Jeremiah 18:5
New International Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me.

New Living Translation
Then the LORD gave me this message:

English Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

Berean Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

King James Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

New King James Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NASB 1995
Then the word of the LORD came to me saying,

NASB 1977
Then the word of the LORD came to me saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the word of Yahweh came to me saying,

Amplified Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to me:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The word of the LORD came to me:

American Standard Version
Then the word of Jehovah came to me, saying,

Contemporary English Version
Then the LORD told me to say:

English Revised Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The LORD spoke his word to me. The LORD asked,

Good News Translation
Then the LORD said to me,

International Standard Version
Then this message from the LORD came to me:

Majority Standard Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

NET Bible
Then the LORD said to me,

New Heart English Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

World English Bible
Then Yahweh’s word came to me, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there is a word of YHWH to me, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And there is a word of Jehovah to me, saying:

Smith's Literal Translation
And the word of Jehovah will be to me, saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying:

New American Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me:

New Revised Standard Version
Then the word of the LORD came to me:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the word of LORD JEHOVAH was upon me, saying
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Potter and the Clay
4But the vessel that he was shaping from the clay became flawed in his hand; so he formed it into another vessel, as it seemed best for him to do. 5Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 6“O house of Israel, declares the LORD, can I not treat you as this potter treats his clay? Just like clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel.…

Cross References
Isaiah 64:8
But now, O LORD, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand.

Romans 9:20-21
But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” / Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?

Isaiah 45:9
Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’?

2 Timothy 2:20-21
A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use. / So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.

Job 10:9
Please remember that You molded me like clay. Would You now return me to dust?

Genesis 2:7
Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.

Psalm 103:14
For He knows our frame; He is mindful that we are dust.

1 Corinthians 10:11
Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.

Isaiah 29:16
You have turned things upside down, as if the potter were regarded as clay. Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, “He did not make me”? Can the pottery say of the potter, “He has no understanding”?

Romans 11:34-36
“Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” / For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life.

Job 33:6
I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay.

1 Peter 5:6
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.

Proverbs 16:9
A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

Lamentations 4:2
How the precious sons of Zion, once worth their weight in pure gold, are now esteemed as jars of clay, the work of a potter’s hands!


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Then
The word "Then" indicates a continuation or a sequence of events. In the context of Jeremiah 18, it follows the prophet's visit to the potter's house, where he observes the potter working with clay. This timing is significant as it sets the stage for a divine revelation. The Hebrew root for "then" is "אָז" (az), which often marks a pivotal moment in biblical narratives, emphasizing God's timely intervention in human affairs.

the word
"The word" refers to the divine message or communication from God. In Hebrew, "word" is "דָּבָר" (dabar), which can mean a matter, thing, or speech. In the prophetic context, it signifies a powerful, authoritative message that carries God's will and purpose. The "word" of the LORD is not just spoken but is active and creative, as seen in Genesis where God speaks creation into existence.

of the LORD
This phrase identifies the source of the message as Yahweh, the covenantal name of God in Hebrew, "יְהוָה" (YHWH). It underscores the personal and relational aspect of God with His people. The LORD is not a distant deity but one who is intimately involved in the lives of His people, guiding, correcting, and shaping them like a potter with clay.

came
The word "came" suggests movement or arrival, indicating that the message was delivered to Jeremiah. In Hebrew, "came" is "בּוֹא" (bo), which can mean to enter, come in, or bring. This conveys the idea that God's word actively seeks out the prophet, ensuring that His message is received and understood. It highlights the initiative of God in communicating with humanity.

to me
"To me" personalizes the message, showing that it was specifically directed to Jeremiah. This personal address emphasizes the role of the prophet as God's chosen messenger. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," often received difficult messages to deliver to Israel, reflecting his unique calling and the intimate relationship he had with God.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of the message. In Hebrew, "אָמַר" (amar) is used, which means to say, speak, or declare. This indicates that what follows is a direct quotation from God, carrying divine authority and requiring attention and response. It prepares the reader for the important revelation that God is about to impart through His prophet.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the word
דְבַר־ (ḏə·ḇar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

of the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

came
וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

to me,
אֵלַ֥י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

saying,
לֵאמֽוֹר׃ (lê·mō·wr)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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