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Jeremiah 32:7 Cross-References

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Behold, Hanameel the son of Shallum thine uncle shall come unto thee, saying, Buy thee my field that is in Anathoth: for the right of redemption is thine to buy it.

Jeremiah 32:7 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 32:7

People Mentioned

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Hanamelson of Shallum (JER 32:7), Jeremiah's cousin
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Shallumfather of Hanamel (JER 32:7), Jeremiah's uncle

Commentary on Jeremiah 32:7

God specifies the exact transaction: Hanamel will offer his field in Anathoth, and Jeremiah has 'the right of redemption' to purchase it. This refers to the Levitical law of kinsman redemption (Leviticus 25:25-28; Ruth 4:1-6), which required the nearest relative to buy back family land to keep it in the family. Anathoth was in Benjamin's territory, assigned to the Levitical priests (Joshua 21:18), and Jeremiah was from a priestly family. His purchase would prevent the field from passing to strangers.The redemption law beautifully illustrates the gospel. When humanity lost our inheritance throu...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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