Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And though the city will be given into the hands of the Babylonians, you, Sovereign LORD, say to me, ‘Buy the field with silver and have the transaction witnessed.’” New Living Translation And yet, O Sovereign LORD, you have told me to buy the field—paying good money for it before these witnesses—even though the city will soon be handed over to the Babylonians.” English Standard Version Yet you, O Lord GOD, have said to me, “Buy the field for money and get witnesses”—though the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans.’” Berean Standard Bible Yet You, O Lord GOD, have said to me, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and call in witnesses, even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans!’” Berean Literal Bible And You have said to me, O Lord YHWH, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver, to testify and cause witnesses—even though the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’” King James Bible And thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans. New King James Version And You have said to me, O Lord GOD, “Buy the field for money, and take witnesses”!—yet the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’ ” New American Standard Bible Yet You have said to me, Lord GOD, “Buy for yourself the field with money and call in witnesses”—although the city has been handed over to the Chaldeans.’” NASB 1995 ‘You have said to me, O Lord GOD, “Buy for yourself the field with money and call in witnesses “— although the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’” NASB 1977 ‘And Thou hast said to me, O Lord GOD, “Buy for yourself the field with money, and call in witnesses”—although the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’” Legacy Standard Bible And You have said to me, O Lord Yahweh, “Buy for yourself the field with money and call in witnesses”—but the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’” Amplified Bible Yet, O Lord GOD, You said to me, “Buy the field with money and get witnesses,” even though the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans.’” Berean Annotated Bible Yet You, O Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH}, have said to me, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and call in witnesses, even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans (clod-breakers)! Christian Standard Bible Yet you, Lord GOD, have said to me, ‘Purchase the field and call in witnesses’—even though the city has been handed over to the Chaldeans! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet You, Lord GOD, have said to me: Buy the field with silver and call in witnesses—even though the city has been handed over to the Chaldeans!” American Standard Version And thou hast said unto me, O Lord Jehovah, Buy thee the field for money, and call witnesses; whereas the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans. Contemporary English Version So why did you tell me to get some witnesses and buy a field with my silver, when Jerusalem is about to be captured by the Babylonians? English Revised Version And thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money, and call witnesses; whereas the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans. GOD'S WORD® Translation Yet you, Almighty LORD, told me to buy a field with money and get witnesses to confirm it, although the city was handed over to the Babylonians.'" Good News Translation Yet, Sovereign LORD, you are the one who ordered me to buy the field in the presence of witnesses, even though the city is about to be captured by the Babylonians." International Standard Version Lord, you have told me, "Buy the field for yourself with money and call in witnesses, " even though the city is being given over to the Chaldeans.'" NET Bible The city is sure to fall into the hands of the Babylonians. Yet, in spite of this, you, Lord GOD, have said to me, "Buy that field with silver and have the transaction legally witnessed."'" New Heart English Bible You have said to me, Lord GOD, "Buy the field for money, and call witnesses"; whereas the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.'" Webster's Bible Translation And thou hast said to me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYet You, O Lord GOD, have said to me, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and call in witnesses, even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans!’” World English Bible You have said to me, Lord Yahweh, ‘Buy the field for money, and call witnesses;’ whereas the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYet You have said to me, O Lord YHWH, Buy the field for yourself with money, and cause witnesses to testify—and the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans!” Berean Literal Bible And You have said to me, O Lord YHWH, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver, to testify and cause witnesses—even though the city has been given into the hand of the Chaldeans.’” Young's Literal Translation Yet Thou hast said unto me, O Lord Jehovah, Buy for thee the field with money, and cause witnesses to testify -- and the city hath been given into the hand of the Chaldeans!' Smith's Literal Translation And thou saidst to me, O Lord Jehovah, Buy to thee the field for silver, and affirm witnesses; and the city was given into the hand of the Chaldeans. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd sayest thou to me, O Lord God: Buy a field for money, and take witnesses, whereas the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans? Catholic Public Domain Version So why, O Lord God, are you saying to me: ‘Buy a field with money, and summon witnesses,’ while the city is being given into the hands of the Chaldeans?” New American Bible Yet you told me, my Lord GOD: Purchase the field with silver and summon witnesses, when the city has already been handed over to the Chaldeans! New Revised Standard Version Yet you, O Lord GOD, have said to me, “Buy the field for money and get witnesses”—though the city has been given into the hands of the Chaldeans. