Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Go to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him, ‘This is what the LORD says: I am about to give this city into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. New Living Translation “Go to King Zedekiah of Judah, and tell him, ‘This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: I am about to hand this city over to the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. English Standard Version “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD: Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire. Berean Standard Bible The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH, the God of Israel: Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and say to him, thus says YHWH: “Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with the fire. King James Bible Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire: New King James Version “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: ‘Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire. New American Standard Bible “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: ‘Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and say to him, “This is what the LORD says: ‘Behold, I am handing this city over to the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire. NASB 1995 “Thus says the LORD God of Israel, ‘Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and say to him: “Thus says the LORD, ‘Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire. NASB 1977 “Thus says the LORD God of Israel, ‘Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and say to him: “Thus says the LORD, ‘Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire. Legacy Standard Bible “Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, ‘Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and say to him: “Thus says Yahweh, ‘Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire. Amplified Bible “Thus says the LORD God of Israel, ‘Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him: “Thus says the LORD, ‘Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will set it on fire and burn it down. Berean Annotated Bible The LORD, the God {YHWH Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah (YHWH is righteous) king of Judah (praised) and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon (confusion by mixing), and he will burn it down. Christian Standard Bible “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Go, speak to King Zedekiah of Judah, and tell him, ‘This is what the LORD says: I am about to hand this city over to the king of Babylon, and he will burn it. Holman Christian Standard Bible “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Go, speak to Zedekiah, king of Judah, and tell him: This is what the LORD says: I am about to hand this city over to the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. American Standard Version Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, Go, and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire: Contemporary English Version to say to King Zedekiah: I am the LORD, and I am going to let Nebuchadnezzar capture this city and burn it down. English Revised Version Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Go, and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire: GOD'S WORD® Translation "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: Go to King Zedekiah of Judah, and tell him, 'The LORD says: I'm going to hand this city over to the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. Good News Translation The LORD, the God of Israel, told me to go and say to King Zedekiah of Judah, "I, the LORD, will hand this city over to the king of Babylonia, and he will burn it down. International Standard Version "This is what the LORD God of Israel says: 'Go and speak to king Zedekiah of Judah. Say to him, "This is what the LORD says: 'Look, I'm giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will set it on fire. NET Bible The LORD God of Israel told Jeremiah to go and give King Zedekiah of Judah a message. He told Jeremiah to tell him, "The LORD says, 'I am going to hand this city over to the king of Babylon and he will burn it down. New Heart English Bible "Thus says the LORD, 'Go, and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, "Thus says the LORD, 'Look, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire: Webster's Bible Translation Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. World English Bible “Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, ‘Go, and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Yahweh says, “Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon and he will burn it with fire. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Thus said YHWH, God of Israel: Go, and you have spoken to Zedekiah king of Judah, and have said to him, Thus said YHWH: Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he has burned it with fire, Berean Literal Bible Thus says YHWH, the God of Israel: Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and say to him, thus says YHWH: “Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with the fire. Young's Literal Translation 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel: Go, and thou hast spoken unto Zedekiah king of Judah, and hast said unto him, Thus said Jehovah: Lo, I am giving this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he hath burned it with fire, Smith's Literal Translation Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, Go and say to Zedekiah king of Judah, and say to him, Thus said Jehovah, Behold me giving this city into the band of the king of Babel, and he burnt it with fire. