Jeremiah 42:9
New International Version
He said to them, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition, says:

New Living Translation
He said to them, “You sent me to the LORD, the God of Israel, with your request, and this is his reply:

English Standard Version
and said to them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your plea for mercy before him:

Berean Standard Bible
Jeremiah told them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition:

King James Bible
And said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him;

New King James Version
and said to them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:

New American Standard Bible
and said to them, “This is what the LORD says, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your plea before Him:

NASB 1995
and said to them, “Thus says the LORD the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:

NASB 1977
and said to them, “Thus says the LORD the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:

Legacy Standard Bible
and said to them, “Thus says Yahweh the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your supplication before Him:

Amplified Bible
and said to them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before Him:

Christian Standard Bible
He said to them, “This is what the LORD says, the God of Israel to whom you sent me to bring your petition before him:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said to them, “This is what the LORD says, the God of Israel to whom you sent me to bring your petition before Him:

American Standard Version
and said unto them, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him:

Contemporary English Version
and told them that the LORD God of Israel had said: You asked Jeremiah to pray and find out what you should do.

English Revised Version
and said unto them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jeremiah said to them, "You sent me to plead your case humbly to the LORD. This is what the LORD God of Israel says:

Good News Translation
I said to them, "The LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me with your request has said,

International Standard Version
He told them, "This is what the LORD God of Israel says, to whom you sent me to take your request:

Majority Standard Bible
Jeremiah told them, ?Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition:

NET Bible
Then Jeremiah said to them, "You sent me to the LORD God of Israel to make your request known to him. Here is what he says to you:

New Heart English Bible
and said to them, "Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition before him:

Webster's Bible Translation
And said to them, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom ye sent me to present your supplication before him;

World English Bible
and said to them, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your supplication before him, says:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he says to them, “Thus said YHWH, God of Israel, to whom you sent me, to cause your supplication to fall before Him:

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith unto them, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me, to cause your supplication to fall before Him:

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say to them, Thus said Jehovah God of Israel, whom ye sent me to him for your supplication to fall before him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to them: Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel, to whom you sent me, to present your supplications before him:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to them: “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, to whom you have sent me, so that I may present your petitions in his sight:

New American Bible
and said to them: Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to offer your petition:

New Revised Standard Version
and said to them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your plea before him:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And said to them, Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your supplication before him:

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he said to them: “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH God of Israel, to whom you sent me to set your request before him
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and said unto them: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, unto whom ye sent me to present your supplication before Him:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and he said to them, Thus saith the Lord;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Warning Against Going to Egypt
8and he summoned Johanan son of Kareah, all the commanders of the forces who were with him, and all the people from the least to the greatest. 9Jeremiah told them, “Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your petition: 10‘If you will indeed stay in this land, then I will build you up and not tear you down; I will plant you and not uproot you, for I will relent of the disaster I have brought upon you.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 29:10-14
For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. / For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope. / Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. ...

Jeremiah 7:3-7
Thus says the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel: Correct your ways and deeds, and I will let you live in this place. / Do not trust in deceptive words, saying: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’ / For if you really correct your ways and deeds, if you act justly toward one another, ...

Jeremiah 18:7-10
At any time I might announce that a nation or kingdom will be uprooted, torn down, and destroyed. / But if that nation I warned turns from its evil, then I will relent of the disaster I had planned to bring. / And if at another time I announce that I will build up and establish a nation or kingdom, ...

Jeremiah 24:5-7
“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans. / I will keep My eyes on them for good and will return them to this land. I will build them up and not tear them down; I will plant them and not uproot them. / I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the LORD. They will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with all their heart.

Jeremiah 32:37-41
I will surely gather My people from all the lands to which I have banished them in My furious anger and great wrath, and I will return them to this place and make them dwell in safety. / They will be My people, and I will be their God. / I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. ...

Isaiah 1:19-20
If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. / But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 55:6-7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Ezekiel 18:21-23
But if the wicked man turns from all the sins he has committed, keeps all My statutes, and does what is just and right, he will surely live; he will not die. / None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. / Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?

Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

Deuteronomy 30:1-5
“When all these things come upon you—the blessings and curses I have set before you—and you call them to mind in all the nations to which the LORD your God has banished you, / and when you and your children return to the LORD your God and obey His voice with all your heart and all your soul according to everything I am giving you today, / then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you. ...

2 Chronicles 7:14
and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

Hosea 14:1-4
Return, O Israel, to the LORD your God, for you have stumbled by your iniquity. / Bring your confessions and return to the LORD. Say to Him: “Take away all our iniquity and receive us graciously, that we may present the fruit of our lips. / Assyria will not save us, nor will we ride on horses. We will never again say, ‘Our gods!’ to the work of our own hands. For in You the fatherless find compassion.” ...

