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Jeremiah 26:2 KJV
Jeremiah · chapter 26 · verse 2
Thus 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:Jeremiah 26:2 · King James Version
Jeremiah 26:2 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.
4And thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; If ye will not hearken to me, to walk in my law, which I have set before you,
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- worshipshâchâhto depressH7812 →
- citiesʻîyra city in the widest senseH5892 →
- saithʼâmarto sayH559 →
- Standʻâmadto stand, in various relationsH5975 →
- courtchâtsêra yardH2691 →
- housebayitha houseH1004 →
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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