Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. “I will certainly pray to the LORD your God as you have requested; I will tell you everything the LORD says and will keep nothing back from you.” New Living Translation “All right,” Jeremiah replied. “I will pray to the LORD your God, as you have asked, and I will tell you everything he says. I will hide nothing from you.” English Standard Version Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Behold, I will pray to the LORD your God according to your request, and whatever the LORD answers you I will tell you. I will keep nothing back from you.” Berean Standard Bible “I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. “I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request, and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers. I will not withhold a word from you.” Berean Literal Bible And Jeremiah the prophet said to them: “I have heard;” behold, I will pray to YHWH your⁺ God according to your⁺ words; and it will come to pass that every word that YHWH answers you⁺, I will declare to you⁺—I will not withhold from you⁺ a word. King James Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you. New King James Version Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard. Indeed, I will pray to the LORD your God according to your words, and it shall be, that whatever the LORD answers you, I will declare it to you. I will keep nothing back from you.” New American Standard Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Behold, I am going to pray to the LORD your God in accordance with your words; and I will tell you the whole message which the LORD gives you as an answer. I will not withhold a word from you.” NASB 1995 Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Behold, I am going to pray to the LORD your God in accordance with your words; and I will tell you the whole message which the LORD will answer you. I will not keep back a word from you.” NASB 1977 Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Behold, I am going to pray to the LORD your God in accordance with your words; and it will come about that the whole message which the LORD will answer you I will tell you. I will not keep back a word from you.” Legacy Standard Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Behold, I am going to pray to Yahweh your God in accordance with your words; and I will tell you the whole message which Yahweh will answer you. I will not keep back a word from you.” Amplified Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Now hear me, I will pray to the LORD your God in accordance with your words; and I will declare to you whatever message the LORD answers; I will keep nothing back from you.” Berean Annotated Bible “I have heard you, replied Jeremiah (whom YHWH has appointed) the prophet. “I will surely pray to the LORD your⁺ God {YHWH Eloheikem} as you⁺ request, and I will tell you⁺ everything that the LORD {YHWH} answers. I will not withhold a word from you⁺.” Christian Standard Bible So the prophet Jeremiah said to them, “I have heard. I will now pray to the LORD your God according to your words, and I will tell you every word that the LORD answers you; I won’t withhold a word from you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard. I will now pray to the LORD your God according to your words, and every word that the LORD answers you I will tell you; I won’t withhold a word from you.” American Standard Version Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto Jehovah your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass that whatsoever thing Jehovah shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you. Contemporary English Version "All right," I answered, "I will pray to the LORD your God, and I will tell you everything he says." English Revised Version Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you. GOD'S WORD® Translation The prophet Jeremiah answered them, "I have listened to your request. I will pray to the LORD your God as you have requested, and I will tell you everything the LORD says. I won't keep anything from you." Good News Translation I answered, "Very well, then. I will pray to the LORD our God, just as you have asked, and whatever he says, I will tell you. I will not keep back anything from you." International Standard Version Jeremiah the prophet told them, "I've heard, and I'm going to pray to the LORD your God just as you have requested. Whatever the LORD answers, I'll tell you. I won't withhold anything from you." NET Bible The prophet Jeremiah answered them, "Agreed! I will indeed pray to the LORD your God as you have asked. I will tell you everything the LORD replies in response to you. I will not keep anything back from you." New Heart English Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, "I have heard you; look, I will pray to the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall happen that whatever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it to you; I will keep nothing back from you." Webster's Bible Translation Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray to the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it to you; I will keep nothing back from you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. “I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request, and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers. I will not withhold a word from you.” World English Bible Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, “I have heard you. Behold, I will pray to Yahweh your God according to your words; and it will happen that whatever thing Yahweh answers you, I will declare it to you. I will keep nothing back from you.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jeremiah the prophet says to them, “I have heard: behold, I am praying to your God YHWH according to your words, and it has come to pass, the whole word that YHWH answers you, I declare to you—I do not withhold a word from you.” Berean Literal Bible And Jeremiah the prophet said to them: “I have heard;” behold, I will pray to YHWH your⁺ God according to your⁺ words; and it will come to pass that every word that YHWH answers you⁺, I will declare to you⁺—I will not withhold from you⁺ a word. Young's Literal Translation And Jeremiah the prophet saith unto them, 'I have heard: lo, I am praying unto Jehovah your God according to your words, and it hath come to pass, the whole word that Jehovah answereth you, I declare to you -- I do not withhold from you a word.