New International Version All the officials did come to Jeremiah and question him, and he told them everything the king had ordered him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had heard his conversation with the king. New Living Translation Sure enough, it wasn’t long before the king’s officials came to Jeremiah and asked him why the king had called for him. But Jeremiah followed the king’s instructions, and they left without finding out the truth. No one had overheard the conversation between Jeremiah and the king. English Standard Version Then all the officials came to Jeremiah and asked him, and he answered them as the king had instructed him. So they stopped speaking with him, for the conversation had not been overheard. Berean Standard Bible When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had overheard the conversation. Berean Literal Bible And all the princes came to Jeremiah, and asked him, and he declared to them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they stopped speaking with him, for the matter had not been heard. King James Bible Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived. New King James Version Then all the princes came to Jeremiah and asked him. And he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they stopped speaking with him, for the conversation had not been heard. New American Standard Bible Then all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him. So he reported to them in accordance with all these words which the king had commanded; and they stopped speaking with him, since the conversation had not been overheard. NASB 1995 Then all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him. So he reported to them in accordance with all these words which the king had commanded; and they ceased speaking with him, since the conversation had not been overheard. NASB 1977 Then all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him. So he reported to them in accordance with all these words which the king had commanded; and they ceased speaking with him, since the conversation had not been overheard. Legacy Standard Bible Then all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him. So he told them in accordance with all these words which the king had commanded; and they ceased speaking with him since the conversation had not been overheard. Amplified Bible Then all the princes (court officials) came to Jeremiah and asked him [just what King Zedekiah had anticipated they would ask], and he reported to them in accordance with all that the king had commanded. So they stopped questioning him, since the conversation [with the king] had not been overheard. Berean Annotated Bible When all the officials came to Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed) and questioned him, he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had overheard the conversation. Christian Standard Bible All the officials did come to Jeremiah, and they questioned him. He reported the exact words to them the king had commanded, and they quit speaking with him because the conversation had not been overheard. Holman Christian Standard Bible When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he reported the exact words to them the king had commanded, and they quit speaking with him because nothing had been heard. American Standard Version Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived. Contemporary English Version The officials did come and question me about my meeting with the king, and I told them exactly what he had ordered me to say. They never spoke to me about the meeting again, since no one had heard us talking. English Revised Version Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived. GOD'S WORD® Translation All the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him. He told them exactly what the king had told him to say. So they stopped questioning him, because they hadn't heard his conversation with the king. Good News Translation Then all the officials came and questioned me, and I told them exactly what the king had told me to say. There was nothing else they could do, because no one had overheard the conversation. International Standard Version When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he replied to them exactly as the king had ordered him. So they stopped speaking with him because the conversation had not been overheard. NET Bible All the officials did indeed come and question Jeremiah. He told them exactly what the king had instructed him to say. They stopped questioning him any further because no one had actually heard their conversation. New Heart English Bible Then all the officials came to Jeremiah, and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived. Webster's Bible Translation Then came all the princes to Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhen all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had overheard the conversation. World English Bible Then all the princes came to Jeremiah, and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they stopped speaking with him, for the matter was not perceived. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the heads come to Jeremiah, and ask him, and he declares to them according to all these words that the king commanded, and they keep silent from him, for the matter was not heard; Berean Literal Bible And all the princes came to Jeremiah, and asked him, and he declared to them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they stopped speaking with him, for the matter had not been heard. Young's Literal Translation And all the heads come in unto Jeremiah, and ask him, and he declareth to them according to all these words that the king commanded, and they keep silent from him, for the matter was not heard; Smith's Literal Translation And all the chiefs will come to Jeremiah, and they will ask him: and he will announce to them according to all these words which the king commanded. And they will be silent from him, for the word was not heard. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo all the princes came to Jeremias, and asked him: and he spoke to them according to all the words that the king had commanded him: and they left him: for nothing had been heard. Catholic Public Domain Version Then all the leaders came to Jeremiah, and they questioned him. And he spoke to them in accord with all the words that the king had commanded him. And they withdrew from him, for they had learned nothing. New American Bible When all the princes came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he answered them with the very words the king had commanded. They said no more to him, for nothing had been overheard of the conversation. New Revised Standard Version All the officials did come to Jeremiah and questioned him; and he answered them in the very words the king had commanded. So they stopped questioning him, for the conversation had not been overheard. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen came all the princes to Jeremiah and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded him. So they ceased conversing with him because the matter was not made known. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the Princes came to Jeremiah and they asked him and he told them all the words that the King commanded him, and they silenced themselves toward him, because the matter was not heard OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him; and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not reported. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the princes came to Jeremias, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words, which the king had commanded him. And they were silent, because the word of the Lord was not heard. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jeremiah Rescued…26then tell them, ‘I was presenting to the king my petition that he not return me to the house of Jonathan to die there.’ ” 27When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. So they said no more to him, for no one had overheard the conversation. 28And Jeremiah remained in the courtyard of the guard until the day Jerusalem was captured.… Cross References When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, Matthew 21:23 When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” Mark 11:27-28 After their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him. / “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?” Luke 20:1-2 One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him. / “Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. Exodus 7:2 You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. John 12:49 I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. So they said no more to him, Matthew 22:46 No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further. Mark 12:34 When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further. Luke 20:40 And they did not dare to question Him any further. for no one had overheard the conversation. Matthew 10:26-27 So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops. Luke 12:2-3 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. / What you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the housetops. Proverbs 25:9-10 Argue your case with your neighbor without betraying another’s confidence, / lest he who hears you bring shame upon you, and your infamy never go away. Jeremiah 37:14-16 “That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. / The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. / So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time. Jeremiah 21:2-7 “Please inquire of the LORD on our behalf, since Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon is waging war against us. Perhaps the LORD will perform for us something like all His past wonders, so that Nebuchadnezzar will withdraw from us.” / But Jeremiah answered, “You are to tell Zedekiah that / this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I will turn against you the weapons of war in your hands, with which you are fighting the king of Babylon and the Chaldeans who besiege you outside the wall, and I will assemble their forces in the center of this city. … Jeremiah 34:2-5 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. / And you yourself will not escape his grasp, but will surely be captured and delivered into his hand. You will see the king of Babylon eye to eye and speak with him face to face; and you will go to Babylon. / Yet hear the word of the LORD, O Zedekiah king of Judah. This is what the LORD says concerning you: You will not die by the sword; … Jeremiah 32:3-5 For Zedekiah king of Judah had imprisoned him, saying: “Why are you prophesying like this? You claim that the LORD says, ‘Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will capture it. / Zedekiah king of Judah will not escape from the hands of the Chaldeans, but he will surely be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, and will speak with him face to face and see him eye to eye. / He will take Zedekiah to Babylon, where he will stay until I attend to him, declares the LORD. If you fight against the Chaldeans, you will not succeed.’” Treasury of Scripture Then came all the princes to Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived. and he told. 1 Samuel 10:15,16 And Saul's uncle said, Tell me, I pray thee, what Samuel said unto you… 1 Samuel 16:2-5 And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD… 2 Kings 6:19 And Elisha said unto them, This is not the way, neither is this the city: follow me, and I will bring you to the man whom ye seek. But he led them to Samaria. left off speaking with him. Jump to Previous Accordance Ceased Commanded Conversation Declareth Heads Heard Instructed Jeremiah Matter Officials Ordered Orders Overheard Perceived Princes Public Questioned Questioning Quietly Reported Rulers Speaking Withdrew WordsJump to Next Accordance Ceased Commanded Conversation Declareth Heads Heard Instructed Jeremiah Matter Officials Ordered Orders Overheard Perceived Princes Public Questioned Questioning Quietly Reported Rulers Speaking Withdrew WordsJeremiah 38 1. Jeremiah, by a false suggestion, is put into the dungeon of Malchiah.7. Ebed-Melech, by suit, gets him some enlargement. 