Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Many days later the LORD said to me, “Go now to Perath and get the belt I told you to hide there.” New Living Translation A long time afterward the LORD said to me, “Go back to the Euphrates and get the loincloth I told you to hide there.” English Standard Version And after many days the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take from there the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there.” Berean Standard Bible Many days later the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to Perath, and get the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there.” Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after many days that YHWH said to me: “Rise and go to Perath, and take from there the the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there. King James Bible And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there. New King James Version Now it came to pass after many days that the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take from there the sash which I commanded you to hide there.” New American Standard Bible After many days the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates and take from there the undergarment which I commanded you to hide there.” NASB 1995 After many days the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates and take from there the waistband which I commanded you to hide there.” NASB 1977 And it came about after many days that the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates and take from there the waistband which I commanded you to hide there.” Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that after many days Yahweh said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates and take from there the belt which I commanded you to hide there.” Amplified Bible And after many days the LORD said to me, “Get up, go to the Euphrates and get the waistband which I commanded you to hide there.” Berean Annotated Bible Many days later the LORD {YHWH} said to me, “Arise, go to Perath (fruitfulness), and get the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there.” Christian Standard Bible A long time later the LORD said to me, “Go at once to the Euphrates and get the underwear that I commanded you to hide there.” Holman Christian Standard Bible A long time later the LORD said to me, “Go at once to the Euphrates and get the underwear that I commanded you to hide there.” American Standard Version And it came to pass after many days, that Jehovah said unto me, Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there. Contemporary English Version Some time later the LORD said, "Go back and get the shorts." English Revised Version And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there. GOD'S WORD® Translation After many days the LORD said to me, "Go to the Euphrates, and get the belt from where I told you to bury it." Good News Translation Some time later the LORD told me to go back to the Euphrates and get the shorts. International Standard Version After a long time, the LORD told me, "Arise, go to the Euphrates, and get the belt that I commanded you to hide there." NET Bible Many days later the LORD said to me, "Go at once to Perath and get the shorts I ordered you to bury there." New Heart English Bible It happened after many days, that the LORD said to me, "Arise, go to the Perath, and take the belt from there, which I commanded you to hide there." Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said to me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleMany days later the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to Perath, and get the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there.” World English Bible After many days, Yahweh said to me, “Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take the belt from there, which I commanded you to hide there.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass, at the end of many days, that YHWH says to me, “Rise, go to the Euphrates, and take the girdle there, that I commanded you to hide there”; Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass after many days that YHWH said to me: “Rise and go to Perath, and take from there the the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass, at the end of many days, that Jehovah saith unto me, 'Rise, go to Phrat, and take thence the girdle, that I commanded thee to hide there;' Smith's Literal Translation And it will be from the end of many days, and Jehovah will say to me, Rising, go to Euphrates, and take from thence the girdle which I commanded thee to hide it there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass after many days, that the Lord said to me: Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take from thence the girdle, which I commanded thee to hide there. Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened that, after many days, the Lord said to me: “Rise up, go to the Euphrates, and take from there the waistcloth, which I instructed you to hide there.” New American Bible After a long time, the LORD said to me: Go now to the Perath and fetch the loincloth which I told you to hide there. New Revised Standard Version And after many days the LORD said to me, “Go now to the Euphrates, and take from there the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass after many days that the LORD said to me, Arise, go to the Euphrates and take from thence the girdle which I commanded you to bury there. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And after many days, LORD JEHOVAH said to me: “Arise, go to Euphrates and take from there the loin cloth which I ordered you to bury there” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said unto me: 'Arise, go to Perath, and take the girdle from thence, which I commanded thee to hide there.