful child?
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him.
This is the
Lord
's declaration.
and your eyes from tears,
for the reward for your work will come —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
and your children will return from the enemy's land.
17
There is hope for your future —
this is the
Lord
's declaration —
and your children will return to their own territory.
18
I have heard Ephraim moaning,
“You disciplined me, and I have been disciplined
like an untrained calf.
Restore me, and I will return,
for you,
Lord
, are my God.
19
After I returned, I repented;
After I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief.
I was ashamed and humiliated
because I bore the disgrace of my youth.”
20
Isn't Ephraim a precious son to Me,
a delightful child?
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him.
This is the
Lord
's declaration.
Repentance and Restoration
21
Set up road markers for yourself;
establish signposts!
Keep the highway in mind,
the way you have traveled.
Return, Virgin Israel!
Return to these cities of yours.
22
How long will you turn here and there,
faithless daughter?
For the
Lord
creates something new in the land —
a female will shelter a man.
Set up road markers for yourself;
establish signposts!
Keep the highway in mind,
the way you have traveled.
Return, Virgin Israel!
Return to these cities of yours.
22
How long will you turn here and there,
faithless daughter?
For the
Lord
creates something new in the land —
a female will shelter a man.
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