Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore this is what the LORD says: I am about to give this city into the hands of the Babylonians and to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. New Living Translation Therefore, this is what the LORD says: I will hand this city over to the Babylonians and to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and he will capture it. English Standard Version Therefore, thus says the LORD: Behold, I am giving this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he shall capture it. Berean Standard Bible Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. Berean Literal Bible Therefore thus says YHWH: Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will take it. King James Bible Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it: New King James Version Therefore thus says the LORD: ‘Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it. New American Standard Bible Therefore this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am going to hand this city over to the Chaldeans and to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will take it. NASB 1995 Therefore thus says the LORD, “Behold, I am about to give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will take it. NASB 1977 Therefore thus says the LORD, “Behold, I am about to give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore thus says Yahweh, “Behold, I am about to give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will capture it. Amplified Bible Therefore thus says the LORD, “Behold, I am about to give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will take it. Berean Annotated Bible Therefore this is what the LORD {YHWH} says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans (clod-breakers) and of Nebuchadnezzar (may Nebo protect the crown) king of Babylon (confusion by mixing), who will capture it. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, this is what the LORD says: I am about to hand this city over to the Chaldeans, to Babylon’s king Nebuchadnezzar, and he will capture it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, this is what the LORD says: I am about to hand this city over to the Chaldeans, to Babylon’s king Nebuchadnezzar, and he will capture it. American Standard Version Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it: Contemporary English Version It is true that I am going to let King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia capture Jerusalem. English Revised Version Therefore thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it: GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD says: I'm going to hand this city over to the Babylonians and King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. They will capture it. Good News Translation I am going to give this city over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia and his army; they will capture it International Standard Version Therefore, this is what the LORD says: "I'm about to give this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and he will capture it. NET Bible Therefore I, the LORD, say: 'I will indeed hand this city over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and the Babylonian army. They will capture it. New Heart English Bible Therefore thus says the LORD: 'Look, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it: Webster's Bible Translation Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. World English Bible Therefore Yahweh says: Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will take it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, thus said YHWH: “Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he has captured it. Berean Literal Bible Therefore thus says YHWH: Behold, I am giving this city into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he will take it. Young's Literal Translation 'Therefore, thus said Jehovah, Lo, I am giving this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he hath captured it; Smith's Literal Translation For this, thus said Jehovah, Behold me giving this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel, and he took it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore thus saith the Lord: Behold I will deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans, and into the hands of the king of Babylon, and they shall take it. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, thus says the Lord: Behold, I will deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans, and into the hands of the king of Babylon, and they will capture it. New American Bible Therefore the LORD says: I am handing over this city to the Chaldeans and to Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and he shall capture it. New Revised Standard Version Therefore, thus says the LORD: I am going to give this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and into the hand of King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon, and he shall take it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore thus says the LORD: Behold, I will deliver this city into the hand of the Chaldeans and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, thus says LORD JEHOVAH God: ‘Behold, I hand over this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, into the hand of Nebukadnetsar, King of Babel, and he shall enslave it OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore thus saith the LORD: Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it; Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore thus saith the Lord God of Israel; This city shall certainly be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD's Answer…27“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me? 28Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. 