Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,

JEREMIAH 32:26KJV
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Jeremiah 32:26 (KJV)

What does Jeremiah 32:26 mean?

Jeremiah 32:26 records that God spoke directly to Jeremiah, introducing a new message. This verse signals a turning point where God is about to reveal something important to Jeremiah in the midst of a difficult situation.

At this point in the book, Jeremiah is imprisoned by King Zedekiah because of his prophecies about Jerusalem’s fall. The phrase “the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah” marks the start of a new divine message. The verse sets the stage for what God will say next, highlighting that what follows comes with God’s authority and is meant to be taken seriously.

The Hebrew behind Jeremiah 32:26

  • word (דָּבָר, davar): This word often means a message, matter, or command. Here, it emphasizes that what Jeremiah is about to hear is not his own thought, but a direct communication from God.
  • LORD (יְהוָה, YHWH): This is God’s personal name, used to stress God’s covenant relationship with Israel. Its use here reminds the reader that the message comes from the God who has been faithful to His people.
  • Jeremiah (יִרְמְיָהוּ, Yirmeyahu): Naming Jeremiah directly shows that this message is personal and specific, addressed to the prophet in his current circumstances.
  • saying (אָמַר, amar): This word introduces what God is about to declare, marking the transition from narration to direct speech.

Why Jeremiah 32:26 matters

  • This verse prepares the reader for a significant revelation from God, building anticipation for the message that follows.
  • By stating that the word came from יְהוָה (YHWH), the verse underscores the authority and seriousness of the message, especially in a time of crisis for Jerusalem.
  • The verse connects Jeremiah’s personal experience—being imprisoned and isolated—with God’s ongoing communication, showing that God speaks even in the darkest circumstances.

Where else these words appear

“Jeremiah” Hebrew H3414 · used in 133 verses

  • 2 Kings 23:31 Jehoahaz was twenty and three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hamutal, the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah.
  • Jeremiah 28:15 Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie.
  • Jeremiah 38:9 My lord the king, these men have done evil in all that they have done to Jeremiah the prophet, whom they have cast into the dungeon; and he is like to die for hunger in the place where he is: for there is no more bread in the city.