King James Version
Jeremiah 11:1 in the King James Version says “The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,” — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,”
Jeremiah 11:1 · KJV
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Hear ye the words of this covenant, and speak unto the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem;
And say thou unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Cursed be the man that obeyeth not the words of this covenant,
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“The word”
H1697a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“from the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
This verse is found in the book of Jeremiah. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
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