King James Version
Jeremiah 18:1 in the King James Version says “The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,” — study this verse from Jeremiah chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,”
Jeremiah 18:1 · KJV
The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,
Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.
Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. wheels: or, frames, or, seats
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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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