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThus saith the Lord, the God of Israel: Go, and speak to Sedecias king of Juda, and say to him: Thus saith the Lord: Behold I will deliver this city into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire. Catholic Public Domain Version “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Go, and speak to Zedekiah, the king of Judah. And you shall say to him: Thus says the Lord: Behold, I will deliver this city into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it with fire. New American Bible Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Go to Zedekiah, king of Judah, and tell him: Thus says the LORD: I am handing this city over to the king of Babylon; he will burn it with fire. New Revised Standard Version Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Go and speak to King Zedekiah of Judah and say to him: Thus says the LORD: I am going to give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him, Thus says the LORD: Behold, I will deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon and he shall burn it with fire; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH, God of Israel: ‘Go and say to Tsedeqiah, King of Judea, “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: ‘Behold, I am handing this city over into the hand of the King of Babel, and he shall burn it in fire OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel: Go, and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him: Thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire; Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus has the Lord said; Go to Sedekias king of Juda, and thou shalt say to him, Thus has the Lord said, This city shall certainly be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it, and shall burn it with fire: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Prophecy Against Zedekiah1This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, all his army, all the earthly kingdoms under his control, and all the other nations were fighting against Jerusalem and all its surrounding cities. 2 The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. 3And you yourself will not escape his grasp, but will surely be captured and delivered into his hand. You will see the king of Babylon eye to eye and speak with him face to face; and you will go to Babylon.… Cross References The LORD, the God of Israel, Exodus 5:1 After that, Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.’” 1 Kings 8:23 and said: “O LORD, God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth below, keeping Your covenant of loving devotion with Your servants who walk before You with all their hearts. 2 Kings 19:15 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. told Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. Jeremiah 26:2 “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. Jeremiah 36:2 “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you during the reign of Josiah until today. to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah Jeremiah 38:14 Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah the prophet and received him at the third entrance to the house of the LORD. “I am going to ask you something,” said the king to Jeremiah. “Do not hide anything from me.” Jeremiah 37:17 Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.” Jeremiah 21:1-2 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur son of Malchijah and the priest Zephaniah son of Maaseiah. They said, / “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, since Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is waging war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all His past wonders, so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.” and tell him that this is what the LORD says: 2 Samuel 7:5 “Go and tell My servant David that this is what the LORD says: Are you the one to build for Me a house to dwell in? 1 Kings 21:19 Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’” Isaiah 7:7 But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen. “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ Jeremiah 38:3 This is what the LORD says: This city will surely be delivered into the hands of the army of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it.” Jeremiah 32:3 For Zedekiah king of Judah had imprisoned him, saying: “Why are you prophesying like this? You claim that the LORD says, ‘Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it. and he will burn it down. Jeremiah 52:13 He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. Treasury of Scripture Thus said the LORD, the God of Israel; Go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah, and tell him, Thus said the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire: Go. Jeremiah 22:1,2 Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word, … Jeremiah 37:1-4 And king Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah… 2 Chronicles 36:11,12 Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign, and reigned eleven years in Jerusalem… behold. Jeremiah 34:22 Behold, I will command, saith the LORD, and cause them to return to this city; and they shall fight against it, and take it, and burn it with fire: and I will make the cities of Judah a desolation without an inhabitant. Jeremiah 21:4,10 Thus saith the LORD God of Israel; Behold, I will turn back the weapons of war that are in your hands, wherewith ye fight against the king of Babylon, and against the Chaldeans, which besiege you without the walls, and I will assemble them into the midst of this city… Jeremiah 32:3,28,29 For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it; … Jump to Previous Babylon Burn City Fire Hand Israel Judah Speak ZedekiahJump to Next Babylon Burn City Fire Hand Israel Judah Speak ZedekiahJeremiah 34 1. Jeremiah prophesies the captivity of Zedekiah and the city.8. The princes and the people having dismissed their bond-servants, 11. contrary to the covenant of God, re-assume them. 12. Jeremiah gives them and Zedekiah into the hands of their enemies. The LORD, the God of Israel This phrase emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and Israel. It highlights God's authority and His role as the divine ruler and protector of Israel. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies His eternal and unchanging nature, as seen in Exodus 3:14. This title reaffirms God's sovereignty and His right to judge His people. told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon and he will burn it down Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and judgment through the prophet Jeremiah. 2. Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, tasked with delivering God's messages to the people of Judah and their leaders. 3. Zedekiah The last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, who reigned during a tumultuous period marked by disobedience to God. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which faced destruction due to its persistent idolatry and rebellion against God. 5. The King of Babylon (Nebuchadnezzar) The ruler of the Babylonian Empire, used by God as an instrument of judgment against Judah. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is sovereign over nations and uses them to accomplish His purposes, even in judgment. Believers should recognize God's control over world events and trust in His ultimate plan. The Consequences of Disobedience Persistent disobedience to God's commands leads to severe consequences. This serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient to God's Word. The Role of Prophets Prophets like Jeremiah are God's messengers, tasked with delivering His truth, even when it is unpopular. We should value and heed the messages of God's Word today. Hope Amidst Judgment While judgment is certain, God's ultimate plan includes restoration and hope. Believers can find comfort in God's promises of redemption and renewal. The Importance of Repentance Judah's failure to repent led to its downfall. This underscores the importance of genuine repentance and turning back to God in our own lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 34:2?2. How does Jeremiah 34:2 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and leaders? 3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Jeremiah 34:2? 4. How does Jeremiah 34:2 connect with God's judgment in other Old Testament passages? 5. In what ways can we apply Jeremiah 34:2 to modern-day leadership? 6. How should Jeremiah 34:2 influence our understanding of God's justice and mercy? 7. What historical evidence supports the events described in Jeremiah 34:2? 8. How does Jeremiah 34:2 reflect God's sovereignty over nations? 9. What theological implications arise from God's command in Jeremiah 34:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 34? 11. Jeremiah 39:6–7: Was blinding a defeated king actually a common Babylonian punishment, and do we have external records confirming this practice? 12. Who was King Zedekiah in the Bible? 13. Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled? 14. Jeremiah 34:3 - How could God promise Zedekiah would not die by the sword if 2 Kings 25:7 says Nebuchadnezzar blinded him and took him captive? What Does Jeremiah 34:2 Mean The LORD, the God of Israel“Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel” (Jeremiah 34:2) introduces the verse with unmistakable authority. • The covenant name “LORD” (Exodus 3:15) reminds Judah that the One speaking is the same God who rescued their forefathers (Genesis 17:7). • His ownership of Israel guarantees both blessing for obedience (Leviticus 26:3–13) and discipline for rebellion (Leviticus 26:14–39). • God’s self-designation leaves no room for doubt: the words that follow carry divine weight (Isaiah 45:5–7). told Jeremiah to go God speaks to His prophet and expects immediate obedience. • Jeremiah’s call (Jeremiah 1:5–10) obligated him to relay God’s words without alteration (Jeremiah 26:2). • Genuine prophecy originates with God, not human imagination (2 Peter 1:21). • Even hard messages must be delivered when God commands (Ezekiel 2:7). and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah The message targets the nation’s final monarch before exile. • Zedekiah, placed on the throne by Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:17–19), repeatedly ignored prophetic warnings (Jeremiah 21:1–7). • Leadership carries accountability: when kings stray, nations suffer (Proverbs 29:2). • God confronts rulers directly, proving that no human authority is beyond His reach (Psalm 2:10–12). This is what the LORD says: The familiar formula “Thus says the LORD” reinforces that Jeremiah is only the messenger. • God’s word is living and effective (Isaiah 55:10–11; Hebrews 4:12). • The phrase demands a hearing—refusal is rebellion against God Himself (Jeremiah 13:10). • Believers today are likewise called to submit whenever Scripture speaks (James 1:22). Behold, I am about to deliver this city Judah’s capital, Jerusalem, will no longer enjoy divine protection. • “Deliver” depicts handing over custody (Jeremiah 32:3), the opposite of God’s earlier safeguarding (Psalm 46:4–7). • Sin had filled the city with injustice and idolatry (Jeremiah 7:30–34). • God’s patience has an endpoint (2 Chronicles 36:15–16). into the hand of the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar becomes God’s chosen instrument of judgment. • The Babylonian threat was foretold decades earlier (Jeremiah 25:8–9). • Nations rise and fall under God’s sovereign direction (Daniel 2:21; Habakkuk 1:6). • Trusting in Egypt or alliances could not nullify God’s decree (Isaiah 31:1). and he will burn it down. The prophecy concludes with the city’s fiery destruction in 586 BC. • Fulfillment recorded: “He burned the house of the LORD, the king’s house, and all the houses of Jerusalem” (2 Kings 25:9). • Fire symbolizes complete cleansing and irreversible judgment (Lamentations 4:11; Zephaniah 3:8). • God’s warnings realized underscore His faithfulness to every word, whether promise or penalty (Numbers 23:19). summary Jeremiah 34:2 is a direct, solemn announcement from the covenant God to King Zedekiah: Jerusalem will fall to Babylon and be burned. Each phrase underscores God’s sovereignty, the certainty of His word, the accountability of leaders, and the inevitable consequences of persistent sin. What He declared through Jeremiah came to pass precisely, proving once more that Scripture speaks with absolute authority and accuracy. (2, 3) Go and speak to Zedekiah . . .--See Notes on Jeremiah 32:3-4.Verses 2, 3. - (Getup. these verses with Jeremiah 32:3-5.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “This is whatכֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD, יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֤ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Go, הָלֹךְ֙ (hā·lōḵ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk speak וְאָ֣מַרְתָּ֔ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Zedekiah צִדְקִיָּ֖הוּ (ṣiḏ·qî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6667: Zedekiah -- 'Yah is righteousness', six Israelites king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Judah יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites and tell וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say him אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to that this is what כֹּ֚ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say I am about to hand this הַזֹּאת֙ (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city הָעִ֤יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement over to נֹתֵ֜ן (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon, בָּבֶ֔ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city and he will burn it down. וּשְׂרָפָ֖הּ (ū·śə·rā·p̄āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 8313: To be, on fire Links Jeremiah 34:2 NIVJeremiah 34:2 NLT Jeremiah 34:2 ESV Jeremiah 34:2 NASB Jeremiah 34:2 KJV Jeremiah 34:2 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 34:2 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 34:2 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 34:2 French Bible Jeremiah 34:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 34:2 Thus says Yahweh the God of Israel (Jer.) |
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