Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He said, “Amen! May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied by bringing the articles of the LORD’s house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. New Living Translation He said, “Amen! May your prophecies come true! I hope the LORD does everything you say. I hope he does bring back from Babylon the treasures of this Temple and all the captives. English Standard Version and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the LORD do so; may the LORD make the words that you have prophesied come true, and bring back to this place from Babylon the vessels of the house of the LORD, and all the exiles. Berean Standard Bible “Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. Berean Literal Bible and Jeremiah the prophet said: “Amen! So may YHWH do it! May YHWH perform your words that you have prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the house of YHWH, and all the captive, from Babylon to this place.” King James Bible Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place. New King James Version and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! The LORD do so; the LORD perform your words which you have prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the LORD’s house and all who were carried away captive, from Babylon to this place. New American Standard Bible and Jeremiah the prophet said, “Amen! May the LORD do so; may the LORD fulfill your words which you have prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the LORD’S house and all the exiles, from Babylon to this place. NASB 1995 and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the LORD do so; may the LORD confirm your words which you have prophesied to bring back the vessels of the LORD’S house and all the exiles, from Babylon to this place. NASB 1977 and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the LORD do so; may the LORD confirm your words which you have prophesied to bring back the vessels of the LORD’s house and all the exiles, from Babylon to this place. Legacy Standard Bible and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May Yahweh do so; may Yahweh establish your words which you have prophesied to return the vessels of the house of Yahweh and all the exiles, from Babylon to this place. Amplified Bible and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the LORD do so; may the LORD confirm and fulfill your words which you have prophesied to bring back the articles of the LORD’S house and all the captives, from Babylon to this place. Berean Annotated Bible “Amen! Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed) said. “May the LORD {YHWH} do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon (confusion by mixing). Christian Standard Bible The prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the LORD do that. May the LORD make the words you have prophesied come true and may he restore the articles of the LORD’s temple and all the exiles from Babylon to this place! Holman Christian Standard Bible The prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the LORD do so. May the LORD make the words you have prophesied come true and may He restore the articles of the LORD’s temple and all the exiles from Babylon to this place! American Standard Version even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: Jehovah do so; Jehovah perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of Jehovah's house, and all them of the captivity, from Babylon unto this place. Contemporary English Version Hananiah, I hope the LORD will do exactly what you said. I hope he does bring back everything the Babylonians took from the temple, and that our people who were taken to Babylonia will be allowed to return home. English Revised Version even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all them of the captivity, from Babylon unto this place. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said, "Amen! May the LORD do this! May the LORD make your prophecy come true and bring back the utensils of the LORD's temple and all the captives from Babylon to this place. Good News Translation "Wonderful! I hope the LORD will do this! I certainly hope he will make your prophecy come true and will bring back from Babylonia all the Temple treasures and all the people who were taken away as prisoners. International Standard Version The prophet Jeremiah said, "May the LORD truly do this thing! May the LORD fulfill the words that you prophesied to bring back the vessels of the LORD's Temple and all the exiles from Babylon to this place. NET Bible The prophet Jeremiah said, "Amen! May the LORD do all this! May the LORD make your prophecy come true! May he bring back to this place from Babylon all the valuable articles taken from the LORD's temple and the people who were carried into exile. New Heart English Bible even the prophet Jeremiah said, "Amen: LORD do so; the LORD perform your words which you have prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the LORD's house, and all them of the captivity, from Babylon to this place. Webster's Bible Translation Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. World English Bible even the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May Yahweh do so. May Yahweh perform your words which you have prophesied, to bring again the vessels of Yahweh’s house, and all those who are captives, from Babylon to this place. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionindeed, Jeremiah the prophet says, “Amen! So may YHWH do; YHWH establish your words that you have prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the house of YHWH and all the expulsion from Babylon, to this place. Berean Literal Bible and Jeremiah the prophet said: “Amen! So may YHWH do it! May YHWH perform your words that you have prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the house of YHWH, and all the captive, from Babylon to this place.” Young's Literal Translation Yea, Jeremiah the prophet saith, 'Amen! so may Jehovah do; Jehovah establish thy words that thou hast prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the house of Jehovah and all the removal from Babylon, unto this place. Smith's Literal Translation And Jeremiah the prophet will say, Verily: so will Jehovah do: will Jehovah raise up thy words which thou didst prophesy, to turn back the vessels of the house of Jehovah, and all the captivity from Babel to this place. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jeremias the prophet said: Amen, the Lord do so: the Lord perform thy words, which thou hast prophesied: that the vessels may be brought again into the house of the Lord, and all the captives may return out of Babylon to this place. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jeremiah the prophet said: “Amen, may the Lord accomplish this; may the Lord act upon your words, which you have prophesied, so that the vessels may be carried back to the house of the Lord, and so that all those taken captive may return from Babylon to this place. New American Bible and said: Amen! thus may the LORD do! May the LORD fulfill your words that you have prophesied, by bringing back the vessels of the house of the LORD and all the exiles from Babylon to this place! New Revised Standard Version and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the LORD do so; may the LORD fulfill the words that you have prophesied, and bring back to this place from Babylon the vessels of the house of the LORD, and all the exiles. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jeremiah said, Amen! may the LORD do so; the LORD perform the words which you have prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the LORD'S house and all the captives from Babylon to this place. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Jeremiah said, “Amen! May LORD JEHOVAH do so! May LORD JEHOVAH establish the word that you prophesied, to return the implements of his house of LORD JEHOVAH and all the captivity from Babel to this place! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917even the prophet Jeremiah said: 'Amen! the LORD do so! the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring back the vessels of the LORD'S house, and all them that are carried away captive, from Babylon unto this place! Brenton Septuagint Translation and Jeremias said, May the Lord indeed do thus; may he confirm thy word which thou dost prophesy, to return the vessels of the house of the Lord, and all the captivity, out of Babylon to this place. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hananiah's False Prophecy…5Then the prophet Jeremiah replied to the prophet Hananiah in the presence of the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the LORD. 6“Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. 7Nevertheless, listen now to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.… Cross References “Amen!” Jeremiah said. 1 Kings 1:36 “Amen,” replied Benaiah son of Jehoiada. “May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. Nehemiah 8:6 Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground. 1 Chronicles 16:36 Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting.” Then all the people said, “Amen!” and “Praise the LORD!” “May the LORD do so! 1 Samuel 3:17 “What was the message He gave you?” Eli asked. “Do not hide it from me. May God punish you, and ever so severely, if you hide from me anything He said to you.” 2 Samuel 3:9 May God punish Abner, and ever so severely, if I do not do for David what the LORD has sworn to him: 2 Samuel 3:35 Then all the people came and urged David to eat something while it was still day, but David took an oath, saying, “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!” May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, Jeremiah 1:12 “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” 1 Kings 8:56 “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. Joshua 21:45 Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. and may He restore the articles of His house Ezra 1:7 King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. Ezra 6:5 Furthermore, the gold and silver articles of the house of God, which Nebuchadnezzar took from the temple in Jerusalem and carried to Babylon, must also be returned to the temple in Jerusalem and deposited in the house of God. Ezra 1:11 In all, there were 5,400 gold and silver