Introduction:
Jeremias, more commonly known as Jeremiah, is a significant prophet in the Old Testament of the Bible. His life and prophecies are primarily recorded in the Book of Jeremiah, which is part of the Major Prophets section. Jeremiah's ministry occurred during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, leading up to and including the Babylonian exile. He is often referred to as the "weeping prophet" due to the sorrowful nature of his messages and his deep compassion for his people.

Historical Context:
Jeremiah's prophetic ministry began in the 13th year of King Josiah's reign (circa 627 BC) and continued through the reigns of the last kings of Judah, including Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah, until after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. This period was marked by political instability, idolatry, and social injustice, which Jeremiah was called to address.

Calling and Commission:
Jeremiah's calling is vividly described in Jeremiah 1:4-10. The Lord tells him, "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" (Jeremiah 1:5). Despite his initial reluctance, citing his youth and inexperience, God assures him of divine protection and authority, saying, "Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you" (Jeremiah 1:8).

Major Themes and Messages:
1. Judgment and Repentance: A central theme in Jeremiah's prophecies is the impending judgment on Judah due to its persistent idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness. He calls the people to repentance, warning them of the consequences of their actions. Jeremiah 7:23-24 captures this plea: "Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. Walk in all the ways I command you, that it may go well with you."

2. The New Covenant: Despite the grim messages of judgment, Jeremiah also speaks of hope and restoration. In Jeremiah 31:31-34, he prophesies a new covenant that God will establish with His people, characterized by an internal transformation and a personal relationship with God: "I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people" (Jeremiah 31:33).

3. Suffering and Perseverance: Jeremiah's life is a testament to enduring suffering for the sake of God's truth. He faced opposition, imprisonment, and rejection from his own people. Yet, he remained steadfast, exemplifying the perseverance required of God's servants.

Symbolic Actions:
Jeremiah often used symbolic actions to convey God's messages. For instance, in Jeremiah 13, he is instructed to bury a linen belt, which becomes ruined, symbolizing the corruption of Judah. In another instance, he purchases a field in Anathoth (Jeremiah 32) as a sign of hope that the land will one day be restored.

Legacy and Influence:
Jeremiah's influence extends beyond his own time, as his prophecies are seen as foreshadowing the coming of Christ and the establishment of the New Covenant. His writings have been a source of comfort and challenge to believers throughout the ages, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to God amidst adversity.

Conclusion:
Jeremias, or Jeremiah, remains a pivotal figure in biblical history, known for his unwavering commitment to God's message and his profound impact on the spiritual life of Israel and the broader Judeo-Christian tradition. His life and prophecies continue to resonate with themes of judgment, hope, and redemption.Jeremias

the Greek form of the name of Jeremiah the prophet. (Matthew 16:14)

JEREMIAS

jer-e-mi'-as (Ieremias):

(1) Named among the sons of Baani as one of those who had married foreign wives (1 Esdras 9:34). In Ezra 10:33 we find, "Jeremai" among the sons of Hashum. In 1 Esdras it should come in 9:33 before Manasses.

(2) See JEREMIAH (general article).

3962. pater -- a father
... For more on the Fatherhood of God see: Bruce, FF, NIDNTT 2. 655-656; Burton, E.
de W., (Edinburgh: Clark 1921) 384-392; Jeremias, J., (ET) (London: SCM, 1967 ...
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Whether after Christ, it was Proper to the Blessed virgin to be ...
... Objection 2: Further, some men seem to have been more closely connected with Christ
than Jeremias and John the Baptist, who are said to have been sanctified in ...
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Appendix K.
... promittitur. Hui! quam precul ab usitata Mosaicorum scriptorum vena! . . . .
5?�.) Foedus illud, de quo pr??dixit Jeremias, (xxxi.31. et ...
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Edwards -- Spiritual Light
... follows. They answer, that some said He was John the Baptist, and some
Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets. When ...
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We Keep Therefore the one Position, And, in Respect of this ...
... David is persecuted; Elias put to flight; Jeremias stoned; Esaias cut asunder;
Zacharias butchered between the altar and the temple, imparting to the hard ...
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Chapter xi
... Jeremias claims to have demonstrated the error of the opinion that a parallel
was available. A few rather late parallels are to ...
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Diversity of Grace.
... It was thus with Jeremias and Ezechiel whose utterances were broken by tears and
sobs, and who could find no consolation except in continuing their lamentations ...
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Epistle iv. To Cyriacus, Bishop.
... For to the Lord who sent him Jeremias replied saying, Ah, Lord God, I cannot speak;
for I am a child (Jeremiah 1:6). And when Almighty God sought for some one ...
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Whether the Prayers which the Saints Pour Forth to God for us are ...
... On the contrary, It is written (2:Macc.15:14): "This is he that prayeth much for
the people, and for all the holy city, Jeremias the prophet of God": and that ...
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Whether Pusillanimity is a Sin?
... worthy than he is, is said to be fainthearted." Now sometimes holy men deem themselves
less worthy than they are; for instance, Moses and Jeremias, who were ...
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From the Supplement to the Summa --Question Lxxii of the Prayers ...
... In 2 Maccabees xv.14 it is said: This is he that prayeth much for the people, and
for all the Holy City, Jeremias the prophet of God; and that his prayer was ...
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Jeremias (3 Occurrences)
...JEREMIAS. jer-e-mi'-as (Ieremias): (1) Named among the sons of Baani as one of those
who had married foreign wives (1 Esdras 9:34). ...Jeremias (3 Occurrences). ...
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Jeremiah (141 Occurrences)
... has "Jeremy," so the King James Version in 2 Maccabees 2:1, 5, 7; Matthew 2:17;
Matthew 27:9; in Matthew 16:14, the King James Version has "Jeremias," but the ...
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Queen (59 Occurrences)
... corresponded either to an astral phenomenon or to some circumstance or occurrence
in Nature which is connected with the course of the stars (Jeremias, The Old ...
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Golden (86 Occurrences)
... solar gods were very commonly represented as bull-gods (Jensen, Kosmologie, 62-90;
Winckler, Altorientalische Forschungen, 1901-5, passim; Jeremias, Das Alter ...
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Calf (39 Occurrences)
... solar gods were very commonly represented as bull-gods (Jensen, Kosmologie, 62-90;
Winckler, Altorientalische Forschungen, 1901-5, passim; Jeremias, Das Alter ...
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Divination (25 Occurrences)
... According to the Weltanschauung or conception of the universe advocated by Hugo
Winckler, Alfred Jeremias (see The Old Testament in the Light of the East) and ...
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Zerah (22 Occurrences)
... corresponds to ETHIOPIA (which see), yet sometimes it designates the tract of Arabia
which must be passed over in order to reach Ethiopia (Jeremias, The Old ...
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Jeremiah's (4 Occurrences)

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Jeremiel

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Tubal (9 Occurrences)
... They are held (Winckler and Jeremias) to have been remnants of the old Hittite
population which were gradually driven (probably by the Cimmerian invasion) to ...
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