Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jeremiah was put into a vaulted cell in a dungeon, where he remained a long time. New Living Translation Jeremiah was put into a dungeon cell, where he remained for many days. English Standard Version When Jeremiah had come to the dungeon cells and remained there many days, Berean Standard Bible So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. King James Bible When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; New King James Version When Jeremiah entered the dungeon and the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days, New American Standard Bible For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days. NASB 1995 For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days. NASB 1977 For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days. Legacy Standard Bible For Jeremiah had come into the pit, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days. Amplified Bible When Jeremiah had come into the vaulted cell in the dungeon and had remained there many days, Christian Standard Bible So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and stayed there many days. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and stayed there many days. American Standard Version When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; English Revised Version When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; GOD'S WORD® Translation Jeremiah went into a prison cell, and he stayed there a long time. Good News Translation I was put in an underground cell and kept there a long time. International Standard Version So Jeremiah came into the cells in the dungeon and remained there for a long time. Majority Standard Bible So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. NET Bible So Jeremiah was put in prison in a cell in the dungeon in Jonathan's house. He was kept there for a long time. New Heart English Bible When Jeremiah had come into the dungeon house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; Webster's Bible Translation When Jeremiah had entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; World English Bible When Jeremiah had come into the dungeon house and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen Jeremiah has entered into the house of the dungeon, and to the cells, then Jeremiah dwells there many days, Young's Literal Translation When Jeremiah hath entered into the house of the dungeon, and unto the cells, then Jeremiah dwelleth there many days, Smith's Literal Translation For Jeremiah came to the house of the pit, and to the vaults, and Jeremiah sat there many days. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Jeremias went into the house of the prison, and into the dungeon: and Jeremias remained there many days. Catholic Public Domain Version And so Jeremiah went into the house of the prison and into a dungeon. And Jeremiah sat there for many days. New American Bible And so Jeremiah went into a room in the dungeon, where he remained many days. New Revised Standard Version Thus Jeremiah was put in the cistern house, in the cells, and remained there many days. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they lowered Jeremiah from the opening of the well into its depths, and Jeremiah remained there many days; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they threw Jeremiah from the opening of the pit into the pit, and Jeremiah was there many days OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; Brenton Septuagint Translation So Jeremias came into the dungeon, and into the cells, and he remained there many days. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah Imprisoned…15The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. 16So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. 17Later, 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.”… Cross References Acts 16:24 On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. Genesis 39:20 So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison, 2 Chronicles 16:10 Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people. Acts 5:18 and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. Acts 12:4 He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover. 1 Kings 22:27 and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’” Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Acts 4:3 They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. Acts 28:16 When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him. 2 Timothy 2:9 for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained! Psalm 105:18 They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, Lamentations 3:53-55 They dropped me alive into a pit and cast stones upon me. / The waters flowed over my head, and I thought I was going to die. / I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. Acts 16:23 And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. 2 Corinthians 11:23 Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death. Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. Treasury of Scripture When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days; A. Jeremiah 38:6,10-13 Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire… Genesis 40:15 For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon. Lamentations 3:53,55 They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me… cabins. Jump to Previous Arches Cell Cells Dungeon Dwelleth Entered Hole House Jeremiah Prison Time Vaulted VaultsJump to Next Arches Cell Cells Dungeon Dwelleth Entered Hole House Jeremiah Prison Time Vaulted VaultsJeremiah 37 1. The Egyptians having raised the siege of the Chaldeans, 3. king Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to pray for the people. 6. Jeremiah prophesies the Chaldeans' certain return and victory. 11. He is taken for a fugitive, beaten, and put in prison. 16. He assures Zedekiah of the captivity. 18. Entreating for his liberty, he obtains some favor. So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon Jeremiah's imprisonment reflects the severe opposition he faced for delivering God's messages. The "cell in the dungeon" indicates a harsh and confined space, likely beneath the palace, as dungeons were often subterranean. This setting underscores the physical and emotional suffering endured by prophets who spoke against the prevailing powers. Historically, dungeons were used to silence dissenters, and Jeremiah's experience parallels other biblical figures like Joseph, who was also unjustly imprisoned (Genesis 39:20). This phrase highlights the cost of prophetic ministry and the reality of persecution for truth-tellers. and remained there a long time Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance and faithfulness amidst persecution. 2. Dungeon A place of imprisonment, often dark and oppressive, symbolizing suffering and isolation. In Hebrew, the word used can imply a pit or cistern, indicating a harsh environment. 3. King Zedekiah The last king of Judah, who reigned during the time of Jeremiah's imprisonment. His reign was marked by political instability and disobedience to God's commands. 4. Babylonian Siege The historical context of Jeremiah's imprisonment, as Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, fulfilling Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment. 5. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, facing imminent destruction due to its persistent disobedience to God. Teaching Points Faithfulness in AdversityJeremiah's willingness to endure imprisonment for God's message challenges us to remain faithful despite opposition or suffering. God's Sovereignty Even in a dungeon, God's plans are at work. Trusting in His sovereignty can bring peace amidst trials. The Cost of Discipleship Following God may lead to personal sacrifice, as seen in Jeremiah's life. We are called to count the cost and remain steadfast. Hope in Deliverance Jeremiah's eventual release reminds us that God is our deliverer, and His timing is perfect, even when we face prolonged trials.Verse 16. - Into the dungeon, and into the cabins. The former word undoubtedly implies an underground excavation. The latter is of more uncertain signification. It most probably means "vaults;" but it may mean "curved posts" - something analogous to stocks (see on Jeremiah 20:2). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Soכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֛הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites went בָ֧א (ḇā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go into אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to a cell בֵּ֥ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house in וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the dungeon הַֽחֲנֻ֑יוֹת (ha·ḥă·nu·yō·wṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2588: A vault, cell, a prison and remained וַיֵּֽשֶׁב־ (way·yê·šeḇ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry there שָׁ֥ם (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither a long time. רַבִּֽים׃ (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great Links Jeremiah 37:16 NIVJeremiah 37:16 NLT Jeremiah 37:16 ESV Jeremiah 37:16 NASB Jeremiah 37:16 KJV Jeremiah 37:16 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 37:16 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 37:16 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 37:16 French Bible Jeremiah 37:16 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 37:16 When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon (Jer.) |
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