New International Version Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time: New Living Translation Then the LORD gave me another message: English Standard Version And the word of the LORD came to me a second time, Berean Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time: Berean Literal Bible And the word of YHWH came to me a second time, saying: King James Bible And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying, New King James Version And the word of the LORD came to me the second time, saying, New American Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying, NASB 1995 Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying, NASB 1977 Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying, Legacy Standard Bible Then the word of Yahweh came to me a second time, saying, Amplified Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying, Berean Annotated Bible Then the word of the LORD {YHWH} came to me a second time: Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time: American Standard Version And the word of Jehovah came unto me the second time, saying, Contemporary English Version Then the LORD said, English Revised Version And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke his word to me again. He said, Good News Translation Then the LORD spoke to me again and said, International Standard Version Then this message from the LORD came to me a second time: NET Bible Then the LORD spoke to me again and said, New Heart English Bible The word of the LORD came to me the second time, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And the word of the LORD came to me the second time, saying, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the word of the LORD came to me a second time: World English Bible Yahweh’s word came to me the second time, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a word of YHWH to me a second time, saying, Berean Literal Bible And the word of YHWH came to me a second time, saying: Young's Literal Translation And there is a word of Jehovah unto me a second time, saying, Smith's Literal Translation And the word of Jehovah will be to me the second time, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the word of the Lord came to me the second time, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version And the word of the Lord came to me a second time, saying: New American Bible A second time the word of the LORD came to me thus: New Revised Standard Version And the word of the LORD came to me a second time, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the word of the LORD came to me the second time, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me a second time, and he said OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the word of the LORD came unto me the second time, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Linen Loincloth…2So I bought a loincloth as the LORD had instructed me, and I put it around my waist. 3Then the word of the LORD came to me a second time: 4“Take the loincloth that you bought and are wearing, and go at once to Perath and hide it there in a crevice of the rocks.”… Cross References Then the word of the LORD Hosea 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel. 1 Kings 17:2 Then a revelation from the LORD came to Elijah: Ezekiel 1:3 the word of the LORD came directly to Ezekiel the priest, the son of Buzi, in the land of the Chaldeans by the River Kebar. And there the LORD’s hand was upon him. came to me Jeremiah 1:11 And the word of the LORD came to me, asking, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” “I see a branch of an almond tree,” I replied. Ezekiel 3:16 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Ezekiel 6:1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, a second time: Jeremiah 33:1 While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the LORD came to him a second time: Jonah 3:1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: Haggai 2:20 For the second time that day, the twenty-fourth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to Haggai, saying, Isaiah 20:2 the LORD had already spoken through Isaiah son of Amoz, saying, “Go, remove the sackcloth from your waist and the sandals from your feet.” And Isaiah did so, walking around naked and barefoot. Ezekiel 12:1-7 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, you are living in a rebellious house. They have eyes to see but do not see, and ears to hear but do not hear, for they are a rebellious house. / Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house. … Hosea 1:2 When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, He told him, “Go, take a prostitute as your wife and have children of adultery, because this land is flagrantly prostituting itself by departing from the LORD.” Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Zechariah son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo, saying: 1 Kings 13:1-2 Suddenly, as Jeroboam was standing beside the altar to burn incense, there came a man of God from Judah to Bethel by the word of the LORD. / And he cried out against the altar by the word of the LORD, “O altar, O altar, this is what the LORD says: ‘A son named Josiah will be born to the house of David, and upon you he will sacrifice the priests of the high places who burn incense upon you, and human bones will be burned upon you.’” 2 Kings 20:4-5 Before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, / “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And the word of the LORD came to me the second time, saying, no reference Jump to Previous Second Time WordJump to Next Second Time WordJeremiah 13 1. By the type of a linen belt, hidden at Euphrates, 9. God prefigures the destruction of his people. 12. By the parable of bottles filled with wine he foretells their drunkenness in misery. 15. He exhorts to prevent their future judgments. 22. He shows their abominations are the cause thereof. Then the word of the LORD God continued directing Jeremiah after the symbolic act involving the ruined linen belt, revealing the meaning of the sign for Judah and Jerusalem. Hos 1:1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri… came to me Jeremiah received the message directly from God and was responsible to proclaim it faithfully to the people. Jer 1:11 And the word of the LORD came to me, asking,… a second time: The further revelation explained that Judah’s pride, refusal to listen, and idolatry would bring the nation to ruin, just as the belt had become useless. Jer 33:1 While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by themes of repentance and judgment. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. In this context, He is the one communicating with Jeremiah. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often the focus of Jeremiah's prophecies. During Jeremiah's time, Judah was facing impending judgment due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience. 4. The Word of the LORD Refers to the divine message or revelation given to the prophets. In Hebrew, "dabar" is used, indicating a communication that carries authority and purpose. 5. The Second Time This phrase indicates that God is persistent in His communication with Jeremiah, emphasizing the importance of the message and the need for Jeremiah to understand and convey it accurately. Teaching Points God's Persistent CommunicationGod often repeats His messages to ensure clarity and understanding. This persistence reflects His desire for His people to grasp His will and respond accordingly. The Role of the Prophet Prophets like Jeremiah serve as intermediaries between God and His people, tasked with delivering messages that call for repentance and faithfulness. The Importance of Listening Just as Jeremiah received the word of the LORD, believers today are called to be attentive to God's voice through Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. Responding to God's Call Like Jeremiah, we must be willing to act on God's instructions, even when they challenge us or require perseverance. The Relevance of God's Word The messages given to prophets in the past continue to hold significance for believers today, offering guidance, correction, and encouragement. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 13:3?2. How does Jeremiah 13:3 illustrate God's method of communicating with His prophets? 3. What significance does the "word of the LORD" hold in Jeremiah 13:3? 4. How can we discern God's voice today, as Jeremiah did in 13:3? 5. What other biblical instances show God speaking directly to His people? 6. How should we respond when God speaks to us, as seen in Jeremiah 13:3? 7. What is the significance of God speaking directly to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 13:3? 8. How does Jeremiah 13:3 reflect God's communication methods with prophets? 9. Why does God use symbolic actions in Jeremiah 13:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 13? (3) The second time.--No dates are given, but the implied interval must have been long enough for the girdle to become foul, while the prophet apparently waited for an explanation of the strange command.Jeremiah 13:3 reveals a God who speaks at the right moment, whose authoritative word comes personally and persistently. The single verse assures us that obedience invites further revelation, that Scripture carries divine authority, that God draws near to individuals, and that He graciously repeats His call when necessary. Listening and responding promptly keep us in step with the next “then” in His unfolding plan. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the wordדְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֧י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to me a second time: שֵׁנִ֥ית (šê·nîṯ) Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number) Additonal Resources Jeremiah 13:3 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 13:3 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 13:3 Bible.com Jeremiah 13:3 NIV |



