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Jeremiah 32:9 Cross-References
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“And I bought the field of Hanameel my uncle's son, that was in Anathoth, and weighed him the money, even seventeen shekels of silver. seventeen: or, seven shekels and ten pieces of silver”
Jeremiah 32:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 32:9
I bought the field of Hanameel—Jeremiah's symbolic purchase of land in occupied territory enacts prophetic hope. While imprisoned and prophesying doom, he invests in Judah's future. The Hebrew qanah (buy/redeem) connects to God's redemption of Israel (go'el—kinsman redeemer).Seventeen shekels of silver (שִׁבְעָה שְׁקָלִים וַעֲשָׂרָה הַכֶּסֶף)—approximately 7 ounces, a modest sum reflecting the land's devaluation during siege. The precision demonstrates historical authenticity. This real estate transaction during enemy occupation seems absurd—like buying stock during a market crash—yet demonstr...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 32:9
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“let it be written that they be destroyed; and I will pay ten thousand talents of silver into the hands of those who are in charge of the king's business”
“If you think it best, give me my wages; and if not, keep them. So they weighed for my wages thirty pieces of silver.”
“he cried to the king; and he said”
“My lord”
“So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver”
“and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit”
“and eat you that which is good”