Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the word of the LORD came to me. New Living Translation Then the LORD gave me this message: English Standard Version Then the word of the LORD came to me: Berean Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, King James Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, New King James Version Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: New American Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NASB 1995 Then the word of the LORD came to me saying, NASB 1977 Then the word of the LORD came to me saying, Legacy Standard Bible Then the word of Yahweh came to me saying, Amplified Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: Christian Standard Bible The word of the LORD came to me: Holman Christian Standard Bible The word of the LORD came to me: American Standard Version Then the word of Jehovah came to me, saying, Contemporary English Version Then the LORD told me to say: English Revised Version Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke his word to me. The LORD asked, Good News Translation Then the LORD said to me, International Standard Version Then this message from the LORD came to me: Majority Standard Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, NET Bible Then the LORD said to me, New Heart English Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Webster's Bible Translation Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, World English Bible Then Yahweh’s word came to me, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd there is a word of YHWH to me, saying, Young's Literal Translation And there is a word of Jehovah to me, saying: Smith's Literal Translation And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: New American Bible Then the word of the LORD came to me: New Revised Standard Version Then the word of the LORD came to me: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: Brenton Septuagint Translation And the word of the Lord came to me, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Potter and the Clay…4But the vessel that he was shaping from the clay became flawed in his hand; so he formed it into another vessel, as it seemed best for him to do. 5Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 6“O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.… Cross References Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. Romans 9:20-21 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use? Isaiah 45:9 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? 2 Timothy 2:20-21 A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use. / So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work. Job 10:9 Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust? Genesis 2:7 Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being. Psalm 103:14 For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust. 1 Corinthians 10:11 Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come. Isaiah 29:16 You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”? Romans 11:34-36 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” / For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life. Job 33:6 I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay. 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Lamentations 4:2 How the precious sons of Zion, once worth their weight in pure gold, are now esteemed as jars of clay, the work of a potter’s hands! Treasury of Scripture Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, no reference Jump to Previous WordJump to Next WordJeremiah 18 1. Under the type of a potter is shown God's absolute power in disposing of nations.11. Judgments threatened to Judah for her strange revolt. 18. Jeremiah prays against his conspirators. Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, This phrase introduces a divine revelation to the prophet Jeremiah, emphasizing the direct communication between God and His chosen messenger. In the context of the Old Testament, prophets often received God's word to convey His messages to the people of Israel. This underscores the role of prophets as intermediaries between God and humanity. The phrase "the word of the LORD" is a common biblical expression indicating divine authority and truth, as seen in other prophetic books like Isaiah and Ezekiel. The personal nature of "came to me" highlights Jeremiah's unique calling and the intimate relationship he had with God, reminiscent of other prophets such as Moses and Samuel. This communication is part of a larger narrative where God uses the imagery of a potter and clay to illustrate His sovereignty over nations, a theme that resonates with the biblical understanding of God's control and purpose in history. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his prophecies of warning and hope. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His promises. In this context, He is the one communicating with Jeremiah. 3. The Potter's House Earlier in Jeremiah 18, God instructs Jeremiah to go to the potter's house, where he observes the potter working with clay. This setting serves as a metaphor for God's sovereignty over Israel. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which is the primary audience of Jeremiah's prophecies. They are often warned of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 5. The Word of the LORD Represents God's direct communication to His prophets, conveying His will and intentions for His people. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyJust as a potter has control over the clay, God has authority over nations and individuals. We must recognize His ultimate control and trust in His plans. Human Responsibility While God is sovereign, humans are responsible for their actions. Judah's disobedience led to their judgment, reminding us to align our lives with God's will. Repentance and Restoration The potter's ability to reshape the clay symbolizes God's willingness to restore those who repent. We should seek God's forgiveness and allow Him to mold us anew. Listening to God's Word Jeremiah's role as a prophet underscores the importance of listening to God's word. We should be attentive to His guidance through Scripture and prayer. Hope in God's Plan Despite warnings of judgment, God's messages often include hope for redemption. We can find assurance in His promises and faithfulness. 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 יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel came וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to me, אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to saying, לֵאמֽוֹר׃ (lê·mō·wr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Jeremiah 18:5 NIVJeremiah 18:5 NLT Jeremiah 18:5 ESV Jeremiah 18:5 NASB Jeremiah 18:5 KJV Jeremiah 18:5 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 18:5 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 18:5 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 18:5 French Bible Jeremiah 18:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 18:5 Then the word of Yahweh came (Jer.) |
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