14. Upon secret conference, he counsels the king by yielding to save his life. 24. By the king's instructions he conceals the conference from the princes. When all the officials came to Jeremiah and questioned him, The Judean officials sought to learn what Jeremiah and King Zedekiah had discussed privately. During the Babylonian siege, Jeremiah’s access to the king and his counsel made him a figure of political concern. His warnings to submit to Babylon directly challenged the officials’ hopes of resisting Nebuchadnezzar. Mat 21:23 When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began… he relayed to them the exact words the king had commanded him to say. Jeremiah followed Zedekiah’s instruction and repeated the explanation concerning his plea not to be returned to Jonathan’s house. He did not reveal the king’s private request for guidance, preserving the confidentiality of the meeting. Exo 7:2 You are to speak all that I command you,… So they said no more to him, The officials had no basis to pursue the matter further. Jeremiah’s answer was consistent with the account the king had authorized, so they questioned him no further and took no additional action against him. Mat 22:46 No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on… for no one had overheard the conversation. Because the meeting had been private, the officials could not disprove Jeremiah’s report or discover the king’s fearful inquiry. The secrecy, reflecting divine providence working through hidden means, protected Jeremiah at a critical moment while Zedekiah continued to waver between the word of the Lord and pressure from his officials. Mat 10:26-27 So do not be afraid of them. For there is… Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, often facing persecution and imprisonment for his prophecies. 2. The Officials These were the leaders or princes of Judah who were involved in the political and social governance of the nation. They were often skeptical or hostile towards Jeremiah's prophecies. 3. King Zedekiah The last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile, who often sought Jeremiah's counsel but struggled with fear and indecision. 4. The Royal Palace The setting for this event, where Jeremiah was questioned by the officials after his private conversation with King Zedekiah. 5. The Siege of Jerusalem The broader context of this passage, where Jerusalem was under siege by the Babylonians, leading to a time of great distress and uncertainty for the people of Judah. Teaching Points The Importance of Obedience to GodJeremiah's faithfulness in delivering God's message, despite personal risk, serves as a model for obedience to God's calling in our lives. The Dangers of Fear and Compromise King Zedekiah's fear of his officials led to compromised decisions. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's wisdom rather than succumbing to the fear of human opinion. The Role of Integrity in Leadership The officials' questioning of Jeremiah highlights the need for integrity and truthfulness in leadership, both in spiritual and secular contexts. God's Sovereignty in Difficult Times The siege of Jerusalem and the events surrounding it remind us of God's control over history and His purposes, even in times of national crisis. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 38:27?2. How does Jeremiah 38:27 demonstrate the importance of speaking truth under pressure? 3. What can we learn from Jeremiah's obedience to God's instructions in this passage? 4. How does Jeremiah 38:27 connect with Proverbs 12:22 about honesty? 5. How can we apply Jeremiah's courage in our daily conversations about faith? 6. What strategies can we use to remain truthful when facing difficult situations? 7. Why did Jeremiah choose to obey the officials in Jeremiah 38:27? 8. How does Jeremiah 38:27 reflect on the theme of truth versus deception? 9. What historical context influenced the events in Jeremiah 38:27? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 38? Verse 27. - He told them according to all these words. A controversy has arisen as to whether Jeremiah was justified in concealing the truth. But is a man bound to confess the truth to a murderer? Jeremiah 38:27 shows the prophet’s unwavering integrity under pressure. He meets relentless officials, answers honestly, obeys lawful authority, and is shielded by God’s providential details—no eavesdroppers, no grounds for accusation. The passage assures believers that truthful speech, respect for proper order, and confidence in divine protection silence adversaries and advance God’s purposes. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When allכָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the officials הַשָּׂרִ֤ים (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince came וַיָּבֹ֨אוּ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶֽל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites and questioned him, וַיִּשְׁאֲל֣וּ (way·yiš·’ă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand he reported וַיַּגֵּ֤ד (way·yag·gêḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous to them לָהֶם֙ (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They the exact כְּכָל־ (kə·ḵāl-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every words הַדְּבָרִ֣ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause the king הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king had commanded. צִוָּ֖ה (ṣiw·wāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order So they said no more וַיַּחֲרִ֣שׁוּ (way·ya·ḥă·ri·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2790: To cut in, engrave, plow, devise to him, מִמֶּ֔נּוּ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction no one לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no had overheard נִשְׁמַ֖ע (niš·ma‘) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently the conversation. הַדָּבָֽר׃ (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause Additonal Resources Jeremiah 38:27 Blue Letter BibleJeremiah 38:27 Bible Gateway Jeremiah 38:27 Bible.com Jeremiah 38:27 NIV |
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