Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin at the LORD’s temple. New Living Translation So he arrested Jeremiah the prophet and had him whipped and put in stocks at the Benjamin Gate of the LORD’s Temple. English Standard Version Then Pashhur beat Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper Benjamin Gate of the house of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. King James Bible Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. New King James Version Then Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. New American Standard Bible Pashhur had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put him in the stocks that were at the upper Benjamin Gate, which was by the house of the LORD. NASB 1995 Pashhur had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put him in the stocks that were at the upper Benjamin Gate, which was by the house of the LORD. NASB 1977 Pashhur had Jeremiah the prophet beaten, and put him in the stocks that were at the upper Benjamin Gate, which was by the house of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible and Pashhur had Jeremiah the prophet struck and put him in the stocks that were at the upper Benjamin Gate, which was by the house of Yahweh. Amplified Bible Then Pashhur beat Jeremiah the prophet and put him in the stocks that were at the upper Benjamin Gate by the house of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible So Pashhur had the prophet Jeremiah beaten and put him in the stocks at the Upper Benjamin Gate in the LORD’s temple. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Pashhur had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put him in the stocks at the Upper Benjamin Gate in the LORD’s temple. American Standard Version Then Pashhur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, which was in the house of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version and so he hit me. Then he had me arrested and put in chains at the Benjamin Gate in the LORD's temple. English Revised Version Then Pashhur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, which was in the house of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Pashhur struck the prophet Jeremiah and put him in prison at Upper Benjamin Gate that was in the LORD's temple. Good News Translation he had me beaten and placed in chains near the upper Benjamin Gate in the Temple. International Standard Version Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet and put him in the stocks that were at the upper Benjamin Gate of the Temple. NET Bible When he heard Jeremiah's prophecy, he had the prophet flogged. Then he put him in the stocks which were at the Upper Gate of Benjamin in the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible Then Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was in the house of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation Then Pashur struck Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblehe had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. World English Bible Then Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet and put him in the stocks that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, which was in Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Pashhur strikes Jeremiah the prophet, and puts him in the stocks that [are] by the Upper Gate of Benjamin, that [is] by the house of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation and Pashhur smiteth Jeremiah the prophet, and putteth him unto the stocks, that are by the high gate of Benjamin, that is by the house of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And Pashur will strike Jeremiah the prophet and give him upon the stocks which were in the gate of Benjamin the highest, which were in the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Phassur struck Jeremias the prophet, and put him in the stocks, that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, in the house of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And Pashhur struck the prophet Jeremiah, and he sent him to the stocks, which were at the upper gate of Benjamin at the house of the Lord. New American Bible So he struck the prophet and put him in the stocks at the upper Gate of Benjamin in the house of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Then Pashhur struck the prophet Jeremiah, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper Benjamin Gate of the house of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Pashkhur struck Jeremiah the Prophet and threw him into the outer wall building that was at the gate of the upper house of Benjamin that is in the house of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Pashhur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the upper gate of Benjamin, which was in the house of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he smote him, and cast him into the dungeon which was by the gate of the upper house that was set apart, which was by the house of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Pashhur Persecutes Jeremiah1When Pashhur the priest, the son of Immer and the chief official in the house of the LORD, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things, 2he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. 3The next day, when Pashhur released Jeremiah from the stocks, Jeremiah said to him, “The LORD does not call you Pashhur, but Magor-missabib.… Cross References Acts 5:40 At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them. Acts 16:22-24 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered that they be stripped and beaten with rods. / And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. / On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks. Matthew 10:17 But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues. 2 Corinthians 11:24-25 Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. / Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked. I spent a night and a day in the open sea. John 19:1 Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. Mark 13:9 So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. Luke 21:12 But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. Hebrews 11:36 Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. Matthew 23:34 Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. Acts 4:3 They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. Acts 12:1-4 About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. / And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. ... 1 Peter 4:14-16 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. / Indeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler. / But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name. 