New International Version For twenty-three years—from the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—the word of the LORD has come to me and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. New Living Translation “For the past twenty-three years—from the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah, until now—the LORD has been giving me his messages. I have faithfully passed them on to you, but you have not listened. English Standard Version “For twenty-three years, from the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, to this day, the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken persistently to you, but you have not listened. Berean Standard Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. Berean Literal Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, even to this day—this is the third and twentieth year—the word of YHWH came to me, and I have spoken to you⁺, rising early and speaking, and you⁺ have not listened. King James Bible From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened. New King James Version “From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, this is the twenty-third year in which the word of the LORD has come to me; and I have spoken to you, rising early and speaking, but you have not listened. New American Standard Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. NASB 1995 “From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. NASB 1977 “From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. Legacy Standard Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years the word of Yahweh has come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking, but you have not listened. Amplified Bible “For these twenty-three years—from the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day—the word of the LORD has come to me and I have spoken to you over and over again, but you have not listened. Berean Annotated Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah (whom YHWH heals) son of Amon (skilled workman) king of Judah (praised) until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD {YHWH} has come to me, and I have spoken to you⁺ again and again \I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking,/, but you⁺ have not listened. Christian Standard Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah, until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you time and time again, but you have not obeyed. Holman Christian Standard Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah, until this very day—23 years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you time and time again, but you have not obeyed. American Standard Version From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even unto this day, these three and twenty years, the word of Jehovah hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising up early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened. Contemporary English Version For 23 years now, ever since the thirteenth year that Josiah was king, I have been telling you what the LORD has told me. But you have not listened. English Revised Version From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even unto this day, these three and twenty years, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising up early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened. GOD'S WORD® Translation "For 23 years, from the time that Josiah, son of Amon, was in his thirteenth year as king of Judah until today, the LORD continued to speak his word to me. So I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. Good News Translation "For twenty-three years, from the thirteenth year that Josiah son of Amon was king of Judah until this very day, the LORD has spoken to me, and I have never failed to tell you what he said. But you have paid no attention. International Standard Version "From the thirteenth year of the reign of Ammon's son Josiah, the king of Judah, until the present time, for 23 years this message from the LORD has come to me, and I've spoken to you again and again, but you haven't listened. NET Bible "For the last twenty-three years, from the thirteenth year that Josiah son of Amon was ruling in Judah until now, the LORD has been speaking to me. I told you over and over again what he said. But you would not listen. New Heart English Bible "From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years, the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking; but you have not listened. Webster's Bible Translation From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even to this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD hath come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day—twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. World English Bible From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even to this day, these twenty-three years, Yahweh’s word has come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising up early and speaking; but you have not listened. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, and to this day—this twenty-third year—the word of YHWH has been to me, and I speak to you, rising early and speaking, and you have not listened; Berean Literal Bible “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, even to this day—this is the third and twentieth year—the word of YHWH came to me, and I have spoken to you⁺, rising early and speaking, and you⁺ have not listened. Young's Literal Translation 'From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, and unto this day -- this three and twentieth year -- hath the word of Jehovah been unto me, and I speak unto you, rising early and speaking, and ye have not hearkened; Smith's Literal Translation From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah, and even to this day, this the three and twentieth year, the word of Jehovah was to me, and I will speak to you, rising early and speaking, and ye heard not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFrom the thirteenth year of Josias the son of Ammon king of Juda until this day: this is the three and twentieth year, the word of the Lord hath come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising before day, and speaking, and you have not hearkened. Catholic Public Domain Version “From the thirteenth year of Josiah, the son of Amon, the king of Judah, even until this day, which is the twenty-third year, the word of the Lord has been given to me, and I have spoken to you, rising while it was still night, and speaking, and yet you have not listened. New American Bible Since the thirteenth year of Josiah, son of Amon, king of Judah, to this day—that is, twenty-three years—the word of the LORD has come to me and I spoke to you untiringly, but you would not listen. New Revised Standard Version For twenty-three years, from the thirteenth year of King Josiah son of Amon of Judah, to this day, the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken persistently to you, but you have not listened. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFrom the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even to this day, that is twenty-three years, the word of the LORD has come to me and I have spoken to you, warning you in advance daily; but you did not listen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “From the thirteenth year of Yoshiah, son of Amon, King of Judea, and unto this day, behold, twenty and three years, the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, and I spoke to you; I arose early every day and I have spoken and you have not listened OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah, even unto this day, these three and twenty years, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, speaking betimes and often; but ye have not hearkened. Brenton Septuagint Translation In the thirteenth year of Josias, son of Amos, king of Juda, even until this day for three and twenty years, I have both spoken to you, rising early and speaking, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Seventy-Year Captivity…2So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows: 3“From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah until this very day— twenty-three years— the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you again and again, but you have not listened. 4And the LORD has sent all His servants the prophets to you again and again, but you have not listened or inclined your ear to hear.… Cross References From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah Jeremiah 1:2-3 The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, / and through the days of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, until the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah son of Josiah king of Judah, when the people of Jerusalem went into exile. 2 Kings 22:1-2 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in all the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. 2 Chronicles 34:1-3 Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD and walked in the ways of his father David; he did not turn aside to the right or to the left. / In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. until this very day—twenty-three years— Jeremiah 7:25-26 From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. / Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers. Nehemiah 9:30-31 You were patient with them for many years, and Your Spirit admonished them through Your prophets. Yet they would not listen, so You gave them into the hands of the neighboring peoples. / But in Your great compassion, You did not put an end to them; nor did You forsake them, for You are a gracious and compassionate God. 2 Kings 17:13-14 Yet through all His prophets and seers, the LORD warned Israel and Judah, saying, “Turn from your wicked ways and keep My commandments and statutes, according to the entire Law that I commanded your fathers and delivered to you through My servants the prophets.” / But they would not listen, and they stiffened their necks like their fathers, who did not believe the LORD their God. the word of the LORD has come to me, Jeremiah 1:4-5 The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 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. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets. and I have spoken to you again and again, Jeremiah 26:5 and if you do not listen to the words of My servants the prophets, whom I have sent you again and again even though you did not listen, Jeremiah 29:19 I will do this because they have not listened to My words, declares the LORD, which I sent to them again and again through My servants the prophets. And neither have you exiles listened, declares the LORD.” 2 Chronicles 36:15 Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. but you have not listened. Jeremiah 17:23 Yet they would not listen or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and would not listen or receive My discipline. Proverbs 1:24-25 Because you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand, / because you neglected all my counsel, and wanted none of my correction, Zechariah 7:11-12 But they refused to pay attention and turned a stubborn shoulder; they stopped up their ears from hearing. / They made their hearts like flint and would not listen to the law or to the words that the LORD of Hosts had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. Therefore great anger came from the LORD of Hosts. Jeremiah 11:7-8 For from the time I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt until today, I strongly warned them again and again, saying, ‘Obey My voice.’ / Yet they would not obey or incline their ears, but each one followed the stubbornness of his evil heart. So I brought on them all the curses of this covenant I had commanded them to follow but they did not keep.” Treasury of Scripture From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even to this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD has come to me, and I have spoken to you, rising early and speaking; but you have not listened. thirteenth. Jeremiah 1:2 To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign. 1 Kings 22:3 And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gilead is ours, and we be still, and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? 2 Chronicles 34:3,8 For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: and in the twelfth year he began to purge Judah and Jerusalem from the high places, and the groves, and the carved images, and the molten images… rising. Jeremiah 25:4 And the LORD hath sent unto you all his servants the prophets, rising early and sending them; but ye have not hearkened, nor inclined your ear to hear. Jeremiah 7:13 And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I spake unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye heard not; and I called you, but ye answered not; Jeremiah 11:7 For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice. Jump to Previous Amon Betimes Early Hearkened Josiah Judah Rising Speaking Thirteenth Three Twentieth Twenty Twenty-Three WordJump to Next Amon Betimes Early Hearkened Josiah Judah Rising Speaking Thirteenth Three Twentieth Twenty Twenty-Three WordJeremiah 25 1. Jeremiah, reproving the Jews' disobedience to the prophets,8. foretells the seventy years' captivity; 12. and after that, the destruction of Babylon. 15. Under the type of a cup of wine he foreshows the destruction of all nations. 