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Jeremiah 26:1 KJV
Jeremiah · chapter 26 · verse 1
In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying,Jeremiah 26:1 · King James Version
Jeremiah 26:1 in context
1In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying,
2Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD’s house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD’s house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word:
3If so be they will hearken, and turn every man from his evil way, that I may repent me of the evil, which I purpose to do unto them because of the evil of their doings.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- beginningrêʼshîyththe first, in place, time, order or rankH7225 →
- JehoiakimYᵉhôwyâqîymJehojakim, a Jewish kingH3079 →
- JosiahYôʼshîyâhJoshijah, the name of two IsraelitesH2977 →
- reignmamlâkûwth{dominionH4468 →
- JudahYᵉhûwdâhJehudah , the name of five IsraelitesH3063 →
- kingmeleka kingH4428 →
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We have here the sermon that Jeremiah preached, which gave such offence that he was in danger of losing his life for it. It is here left upon record, as it were, by way of appeal to the judgment of impartial men in all ages, whether Jeremiah was worthy to die for delivering such a message as this from God, and whether…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-6