Zechariah 1:3-4
So tell the people that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Return to Me, declares the LORD of Hosts, and I will return to you, says the LORD of Hosts.’ / Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets proclaimed that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Turn now from your evil ways and deeds.’ But they did not listen or pay attention to Me, declares the LORD.

Matthew 7:24-27
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...

Matthew 23:37-39
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. / For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”


Treasury of Scripture

And said to them, Thus said the LORD, the God of Israel, to whom you sent me to present your supplication before him;

unto.

Jeremiah 42:2
And said unto Jeremiah the prophet, Let, we beseech thee, our supplication be accepted before thee, and pray for us unto the LORD thy God, even for all this remnant; (for we are left but a few of many, as thine eyes do behold us:)

2 Kings 19:4,6,20
It may be the LORD thy God will hear all the words of Rabshakeh, whom the king of Assyria his master hath sent to reproach the living God; and will reprove the words which the LORD thy God hath heard: wherefore lift up thy prayer for the remnant that are left…

2 Kings 22:15-20
And she said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me, …

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Jeremiah 42
1. Johanan desires Jeremiah to enquire of God, promising obedience to his will.
7. Jeremiah assures him of safety in Judea;
13. and destruction in Egypt.
19. He reproves their hypocrisy.














Jeremiah told them
Jeremiah, a major prophet in the Old Testament, is known for his role as a messenger of God during a tumultuous period in Judah's history. His prophetic ministry spanned the reigns of several kings, and he often faced opposition and persecution. In this context, Jeremiah is acting as an intermediary between the people and God, highlighting his role as a faithful servant despite the challenges he faced.

“Thus says the LORD,
This phrase is a common introduction to prophetic messages, indicating that the words following are not Jeremiah's own but are directly from God. It underscores the authority and divine origin of the message. The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the translation of the Tetragrammaton, YHWH, the personal name of God revealed to Moses, emphasizing His covenant relationship with Israel.

the God of Israel,
This title reaffirms God's special relationship with Israel, His chosen people. It serves as a reminder of the covenant established with the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and the promises made to them. Despite Israel's repeated disobedience, God remains their God, faithful to His covenant.

to whom you sent me
The people had approached Jeremiah to seek God's guidance, indicating a recognition of his prophetic authority and their need for divine direction. This act of sending Jeremiah to God reflects a moment of humility and dependence on divine wisdom, though it is often accompanied by a lack of genuine commitment to follow through on God's instructions.

to present your petition:
The petition likely involved seeking guidance or deliverance from the dire circumstances facing the remnant in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. This reflects a common biblical theme where people turn to God in times of crisis. However, the sincerity of their request is questionable, as subsequent events reveal their reluctance to obey God's counsel. This phrase also highlights the role of prayer and intercession in the believer's life, where petitions are brought before God through His appointed servants.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
A prophet chosen by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance and faithfulness amidst persecution.

2. The Remnant of Judah
The group of Israelites left in Judah after the Babylonian exile, seeking guidance from God through Jeremiah.

3. Johanan son of Kareah
A leader among the remnant who sought Jeremiah's counsel, representing the people's desire for divine direction.

4. Mizpah
The location where the remnant gathered, a significant place for assembly and seeking God's will.

5. Babylonian Exile
The backdrop of this passage, where many Israelites were taken captive, leaving a remnant in Judah.
Teaching Points
Seeking God's Guidance
The remnant's approach to Jeremiah underscores the importance of seeking God's will in times of uncertainty. We should prioritize prayer and scripture when making decisions.

The Role of a Mediator
Jeremiah acts as a mediator between God and the people, reminding us of the importance of spiritual leaders and mentors in our lives who can provide godly counsel.

Trust in God's Plan
Despite the challenging circumstances, the remnant is reminded to trust in God's plan. We, too, must have faith that God is working for our good, even when His plans are not immediately clear.

The Importance of Obedience
The remnant's request for guidance implies a willingness to obey. Our prayers should be accompanied by a readiness to act on God's instructions.

God's Faithfulness
God's response through Jeremiah reassures the remnant of His faithfulness. We can be confident that God hears our petitions and responds according to His perfect will.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[Jeremiah] told
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

them,
אֲלֵיהֶ֔ם (’ă·lê·hem)
Preposition | third person masculine plural
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

“Thus
כֹּֽה־ (kōh-)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

says
אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

the LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה (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,
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

to
אֵלָ֔יו (’ê·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

whom
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you sent
שְׁלַחְתֶּ֤ם (šə·laḥ·tem)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

me
אֹתִי֙ (’ō·ṯî)
Direct object marker | first person common singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

to present
לְהַפִּ֥יל (lə·hap·pîl)
Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct
Strong's 5307: To fall, lie

your petition:
תְּחִנַּתְכֶ֖ם (tə·ḥin·naṯ·ḵem)
Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 8467: Favor, supplication for favor


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