34. The howling of the shepherds. “From the thirteenth year of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah Jeremiah began his ministry about 627 BC, during Josiah’s reign. Although Josiah led reforms that removed idolatry and restored public attention to God’s Law, Judah’s spiritual renewal did not produce lasting national repentance. Assyria was declining, and Babylon was emerging as the dominant power. Jer 1:2-3 The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year… until this very day—twenty-three years— By this point, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, Jeremiah had proclaimed God’s word through the final years of Josiah, the brief reign of Jehoahaz, and the reign of Jehoiakim. For more than two decades, Judah had received repeated warning before Babylon’s judgment fell. Jer 7:25-26 From the day your fathers came out of Egypt… the word of the LORD has come to me, Jeremiah speaks as God’s appointed messenger. His warnings, calls to repentance, and announcements of judgment came by divine revelation rather than personal opinion. Jer 1:4-5 The word of the LORD came to me, saying:… and I have spoken to you again and again, Jeremiah had faithfully delivered God’s message repeatedly and persistently. The Lord gave Judah ample warning and called the nation to turn from idolatry, injustice, and covenant unfaithfulness. Jer 26:5 and if you do not listen to the words of My servants… but you have not listened. Judah’s refusal was deliberate and continued despite years of prophetic warning. Their rejection of God’s word brought the judgment Jeremiah had announced, including Babylon’s conquest and exile. Jer 17:23 Yet they would not listen or incline their ear… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance in delivering God's word despite opposition and rejection. 2. Josiah The king of Judah during whose reign Jeremiah began his prophetic ministry. Josiah was known for his reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was the primary audience of Jeremiah's prophecies. Judah was facing impending judgment due to its persistent disobedience to God. 4. The Word of the LORD Refers to the divine messages and warnings given by God through Jeremiah to the people of Judah over a span of twenty-three years. 5. The People of Judah The recipients of Jeremiah's prophecies who repeatedly ignored his warnings and continued in their disobedience. Teaching Points Perseverance in MinistryJeremiah's example teaches us the importance of faithfully delivering God's message, even when it seems no one is listening. The Consequences of Disobedience Judah's refusal to heed God's warnings through Jeremiah serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring divine instruction. The Patience of God God's persistence in sending Jeremiah to speak to the people for twenty-three years demonstrates His patience and desire for repentance. Listening to God's Word This passage challenges us to examine our own responsiveness to God's word and to ensure we are not ignoring His voice in our lives. Historical Context and Relevance Understanding the historical context of Jeremiah's ministry helps us appreciate the relevance of his message for our own time. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 25:3?2. How does Jeremiah 25:3 emphasize the importance of heeding God's persistent warnings? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's response to Jeremiah's 23-year message? 4. How does Jeremiah 25:3 connect with the theme of repentance in the Bible? 5. In what ways can we apply Jeremiah's perseverance in sharing God's message today? 6. How does Jeremiah 25:3 challenge us to respond to God's call in our lives? 7. Why did God allow Judah to ignore His warnings for 23 years in Jeremiah 25:3? 8. How does Jeremiah 25:3 reflect God's patience and justice? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 25:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 25? (3) The three and twentieth year (B.C. 603-4).--Thus there had been nineteen years of prophetic work under Josiah, and between three and four under Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 1:2). Of the former period we have but scanty record. The year is noticeable as that which apparently witnessed the first collection of Jeremiah's prophetic utterances (Jeremiah 36:5-8). Rising early and speaking.--See Note on Jeremiah 7:13. Verse 3. - From the thirteenth year; etc.; alluding to the chronological statement in Jeremiah 1:2. The three and twentieth year; counting nineteen years under Josiah and four under Jehoiachin, and including the three months of Jehoahaz. Vers. 4,5. - (Comp. Jeremiah 7:25; Jeremiah 11:7; Jeremiah 35:15.) They said; literally, saying. The prophet mentally resumes the statement of ver. 4. He hath sent his servants the prophets." Turn ye; rather, return ye, conversion being the return of the sinner to his natural home. Jeremiah 25:3 captures a prophet’s résumé of faithful service and a nation’s résumé of stubborn refusal. For twenty-three years the LORD spoke clearly, repeatedly, and compassionately. Judah’s persistent deafness set the stage for the coming exile. The verse reminds us that God’s patience, though vast, is not limitless; His every warning is an invitation to repent while there is still time.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Fromמִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the thirteenth שְׁלֹ֣שׁ (šə·lōš) Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice year שָׁנָ֡ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year of Josiah לְיֹאשִׁיָּ֣הוּ (lə·yō·šî·yā·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2977: Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Amon אָמוֹן֩ (’ā·mō·wn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 526: Amon -- 'masterworkman', three Israelites king מֶ֨לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah יְהוּדָ֜ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites until וְעַ֣ד ׀ (wə·‘aḏ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while this very הַזֶּ֗ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that day— הַיּ֣וֹם (hay·yō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day twenty-three שָׁלֹ֤שׁ (šā·lōš) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice years— שָׁנָ֔ה (šā·nāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year the word דְבַר־ (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 has come הָיָ֥ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be to me, אֵלָ֑י (’ê·lāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and I have spoken וָאֲדַבֵּ֧ר (wā·’ă·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to you אֲלֵיכֶ֛ם (’ă·lê·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to again אַשְׁכֵּ֥ים (’aš·kêm) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute Strong's 7925: To load up, to start early in the morning and again, וְדַבֵּ֖ר (wə·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue but you have not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listened. שְׁמַעְתֶּֽם׃ (šə·ma‘·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Additonal Resources Jeremiah 25:3 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 25:3 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 25:3 Bible.com Jeremiah 25:3 NIV |
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