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass after many days, that the Lord said to me, Arise, go to the Euphrates, and take thence the girdle, which I commanded thee to hide there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Linen Loincloth…5So I went and hid it at Perath, as the LORD had commanded me. 6 Many days later the LORD said to me, “Arise, go to Perath, and get the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there.” 7So I went to Perath and dug up the loincloth, and I took it from the place where I had hidden it. But now it was ruined—of no use at all.… Cross References Many days later Acts 9:23 After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, 1 Kings 18:1 After a long time, in the third year of the drought, the word of the LORD came to Elijah: “Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain upon the face of the earth.” Hosea 3:4 For the Israelites must live many days without king or prince, without sacrifice or sacred pillar, and without ephod or idol. the LORD said to me, Isaiah 8:1 Then the LORD said to me, “Take a large scroll and write on it with an ordinary stylus: Maher-shalal-hash-baz. Amos 7:8 “Amos, what do you see?” asked the LORD. “A plumb line,” I replied. “Behold,” said the Lord, “I am setting a plumb line among My people Israel; I will no longer spare them: Amos 8:2 “Amos, what do you see?” He asked. “A basket of summer fruit,” I replied. So the LORD said to me, “The end has come for My people Israel; I will no longer spare them.” “Arise, go to Perath, Jonah 3:2 “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.” Joshua 1:4 Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. Genesis 15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— and get the loincloth Exodus 28:42 Make linen undergarments to cover their bare flesh, extending from waist to thigh. Isaiah 11:5 Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist. Luke 12:35 Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. that I commanded you to hide there.” Deuteronomy 31:26 “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. Exodus 16:33-34 So Moses told Aaron, “Take a jar and fill it with an omer of manna. Then place it before the LORD to be preserved for the generations to come.” / And Aaron placed it in front of the Testimony, to be preserved just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Numbers 17:10 The LORD said to Moses, “Put Aaron’s staff back in front of the Testimony, to be kept as a sign for the rebellious, so that you may put an end to their grumbling against Me, lest they die.” Isaiah 5:1-7 I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. / He dug it up and cleared the stones and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well. He waited for the vineyard to yield good grapes, but the fruit it produced was sour! / “And now, O dwellers of Jerusalem and men of Judah, I exhort you to judge between Me and My vineyard. … Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass after many days, that the LORD said to me, Arise, go to Euphrates, and take the girdle from there, which I commanded you to hide there. Arise. Jeremiah 13:2-5 So I got a girdle according to the word of the LORD, and put it on my loins… Jump to Previous Arise Band Belt Commanded End Euphrates Euphra'tes Girdle Hide Later Orders Parah Perath Phrat Rise Thence Waistband WaistclothJump to Next Arise Band Belt Commanded End Euphrates Euphra'tes Girdle Hide Later Orders Parah Perath Phrat Rise Thence Waistband WaistclothJeremiah 13 1. By the type of a linen belt, hidden at Euphrates, 9. God prefigures the destruction of his people. 12. By the parable of bottles filled with wine he foretells their drunkenness in misery. 15. He exhorts to prevent their future judgments. 22. He shows their abominations are the cause thereof. Many days later This phrase indicates a passage of time, suggesting a period of waiting and anticipation. In biblical narratives, waiting often signifies a period of testing or preparation. The delay emphasizes the importance of obedience and patience in following God's commands. This waiting period can be seen as a test of Jeremiah's faithfulness and trust in God's timing. the LORD said to me Arise, go to Perath and get the loincloth that I commanded you to hide there Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his lamentations and warnings of impending judgment due to the people's unfaithfulness. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and instructions to Jeremiah. 3. Perath A location where Jeremiah was instructed to hide the loincloth. It is often associated with the Euphrates River, symbolizing a place of distance and significance in God's message. 4. The Loincloth A symbolic object used by God to illustrate the relationship between Himself and His people. It represents intimacy and closeness, which is later marred by disobedience. 5. The Event of Retrieval The act of retrieving the loincloth symbolizes the uncovering of the consequences of Israel's unfaithfulness and the deterioration of their relationship with God. Teaching Points Symbolism in ProphecyUnderstand that God often uses symbolic acts to communicate deeper spiritual truths. Reflect on how God might be using circumstances in your life to convey His message. Obedience to God's Instructions Jeremiah's obedience in following God's unusual command demonstrates the importance of trusting and following God's guidance, even when it seems unclear or challenging. Consequences of Disobedience The deteriorated loincloth serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Consider areas in your life where you may need to realign with God's will. God's Desire for Intimacy The loincloth symbolizes the close relationship God desires with His people. Reflect on how you can cultivate a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. Repentance and Restoration Although the loincloth was ruined, God's messages often include a call to repentance and the promise of restoration. Seek God's forgiveness and embrace His grace for renewal. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 13:6?2. How does Jeremiah 13:6 illustrate the importance of obedience to God's instructions? 3. What can we learn about God's timing from Jeremiah 13:6? 4. How does Jeremiah 13:6 connect with themes of repentance in the Bible? 5. In what ways can we apply Jeremiah 13:6 to our daily lives? 6. What does Jeremiah 13:6 teach about the consequences of neglecting God's commands? 7. What is the significance of the linen belt in Jeremiah 13:6? 8. How does Jeremiah 13:6 illustrate God's relationship with Israel? 9. Why did God instruct Jeremiah to retrieve the belt after many days? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 13? 11. How can I earnestly seek and find God? 12. (Jeremiah 13:1–11) How could a buried linen belt remain intact long enough to serve as an effective prophetic sign? 13. Jeremiah 42:1-6: If the people truly sought God's guidance, why did they ignore it immediately after receiving Jeremiah's answer? 14. What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah? What Does Jeremiah 13:6 Mean Many days later• Time passes between God’s initial command (Jeremiah 13:1-5) and this follow-up. The delay is purposeful, giving the buried linen plenty of time to become ruined—mirroring how Judah’s ongoing rebellion was ruining its closeness to God (Jeremiah 25:3; 2 Peter 3:9). • “Many days” also underscores that God’s warnings are patient yet persistent; He allows space for repentance but will not ignore sin indefinitely (Isaiah 30:18; Galatians 6:7-9). The LORD said to me • God speaks again, reminding us that true prophecy is initiated by the Lord, not human imagination (Jeremiah 1:4-9; Amos 3:7). • The personal pronoun “me” highlights an intimate, ongoing relationship between God and His messenger—one marked by trust and obedience (John 10:27; 2 Timothy 3:16). Arise • The verb calls Jeremiah from stillness to action. Divine instruction often begins with a summons to leave comfort and move in obedience (Genesis 12:1; Acts 9:6). • God’s servants are not passive observers; they stand up and participate in His object lessons (James 1:22). go to Perath • Perath is most naturally understood as the Euphrates River, a literal journey of several hundred miles. The long trek dramatizes the lengths to which God’s prophet will go to illustrate Judah’s coming exile “beyond the River” (Genesis 15:18; Jeremiah 46:2). • Physically revisiting the hiding place underlines that sin’s consequences eventually surface, no matter how far away or deeply buried (Numbers 32:23; Hebrews 4:13). and get the loincloth • The linen waistband symbolized Judah’s original closeness to God—“as a waistband clings to a man’s waist” (Jeremiah 13:11). Retrieving it now reveals what neglect and disobedience have done. • Similar prophetic sign-acts—Ezekiel eating the scroll (Ezekiel 3:1-3) or Hosea buying back Gomer (Hosea 3:1-3)—translate spiritual realities into visible form, making God’s message unforgettable. that I commanded you to hide there. • The phrase recalls the previous command (Jeremiah 13:4), stressing complete obedience to every detail of God’s word (Genesis 6:22; John 2:5). • Hiding the garment was not Jeremiah’s idea; it was God’s. The whole episode teaches that when the Lord directs even puzzling steps, He is orchestrating a larger revelation of truth (Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 11:33). summary Jeremiah 13:6 shows a patient yet persistent God re-engaging His prophet after “many days” to complete a dramatic illustration. By commanding Jeremiah to rise, journey to the Euphrates, and retrieve the ruined loincloth, the Lord demonstrates that neglecting a covenant relationship inevitably leads to corruption that will be exposed. The verse highlights God’s authority in revelation, the necessity of prompt obedience, and the certainty that hidden sin will one day be brought to light. (6) After many days.--Here again the interval is undefined, but it must have been long enough (we may conjecture, perhaps, seventy days) to be an adequate symbol of the seventy years' exile which the act of placing the girdle by Euphrates represented. So in Hosea 3:3 we have "many days" for the undefined duration of the exile of the Ten Tribes.Verse 6. - After many days. To allow time for the apron to become rotten.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Manyרַבִּ֑ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great days יָמִ֣ים (yā·mîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day later מִקֵּ֖ץ (miq·qêṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7093: An extremity, after the LORD יְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֗י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to “Arise, ק֚וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand go לֵ֣ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to Perath פְּרָ֔תָה (pə·rā·ṯāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6578: Euphrates -- a river of west Asia and get וְקַ֤ח (wə·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take the loincloth הָ֣אֵז֔וֹר (hā·’ê·zō·wr) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 232: Something girt, a belt, a band that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I commanded צִוִּיתִ֖יךָ (ṣiw·wî·ṯî·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order you to hide לְטָמְנוֹ־ (lə·ṭā·mə·nōw-) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2934: To hide, conceal there.” מִשָּׁם֙ (miš·šām) Preposition-m | Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither Links Jeremiah 13:6 NIVJeremiah 13:6 NLT Jeremiah 13:6 ESV Jeremiah 13:6 NASB Jeremiah 13:6 KJV Jeremiah 13:6 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 13:6 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 13:6 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 13:6 French Bible Jeremiah 13:6 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 13:6 It happened after many days that Yahweh (Jer.) |
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