What is the meaning of Jeremiah 2:1? Now • The single word signals a fresh revelation while still connecting to the flow of Jeremiah 1. God has already called the prophet, and “now” He continues the conversation (Jeremiah 1:11–13). • It reminds us that the Lord speaks into specific moments. Just as “Now Moses was tending the flock” preceded God’s call from the burning bush (Exodus 3:1), this “now” sets the stage for a decisive prophetic word. The word of the LORD • What follows is not Jeremiah’s opinion but divine revelation. Scripture affirms, “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16), and this verse exemplifies that truth. • The phrase stresses authority: like the repeated refrain “declares the LORD” in Jeremiah 23:28–29, it guarantees that the message carries the full weight of God’s character—holy, truthful, unchanging (Numbers 23:19). Came to me • God’s word is personal. Jeremiah isn’t left to guess; the Lord pursues him just as He promised in Jeremiah 1:5, “I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” • Prophetic ministry is initiated by God, not self-appointment. Amos echoes this: “The LORD took me… and said, ‘Go, prophesy’ ” (Amos 7:15). • For believers today, the same relational dynamic holds. Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice” (John 10:27), assuring us that God still draws near through His written Word and the indwelling Spirit. Saying, • The comma invites expectation. God is about to speak content that will confront Israel’s unfaithfulness (Jeremiah 2:2-3). • The pattern—God speaks, the prophet listens, the people are addressed—mirrors Ezekiel 2:7, “You must speak My words to them.” • Every revealed word is purposeful; Isaiah 55:11 promises it “will not return to Me empty.” What follows will pierce hearts and call for repentance. summary Jeremiah 2:1 is more than a heading; it’s a snapshot of how the living God communicates. In one sentence we see timing (“Now”), authority (“the word of the LORD”), relationship (“came to me”), and intention (“saying,”). The verse assures us that Scripture is God-initiated, personal, and purposeful—calling us, like Jeremiah, to listen and respond. |
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