articles. Sheshbazzar brought all these along when the exiles went up from Babylon to Jerusalem. and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. Jeremiah 29:10 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. Jeremiah 29:14 I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Deuteronomy 18:21-22 You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Treasury of Scripture Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform your words which you have prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD's house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place. Amen. Numbers 5:22 And this water that causeth the curse shall go into thy bowels, to make thy belly to swell, and thy thigh to rot: And the woman shall say, Amen, amen. Deuteronomy 27:15-26 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the LORD, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen… 1 Kings 1:36 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so too. the Lord perform. Jeremiah 28:3 Within two full years will I bring again into this place all the vessels of the LORD'S house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place, and carried them to Babylon: Jeremiah 11:5 That I may perform the oath which I have sworn unto your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey, as it is this day. Then answered I, and said, So be it, O LORD. Jeremiah 17:16 As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee. Jump to Previous Amen Babylon Captive Captivity Carried Confirm Exiles House Jeremiah LORD's Perform Prophesied Prophet Vessels WordsJump to Next Amen Babylon Captive Captivity Carried Confirm Exiles House Jeremiah LORD's Perform Prophesied Prophet Vessels WordsJeremiah 28 1. Hananiah prophesies falsely the return of the vessels, and of Jeconiah3. and there continue until the day of visitation. 5. Jeremiah, wishing it to be true, shows that the event will declare the true prophets. 10. Hananiah breaks Jeremiah's yoke. 12. Jeremiah tells of an iron yoke; 15. and foretells Hananiah's death. “Amen!” Jeremiah said. Jeremiah's response begins with "Amen," a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it." This expression indicates agreement or hope for the fulfillment of a statement. In this context, Jeremiah is responding to the prophecy of Hananiah, who predicted the return of the exiles and the temple articles from Babylon. Jeremiah's use of "Amen" is somewhat ironic, as he knows Hananiah's prophecy is false, yet he expresses a desire for it to be true, reflecting his compassion for his people. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet of God who warned Judah of impending judgment due to their disobedience. He is known for his messages of both warning and hope. 2. Hananiah A false prophet who contradicted Jeremiah's prophecies, claiming that God would break the yoke of Babylon and restore the exiles within two years. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing the threat of Babylonian conquest during Jeremiah's time. 4. Babylon The empire that conquered Judah and took many of its people into exile. It represents God's instrument of judgment against Judah. 5. Temple of the LORD The central place of worship in Jerusalem, symbolizing God's presence among His people. Teaching Points Discernment in ProphecyBelievers must exercise discernment when evaluating prophetic messages, ensuring they align with God's revealed Word. The Danger of False Assurance False prophets often offer messages of peace and prosperity that contradict God's warnings. We must be wary of teachings that promise comfort without repentance. Hope in God's Sovereignty Even in the face of judgment, God's ultimate plan is for restoration and hope. Trust in His sovereignty, even when circumstances seem dire. The Role of True Prophets True prophets often deliver difficult messages that call for repentance and change. We should be open to correction and guidance from God's Word. Faithfulness Amid Opposition Like Jeremiah, believers are called to remain faithful to God's truth, even when it is unpopular or met with resistance. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 28:6?2. How does Jeremiah 28:6 demonstrate the importance of discerning true prophecy today? 3. What does Jeremiah's response in Jeremiah 28:6 teach about humility in leadership? 4. How can we apply Jeremiah's hope for peace in our daily prayers? 5. Connect Jeremiah 28:6 with Matthew 7:15 on recognizing false prophets. 6. How can Jeremiah's attitude in Jeremiah 28:6 guide our reactions to false teachings? 7. What is the historical context of Jeremiah 28:6? 8. How does Jeremiah 28:6 challenge our understanding of prophecy? 9. What theological implications arise from Jeremiah's response in Jeremiah 28:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 28? 11. What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah? 12. In Jeremiah 28:6–9, why did the people not reject Hananiah immediately if his prophecy contradicted Jeremiah and Deuteronomy 18:22 on false prophets? 13. In Jeremiah 28:1–4, how can Hananiah’s prophecy of a short Babylonian captivity be trusted given the historical evidence of a much longer exile? 