29And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods.… Cross References Therefore this is what the LORD says: Jeremiah 34:17 Therefore this is what the LORD says: You have not obeyed Me; you have not proclaimed freedom, each man for his brother and for his neighbor. So now I proclaim freedom for you, declares the LORD—freedom to fall by sword, by plague, and by famine! I will make you a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth. Jeremiah 25:8 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Because you have not obeyed My words, Ezekiel 11:5 And the Spirit of the LORD fell upon me and told me to declare that this is what the LORD says: “That is what you are thinking, O house of Israel; and I know the thoughts that arise in your minds. Behold, I am about to deliver this city Jeremiah 34:2 The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. Jeremiah 38:3 This is what the LORD says: This city will surely be delivered into the hands of the army of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it.” Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ into the hands of the Chaldeans Jeremiah 37:8 Then the Chaldeans will return and fight against this city. They will capture it and burn it down. 2 Kings 24:2 And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. Habakkuk 1:6 For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, Jeremiah 27:6 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. 2 Kings 24:1 During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. 2 Chronicles 36:6 Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. who will capture it. Jeremiah 34:22 Behold, I am going to give the command, declares the LORD, and I will bring them back to this city. They will fight against it, capture it, and burn it down. And I will make the cities of Judah a desolation, without inhabitant.” Jeremiah 39:2 And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city was breached. 2 Kings 25:4 Then the city was breached; and though the Chaldeans had surrounded the city, all the men of war fled by night by way of the gate between the two walls near the king’s garden. They headed toward the Arabah, 2 Kings 25:1-11 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. … Treasury of Scripture Therefore thus said the LORD; Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the Chaldeans, and into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, and he shall take it: Behold. Jeremiah 32:3,24,36 For Zedekiah king of Judah had shut him up, saying, Wherefore dost thou prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will give this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall take it; … Jeremiah 19:7-12 And I will make void the counsel of Judah and Jerusalem in this place; and I will cause them to fall by the sword before their enemies, and by the hands of them that seek their lives: and their carcases will I give to be meat for the fowls of the heaven, and for the beasts of the earth… Jeremiah 20:5 Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon. Jump to Previous Babylon Babylonians Capture Captured Chaldaeans Chaldeans Chalde'ans City Hand Hands Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadrezzar Nebuchadrez'zarJump to Next Babylon Babylonians Capture Captured Chaldaeans Chaldeans Chalde'ans City Hand Hands Nebuchadnezzar Nebuchadrezzar Nebuchadrez'zarJeremiah 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. Therefore this is what the LORD says: This phrase introduces a divine pronouncement, emphasizing the authority and certainty of God's message. In the context of Jeremiah, the prophet often serves as a mouthpiece for God, delivering messages of judgment and hope. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) underscores the covenant relationship between God and Israel, reminding the audience of His sovereignty and faithfulness. Behold, I am about to deliver this city: into the hands of the Chaldeans: and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon: who will capture it: Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. 2. Jeremiah The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah, often warning them of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 3. The Chaldeans A Semitic people who were part of the Babylonian Empire, known for their military prowess and eventual conquest of Jerusalem. 4. Nebuchadnezzar The king of Babylon, under whose reign Jerusalem was besieged and captured. 5. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, significant as the location of the Temple and the center of Jewish worship and identity. Teaching Points Divine SovereigntyGod is in control of nations and their leaders. He uses them to accomplish His purposes, even when they are unaware of His plans. Judgment and Mercy While God pronounces judgment on Jerusalem, His ultimate goal is to bring His people back to repentance and restoration. The Consequences of Disobedience Persistent disobedience to God's commands leads to severe consequences, as seen in the fall of Jerusalem. Hope in Despair Even in the midst of judgment, God provides hope for the future, as seen in the broader context of Jeremiah's prophecies about restoration. Faithfulness in Adversity Like Jeremiah, believers are called to remain faithful and proclaim God's truth, even when it is unpopular or leads to personal hardship. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 32:28?2. How does Jeremiah 32:28 demonstrate God's sovereignty over nations and events? 3. What lessons can we learn about obedience from Jeremiah 32:28? 4. How does Jeremiah 32:28 connect with God's justice in other Scriptures? 5. How should Jeremiah 32:28 influence our trust in God's plans today? 6. In what ways can Jeremiah 32:28 guide our prayers for national leaders? 7. What does Jeremiah 32:28 reveal about God's sovereignty over nations and their leaders? 8. How does Jeremiah 32:28 challenge our understanding of divine justice and punishment? 9. Why does God allow the Babylonians to conquer Jerusalem in Jeremiah 32:28? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 32? 11. 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? 12. Ezekiel 12:13 foretells a ruler's capture, yet some historical accounts appear to conflict with the exact manner of King Zedekiah's downfall; how can these differences be reconciled? 13. Why does Jeremiah 52:12-14 seem to conflict with 2 Kings 25:8-10 regarding the exact timing of Jerusalem's destruction? 14. 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? What Does Jeremiah 32:28 Mean Therefore this is what the LORD says:- “Therefore” reaches back to the charges of stubborn rebellion in 32:30-35; the coming judgment is not random but a righteous response to generations of idolatry and injustice (Jeremiah 16:10-12; 2 Kings 21:11-15). - “The LORD says” reminds us that every prophecy carries divine authority; what He speaks will come to pass (Isaiah 55:11; Numbers 23:19). - When God’s word confronts sin, we are called to listen and turn, not argue (Jeremiah 7:23-28). Behold, - A divine “heads-up.” God wants His people wide-awake to what He is about to unfold (Jeremiah 1:13-14; Amos 7:8). - It signals certainty, not possibility—much like Jesus’ “Truly, truly” (John 3:3). I am about to deliver this city - “This city” is Jerusalem, the place God had chosen for His name (1 Kings 11:36), now handed over because the people broke covenant (Jeremiah 22:8-9). - The verb “deliver” shows God’s sovereignty; the fall of Jerusalem will not be an accident of war but an act of divine judgment (Lamentations 2:17; Jeremiah 21:10). - Even in judgment, His actions serve larger redemptive purposes, clearing the way for repentance and future restoration (Jeremiah 29:11-14). into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, - The Chaldeans (Babylonians) are God’s chosen instrument (Habakkuk 1:6; Jeremiah 25:9). - Nebuchadnezzar is repeatedly called “My servant” (Jeremiah 27:6), showing that earthly kings, whether they know it or not, carry out God’s plans (Proverbs 21:1; Daniel 4:17). - This fulfills earlier warnings given since the reign of Josiah (Jeremiah 1:15; 2 Chron 36:15-17). who will capture it. - The siege’s outcome is settled: the city will fall (Jeremiah 34:2; 39:2). - No alliance, wall, or tactic will overturn God’s decree (Psalm 127:1; Isaiah 30:1-3). - The capture leads to exile, but exile will set the stage for refining, repentance, and eventual return (Jeremiah 24:5-7; 29:14). summary Jeremiah 32:28 is God’s unflinching announcement that Jerusalem’s fall is imminent, deliberate, and deserved. Though He had offered centuries of patience, the nation’s persistent sin brings certain judgment through Babylon. The verse underscores three truths: God’s word is final, His sovereignty directs even pagan powers, and His judgments, while severe, are ultimately redemptive, preparing hearts for the hope He will unveil in the chapters to come. Verse 28. - I will give; rather, I am on the point of giving (present participle).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore,לָכֵ֕ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus this is what כֹּ֖ה (kōh) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say I am about to hand this הַזֹּ֜את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city הָעִ֨יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement over to נֹתֵן֩ (nō·ṯên) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set the Chaldeans הַכַּשְׂדִּ֗ים (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab and to וּבְיַ֛ד (ū·ḇə·yaḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Nebuchadnezzar נְבֽוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֥ר (nə·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5019: Nebuchadnezzar -- 'Nebo, protect the boundary', a Babylonian king king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon, בָּבֶ֖ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city who will capture it. וּלְכָדָֽהּ׃ (ū·lə·ḵā·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere Links Jeremiah 32:28 NIVJeremiah 32:28 NLT Jeremiah 32:28 ESV Jeremiah 32:28 NASB Jeremiah 32:28 KJV Jeremiah 32:28 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 32:28 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 32:28 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 32:28 French Bible Jeremiah 32:28 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 32:28 Therefore thus says Yahweh: Behold I will (Jer.) |
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