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, Acts 22:19 ‘Lord,’ I answered, ‘they know very well that in one synagogue after another I imprisoned and beat those who believed in You. Acts 26:11 I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. Treasury of Scripture Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. smote. Jeremiah 1:19 And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I am with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee. Jeremiah 19:14,15 Then came Jeremiah from Tophet, whither the LORD had sent him to prophesy; and he stood in the court of the LORD'S house; and said to all the people, … Jeremiah 26:8 Now it came to pass, when Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the LORD had commanded him to speak unto all the people, that the priests and the prophets and all the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die. the stocks. in the high. Jeremiah 37:13 And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans. Jeremiah 38:7 Now when Ebedmelech the Ethiopian, one of the eunuchs which was in the king's house, heard that they had put Jeremiah in the dungeon; the king then sitting in the gate of Benjamin; Zechariah 14:10 All the land shall be turned as a plain from Geba to Rimmon south of Jerusalem: and it shall be lifted up, and inhabited in her place, from Benjamin's gate unto the place of the first gate, unto the corner gate, and from the tower of Hananeel unto the king's winepresses. Jump to Previous Beat Beaten Benjamin Blows Chained Doorway Feet Framework Gate High Higher House Jeremiah Lord's Pashhur Pashur Prophet Putteth Smiteth Smote Stocks Struck Temple Upper WoodJump to Next Beat Beaten Benjamin Blows Chained Doorway Feet Framework Gate High Higher House Jeremiah Lord's Pashhur Pashur Prophet Putteth Smiteth Smote Stocks Struck Temple Upper WoodJeremiah 20 1. Pashur, smiting Jeremiah, receives a new name, and a fearful doom.7. Jeremiah complains of contempt; 10. of treachery; 14. and of his birth. he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten Jeremiah, a prophet called by God, often faced persecution for delivering messages of judgment and repentance. Beating was a common punishment for those seen as troublemakers or false prophets. This act reflects the hostility Jeremiah faced from religious and political leaders who rejected his warnings. It highlights the suffering endured by prophets, prefiguring the suffering of Christ, who was also beaten and rejected. and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin which was by the house of the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of judgment and hope to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance in the face of persecution. 2. Pashhur The priest and chief officer in the house of the LORD who opposed Jeremiah and ordered his punishment. 3. The Upper Gate of Benjamin A significant location in Jerusalem, likely a place of public visibility, where Jeremiah was put in the stocks, symbolizing public humiliation. 4. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, the central place of worship for the Israelites, highlighting the religious context of the conflict. 5. The Stocks A device used for punishment and humiliation, indicating the severity of the opposition Jeremiah faced. Teaching Points Perseverance in FaithJeremiah's experience teaches us the importance of standing firm in our faith, even when faced with opposition and humiliation. The Cost of Discipleship Following God's call may lead to suffering and persecution, but it is a part of the Christian journey that brings spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God. Public Witness Jeremiah's public punishment at the Upper Gate of Benjamin serves as a reminder that our faith is often displayed in the public arena, where we must remain steadfast. God's Sovereignty in Trials Despite the trials Jeremiah faced, God's sovereignty and purpose were at work, encouraging us to trust in God's plan during our own challenges. The Role of Prophets and Leaders The conflict between Jeremiah and Pashhur highlights the tension that can exist between true prophetic voices and established religious authorities, urging discernment and faithfulness to God's word. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 20What does the Bible say about Christian martyrdom? Why are there no surviving external records of Jeremiah’s public humiliation in the stocks (Jeremiah 20:2)? What does the Bible teach about self-sacrifice? What does it mean to endure hardship for Christ?(2) Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet.--It is the first time that he has been so described, the office to which he was called being apparently named to emphasise the outrage which had been inflicted on him. Other prophets had, under Ahab or Manasseh, been slain with the sword, but none, so far as we know (with the one exception of Hanani the seer in 2Chronicles 16:10), had ever before been subjected to an ignominious punishment such as this. It was so far analogous to the outrage against which St. Paul protested in Acts 23:2-3. The word "smote" implies a blow struck with the priest's own hands rather than the infliction of the legal punishment of forty stripes save one (Deuteronomy 25:3). The English word "stocks" expresses adequately enough the instrument of torture which, like the nervus of Roman punishment, kept the body (as in Acts 16:24) in a crooked and painful position. The word here used occurs in the Hebrew of 2Chronicles 16:10, as above, and in Jeremiah 29:26, but the A. V. there renders it as "prison-house." In that humiliating position the prophet was left for the whole night in one of the most conspicuous places of the city, the temple-gate of Benjamin (the upper gate) on the northern side of the inner court, probably the higher or northern gate of Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 8:5; Ezekiel 9:2. . . . Verse 2. - Pashur, being charged with the police of the temple, smites Jeremiah, i.e. causes stripes to be given him (a legal punishment, Deuteronomy 25:3; comp. 2 Corinthians 11:24), and then orders him to be put into the stocks; literally, that which distorts - some instrument of punishment which held the body in a bent or crooked position (comp. Jeremiah 29:26). The "stocks" were sometimes kept in a special house (2 Chronicles 16:10); these mentioned here, however, apparently stood in public, at the high - or rather, upper - gate of Benjamin, which was by - or, at - the house of the Lord. The gate, then, was one of the temple gates, and is called "the upper" to distinguish it from one of the city gates which bore the same name (Jeremiah 37:13; Jeremiah 38:7). It is presumably the same which is called "the new gate of the Lord's house" (Jeremiah 26:10; Jeremiah 36:10), as having been comparatively lately built (2 Kings 15:35). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew [he]פַשְׁח֔וּר (p̄aš·ḥūr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6583: Pashhur -- five Israelites had Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֣הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites the prophet הַנָּבִ֑יא (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet beaten, וַיַּכֶּ֣ה (way·yak·keh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5221: To strike and he put וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him אֹת֜וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case in עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the stocks הַמַּהְפֶּ֗כֶת (ham·mah·pe·ḵeṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4115: Stocks (instrument of punishment) at the Upper הָֽעֶלְי֔וֹן (hā·‘el·yō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5945: An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme Gate בְּשַׁ֤עַר (bə·ša·‘ar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of Benjamin, בִּנְיָמִן֙ (bin·yā·min) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1144: Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites which [was] אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that by the house בְּבֵ֥ית (bə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Jeremiah 20:2 NIVJeremiah 20:2 NLT Jeremiah 20:2 ESV Jeremiah 20:2 NASB Jeremiah 20:2 KJV Jeremiah 20:2 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 20:2 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 20:2 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 20:2 French Bible Jeremiah 20:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 20:2 Then Pashhur struck Jeremiah the prophet (Jer.) |
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