14. (Psalm 147:2) The text references rebuilding Jerusalem--what evidence exists that this rebuilding happened precisely as described, and does the historical record match the biblical timeline? What Does Jeremiah 28:6 Mean “Amen!”Jeremiah’s first word is a hearty “so be it.” • “Amen” expresses agreement and earnest desire (Deuteronomy 27:15–26; 1 Kings 1:36). • It shows that Jeremiah longs for blessing on Judah, not judgment, even though he has just warned of continued exile (Jeremiah 27:17). • The word also signals that truth will be tested; what God has decreed will stand (Numbers 5:22). “Jeremiah said” The prophet answers Hananiah’s optimistic prediction in the presence of priests and people (Jeremiah 28:1). • His response models humility—he does not resent a hopeful message. • Yet he speaks with prophetic authority; he will soon contrast true and false words (Jeremiah 28:15–17). • His stance reminds us that every claim to speak for God must be weighed (1 John 4:1). “May the LORD do so!” Jeremiah openly wishes Hananiah’s forecast were right. • Scripture records similar appeals for God’s gracious intervention (2 Samuel 3:35; Psalm 90:13). • By invoking “the LORD,” Jeremiah grounds all future outcomes in God’s sovereign will, not in human optimism. “May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied” A gentle challenge lies beneath the blessing. • Deuteronomy 18:21-22 states that fulfillment proves a prophet true; failure exposes deception. • Jeremiah has already warned against voices that promise peace without repentance (Jeremiah 23:16-17). • Thus he invites the people to wait and see whose word stands (Jeremiah 28:9). “and may He restore the articles of His house” The temple vessels had been carried off by Nebuchadnezzar (2 Kings 24:13; 2 Chronicles 36:18). • Their return would signal God’s renewed favor toward the covenant nation. • Decades later, Cyrus would indeed give them back (Ezra 1:7-11), proving that God keeps His timing, not Hananiah’s. “and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon” Jeremiah prays for the captives taken with King Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:14-16). • He deeply loves them, writing a pastoral letter urging faithfulness in Babylon (Jeremiah 29:4-14). • God promised a seventy-year exile, followed by a gracious return (Jeremiah 25:11-12; 29:10). • The prophet’s desire anticipates that eventual homecoming recorded in Ezra 2:1. summary Jeremiah 28:6 reveals a prophet who yearns for mercy but refuses to compromise truth. He gladly says “Amen” to any promise of deliverance, yet he entrusts the outcome to the LORD’s verified word. The verse teaches that genuine faith both hopes for God’s goodness and submits to His unchanging, reliable revelation. (6) Amen, the Lord do so.--It is impossible to mistake the tone of keen, incisive irony with which the words were spoken. The speaker could, without falsehood, echo the wish as far as it was a wish, but he knew that it was a wish for the impossible. The whole condition of things would have to be altered before there could be the slightest prospect of its fulfilment. It was not wise to pray for that which was obviously out of the lines of God's normal methods of working in history, and against His purpose, as uttered by His prophets.Hebrew “Amen!”אָמֵ֕ן (’ā·mên) Adverb Strong's 543: Sure, faithfulness, truly Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֣ה (yir·mə·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites said. וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “May the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH do יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make so! כֵּ֖ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus May the LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH fulfill יָקֵ֤ם (yā·qêm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand the words דְּבָרֶ֔יךָ (də·ḇā·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause you have prophesied, נִבֵּ֗אתָ (nib·bê·ṯā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5012: To prophesy, speak, by inspiration and may He restore לְהָשִׁ֞יב (lə·hā·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again the articles כְּלֵ֤י (kə·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus of [His] יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH house בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the exiles הַגּוֹלָ֔ה (hag·gō·w·lāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1473: Exile, exiles back אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to to this הַזֶּֽה׃ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that place הַמָּק֥וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition from Babylon. מִבָּבֶ֖ל (mib·bā·ḇel) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city Links Jeremiah 28:6 NIVJeremiah 28:6 NLT Jeremiah 28:6 ESV Jeremiah 28:6 NASB Jeremiah 28:6 KJV Jeremiah 28:6 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 28:6 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 28:6 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 28:6 French Bible Jeremiah 28:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 28:6 Even the prophet Jeremiah said Amen: Yahweh (Jer.) |
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