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd thou, O LORD God, hast said to me, Buy the field for money, and call witnesses; and, behold the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you have said to me, LORD JEHOVAH, God of Hosts: ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and summon witnesses’, and behold, the city is handed over into the hand of the Chaldeans!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Yet Thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD: Buy thee the field for money, and call witnesses; whereas the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou sayest to me, Buy thee the field for money; and I wrote a book, and sealed it, and took the testimony of witnesses: and the city is given into the hands of the Chaldeans. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jeremiah's Prayer…24See how the siege ramps are mounted against the city to capture it. And by sword and famine and plague, the city has been given into the hands of the Chaldeans who are fighting against it. What You have spoken has happened, as You now see! 25Yet You, O Lord GOD, have said to me, ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and call in witnesses, even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans!’” Cross References Yet You, O Lord GOD, have said to me, Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” Exodus 4:12 Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver Genesis 23:16-18 Abraham agreed to Ephron’s terms and weighed out for him the price he had named in the hearing of the Hittites: four hundred shekels of silver, according to the standard of the merchants. / So Ephron’s field at Machpelah near Mamre, the cave that was in it, and all the trees within the boundaries of the field were deeded over / to Abraham’s possession in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city. Ruth 4:9-10 At this, Boaz said to the elders and all the people, “You are witnesses today that I am buying from Naomi all that belonged to Elimelech, Chilion, and Mahlon. / Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.” 1 Kings 16:24 He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill. and call in witnesses, Deuteronomy 19:15 A lone witness is not sufficient to establish any wrongdoing or sin against a man, regardless of what offense he may have committed. A matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses. Isaiah 8:2 And I will appoint for Myself trustworthy witnesses—Uriah the priest and Zechariah son of Jeberekiah.” Ruth 4:11 “We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans!’” Jeremiah 39:1-2 In the ninth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army and laid siege to the city. / And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city was breached. 2 Kings 25:1-4 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. … 2 Chronicles 36:17 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, Genesis 15:7 The LORD also told him, “I am the LORD, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” Genesis 17:8 And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” Exodus 3:8 I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. Deuteronomy 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.” Treasury of Scripture And you have said to me, O Lord GOD, Buy you the field for money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans. thou. Jeremiah 32:8-15 So Hanameel mine uncle's son came to me in the court of the prison according to the word of the LORD, and said unto me, Buy my field, I pray thee, that is in Anathoth, which is in the country of Benjamin: for the right of inheritance is thine, and the redemption is thine; buy it for thyself. Then I knew that this was the word of the LORD… for. Jeremiah 32:24 Behold the mounts, they are come unto the city to take it; and the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans, that fight against it, because of the sword, and of the famine, and of the pestilence: and what thou hast spoken is come to pass; and, behold, thou seest it. Psalm 77:19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known. Psalm 97:2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne. Jump to Previous Business Buy Cause Chaldaeans Chaldeans Chalde'ans City Field Hand Handed Hands Money Property Silver Thyself Whereas WitnessesJump to Next Business Buy Cause Chaldaeans Chaldeans Chalde'ans City Field Hand Handed Hands Money Property Silver Thyself Whereas WitnessesJeremiah 32 1. Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,6. buys Hanameel's field. 13. Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return. 16. Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God. 26. God confirms the captivity for their sins; 36. and promises a gracious return. Yet You, O Lord GOD, have said to me This phrase highlights the direct communication between God and Jeremiah, emphasizing the prophet's role as a messenger of God's will. The use of "O Lord GOD" reflects a deep reverence and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. This communication underscores the personal relationship between God and His prophets, as seen throughout the Old Testament, such as with Moses (Exodus 3:4) and Samuel (1 Samuel 3:10). ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver and call in witnesses even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans!’ Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his prophecies of judgment and hope. 2. The Lord GOD (Yahweh) The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who communicates His will to Jeremiah. 3. The Chaldeans Also known as the Babylonians, they were the empire besieging Jerusalem at the time of this prophecy. 4. The Field A piece of land that God instructs Jeremiah to purchase as a symbolic act of faith and hope for the future restoration of Israel. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, under siege by the Chaldeans, representing the current judgment and future hope. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesJeremiah's purchase of the field is an act of faith, trusting in God's promise of restoration despite the current dire circumstances. Believers are called to trust God's promises even when they seem improbable. Symbolic Acts of Obedience Sometimes God asks us to perform acts that symbolize deeper spiritual truths. Jeremiah's obedience in buying the field serves as a reminder to act in faith, even when we don't fully understand God's plan. Hope Amidst Judgment The context of this passage is one of judgment, yet it carries a message of hope. Christians can find hope in God's redemptive plans, even when facing personal or communal trials. The Importance of Witnesses The instruction to call witnesses emphasizes the importance of accountability and testimony in the community of faith. Our actions of faith should be visible and testify to God's work in our lives. God's Sovereignty and Timing The passage highlights God's control over history and His perfect timing. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing, knowing that He works all things for good. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 32:25?2. How does Jeremiah 32:25 demonstrate God's sovereignty in seemingly impossible situations? 3. What does Jeremiah's obedience in buying the field teach about faith in God? 4. How does Jeremiah 32:25 connect with Romans 8:28 regarding God's plans for good? 5. How can we trust God's promises when circumstances appear contradictory, like in Jeremiah 32:25? 6. What steps can we take to strengthen our faith in God's promises today? 7. Why did God command Jeremiah to buy land during a siege in Jeremiah 32:25? 8. How does Jeremiah 32:25 demonstrate faith in God's promises despite circumstances? 9. What historical context surrounds the land purchase in Jeremiah 32:25? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 32? 11. What does 'God of All Flesh' signify? 12. How does the promised divine judgment in Zechariah 1:14-15 align with or contradict other biblical accounts of God's dealings with foreign nations? 13. How can a compassionate God (Lamentations 3:22) allow such overwhelming destruction in Jerusalem? 14. Jeremiah 42:11-12: The text promises divine protection from Babylon; do non-biblical historical records confirm or contradict this claim? What Does Jeremiah 32:25 Mean Yet You, O Lord GOD• Jeremiah addresses the covenant name of the Lord, recognizing His absolute sovereignty just after confessing his own confusion (Jeremiah 32:17; Genesis 18:14). • The “yet” signals tension between what Jeremiah sees—Jerusalem under siege—and what he knows: God’s power and faithfulness never fail (Jeremiah 32:27; Psalm 115:3). have said to me • God’s word to Jeremiah is personal and unmistakable, reinforcing the prophet’s call to obey even when circumstances look hopeless (Jeremiah 1:7; 32:6–8). • The authority rests not in Jeremiah’s feelings but in the divine command, echoing the Lord’s consistent pattern of directing His servants (1 Kings 18:36; Acts 9:6). ‘Buy for yourself the field with silver • Purchasing land in a war zone demonstrates literal faith in God’s promise that fields will once again be bought and sold in the land (Jeremiah 32:15, 43–44). • The silver payment fulfills redemption law requirements (Leviticus 25:25–27) and parallels Boaz’s public redemption of Naomi’s land (Ruth 4:5–10). • God invites Jeremiah to embody hope, looking beyond present judgment to future restoration (Isaiah 35:1; Romans 4:18). and call in witnesses, • Legal witnesses make the deed irrevocable, underscoring that God’s promise is binding and verifiable (Jeremiah 32:10–12; Deuteronomy 19:15). • Their presence turns a private act of faith into a public testimony, strengthening the community’s assurance that exile will not be the final chapter (Isaiah 8:2; Hebrews 6:17–18). even though the city has been delivered into the hands of the Chaldeans! • The phrase highlights the apparent contradiction: buying property in a city already conquered (Jeremiah 32:24, 28–29; 2 Kings 25:1–10). • God’s guidance often runs counter to sight, calling His people to trust the promise-maker over visible realities (Habakkuk 2:3–4; 2 Corinthians 5:7). • The impending exile is real, yet so is the assured return after seventy years (Jeremiah 29:10–14; Ezekiel 37:11–14). summary Jeremiah 32:25 captures the prophet’s honest bewilderment and obedient faith. The Lord commands him to buy a field, pay full price, and secure legal witnesses while Jerusalem falls to Babylon. Each detail—addressing the sovereign Lord, heeding His personal word, paying silver, summoning witnesses, and acting amid defeat—illustrates unwavering confidence that God’s promises outlast present judgment. The verse invites believers to trust the Lord’s explicit word, act in faith even when circumstances appear contrary, and rest in the certainty that God’s redemptive plan will stand. Verse 25. - For the city is given; rather, whereas. It is a reflection of the prophet's.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Yet You,וְאַתָּ֞ה (wə·’at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you O Lord אֲדֹנָ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD, יְהוִ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH have said אָמַ֤רְתָּ (’ā·mar·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַי֙ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to ‘Buy קְנֵֽה־ (qə·nêh-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 7069: To erect, create, to procure, by purchase, to own for yourself לְךָ֧ (lə·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew the field הַשָּׂדֶ֛ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land with silver בַּכֶּ֖סֶף (bak·ke·sep̄) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3701: Silver, money and call in וְהָעֵ֣ד (wə·hā·‘êḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 5749: To duplicate, repeat, to protest, testify, to encompass, restore witnesses, עֵדִ֑ים (‘ê·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince even though the city וְהָעִ֥יר (wə·hā·‘îr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement has been handed over to נִתְּנָ֖ה (nit·tə·nāh) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the Chaldeans!’” הַכַּשְׂדִּֽים׃ (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab Links Jeremiah 32:25 NIVJeremiah 32:25 NLT Jeremiah 32:25 ESV Jeremiah 32:25 NASB Jeremiah 32:25 KJV Jeremiah 32:25 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 32:25 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 32:25 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 32:25 French Bible Jeremiah 32:25 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 32:25 You have said to me Lord Yahweh (Jer.) |
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