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jeremiah the prophet will say to them, I heard; behold me praying to Jehovah your God according to your words; and it was all the word that Jehovah shall answer you I will announce to you; I will not withhold a word from you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jeremias the prophet said to them: I have heard you: behold I will pray to the Lord your God according to your words: and whatsoever thing he shall answer me, I will declare it to you: and I will hide nothing from you. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Jeremiah, the prophet, said to them: “I have listened. Behold, I will pray to the Lord your God according to your words. And whatever word he will respond to me, I will declare to you. And I will conceal nothing from you.” New American Bible “Very well!” Jeremiah the prophet answered them: “I will pray to the LORD, your God, as you desire; whatever the LORD answers, I will tell you; I will withhold nothing from you.” New Revised Standard Version The prophet Jeremiah said to them, “Very well: I am going to pray to the LORD your God as you request, and whatever the LORD answers you I will tell you; I will keep nothing back from you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Jeremiah the prophet said to them, I have heard you; behold. I will pray before the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass that whatever the LORD shall answer you. I will declare it to you; I will hide nothing from you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Jeremiah the Prophet said to them: “I have heard; behold, I pray before LORD JEHOVAH your God according to your response, and every word that LORD JEHOVAH your God will answer you I shall show you, and I shall not hide the words from you” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then Jeremiah the prophet said unto them: 'I have heard you; behold, I will pray unto the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it unto you; I will keep nothing back from you.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jeremias said to them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray for you to the Lord our God, according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatsoever word the Lord God shall answer, I will declare it to you; I will not hide anything from you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warning Against Going to Egypt…3Pray that the LORD your God will tell us the way we should walk and the thing we should do.” 4“I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. “I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request, and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers; I will not withhold a word from you.” 5Then they said to Jeremiah, “May the LORD be a true and faithful witness against us if we do not act upon every word that the LORD your God sends you to tell us.… Cross References “I have heard you,” replied Jeremiah the prophet. 2 Kings 20:5 “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 7:12 the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. 1 Kings 9:3 And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. “I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request, 1 Samuel 7:8 and said to Samuel, “Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that He may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” 1 Samuel 12:23 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you. And I will continue to teach you the good and right way. Genesis 20:7 Now return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet; he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not restore her, be aware that you will surely die—you and all who belong to you.” and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers. 1 Kings 22:14 But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.” 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. Acts 20:27 For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God. I will not withhold a word from you.” 1 Samuel 3:18 So Samuel told him everything and did not hide a thing from him. “He is the LORD,” replied Eli. “Let Him do what is good in His eyes.” Jeremiah 26:2 “This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the house of the LORD and speak all the words I have commanded you to speak to all the cities of Judah who come to worship there. Do not omit a word. Ezekiel 3:17-19 “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me. / If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. / But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself. James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. 1 John 5:14-15 And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Treasury of Scripture Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them, I have heard you; behold, I will pray to the LORD your God according to your words; and it shall come to pass, that whatever thing the LORD shall answer you, I will declare it to you; I will keep nothing back from you. Jeremiah. I will pray. Exodus 8:29 And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD. 1 Samuel 12:23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. whatsoever. Jeremiah 23:28 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. 1 Kings 22:14-16 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, what the LORD saith unto me, that will I speak… 2 Chronicles 18:13-15 And Micaiah said, As the LORD liveth, even what my God saith, that will I speak… I will keep. 1 Samuel 3:17,18 And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee… Psalm 40:10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation. Acts 20:20,27 And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, … Jump to Previous Accordance Declare Heard Jeremiah Message Prophet Whatever Whatsoever Whole WordsJump to Next Accordance Declare Heard Jeremiah Message Prophet Whatever Whatsoever Whole WordsJeremiah 42 1. Johanan desires Jeremiah to enquire of God, promising obedience to his will.7. Jeremiah assures him of safety in Judea; 13. and destruction in Egypt. 19. He reproves their hypocrisy. "I have heard you," replied Jeremiah the prophet. Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," is responding to the remnant of Judah who sought his counsel. This phrase indicates his attentiveness and willingness to engage with the people's request. Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to be a mediator between God and the people, often delivering messages that were difficult to hear. His response here shows his commitment to his prophetic duty despite the challenges he faced, including persecution and imprisonment. "I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request," "and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers." "I will not withhold a word from you." Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Israelites. In this context, he is approached by the remnant of Judah for guidance. 2. The Remnant of Judah The remaining people of Judah after the Babylonian conquest, seeking divine guidance through Jeremiah. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, to whom Jeremiah promises to pray and from whom he will receive guidance. 4. Egypt The place the remnant of Judah is considering fleeing to for safety, against God's previous warnings. 5. Babylonian Conquest The backdrop of this chapter, where Jerusalem has been destroyed, and the people are in a state of fear and uncertainty. Teaching Points The Importance of Seeking God’s GuidanceJust as the remnant sought Jeremiah's intercession, believers today should seek God's guidance in times of uncertainty. Faithfulness in Delivering God’s Message Jeremiah's commitment to relay God's message without omission is a model for believers to faithfully share God's truth. Trust in God’s Sovereignty Despite the fear of the unknown, trusting in God's plan is crucial, as He sees beyond our immediate circumstances. The Role of Intercessory Prayer Jeremiah's role as an intercessor highlights the power and importance of praying for others. Obedience to God’s Word The remnant's request for guidance implies a willingness to obey, which is essential for receiving God's direction. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 42:4?2. How does Jeremiah 42:4 demonstrate the importance of seeking God's guidance in decisions? 3. What can we learn from Jeremiah's response about trusting God's will? 4. How does Jeremiah 42:4 connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God? 5. In what ways can we apply Jeremiah's obedience to our daily lives? 6. How does Jeremiah's commitment to truth challenge our own faithfulness to God's word? 7. What does Jeremiah 42:4 reveal about God's guidance through prophets? 8. How does Jeremiah 42:4 emphasize the importance of seeking divine counsel? 9. Why is obedience to God's message crucial in Jeremiah 42:4? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 42? 11. What are the key themes in the Book of Jeremiah? 12. Who were the Old Testament prophets in the Bible? 13. In Jeremiah 38:4, why would seemingly devoted leaders seek to kill a prophet whom God had consistently used to speak truth? 14. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? What Does Jeremiah 42:4 Mean I have heard you• Jeremiah begins by affirming that he truly listened to the remnant of Judah. Genuine listening is the first act of a faithful shepherd (James 1:19). • His words echo the posture of the LORD, who “heard their groaning” in Egypt (Exodus 2:24). This moment reassures the people that their plea has reached both prophet and God. • By saying he has heard, Jeremiah signals that he is not dismissive or distracted, but attentive—unlike the false prophets who “do not listen to My words” (Jeremiah 23:22). replied Jeremiah the prophet • Scripture highlights Jeremiah’s prophetic office to remind us that he speaks with God-given authority (Jeremiah 1:9). • His reply stands in contrast to leaders who relied on human schemes rather than divine counsel (Jeremiah 40:13-16). • The text shows a prophet acting as mediator, much like Moses (Numbers 12:6-8) and Samuel (1 Samuel 3:19-20), reinforcing that true guidance comes through God-appointed messengers. I will surely pray to the LORD your God as you request • Jeremiah promises intercession. This mirrors Samuel’s pledge: “Far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you” (1 Samuel 12:23). • Calling Him “the LORD your God” reminds the people of covenant relationship, even after judgment (Jeremiah 31:33). • Jeremiah’s willingness to pray despite past rejection (Jeremiah 38:4-6) underscores the perseverance of godly leadership. • Intercession is a pattern for believers who are urged to “pray for all people” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). and I will tell you everything that the LORD answers • Jeremiah commits to relay the full message, whether comforting or challenging—like Micaiah who spoke only what the LORD said (1 Kings 22:14). • “Everything” rules out selective editing. God’s Word is whole and sufficient (Psalm 19:7). • This vow guards against the temptation to soften hard truths (2 Timothy 4:2-3). • It underscores that revelation belongs to God; the prophet is merely a faithful courier (John 3:27). I will not withhold a word from you • Total transparency was already commanded: “Do not omit a word” (Jeremiah 26:2). • Withholding divine truth brings accountability (Ezekiel 33:7-9). • Paul later adopted the same standard: “I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). • For believers today, this models courage to share Scripture without compromise, trusting that “the word of God is living and active” (Hebrews 4:12). summary Jeremiah 42:4 pictures a faithful prophet who listens, intercedes, receives God’s answer, and delivers it without alteration. The verse underscores attentive leadership, covenant intercession, and uncompromised transmission of God’s Word—principles that guide every disciple who seeks to hear from the LORD, pray for others, and speak His truth fully and fearlessly. Hebrew “I have heard you,”שָׁמַ֔עְתִּי (šā·ma‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently replied וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֤הוּ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414: Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites the prophet. הַנָּבִיא֙ (han·nā·ḇî) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet “I will surely הִנְנִ֧י (hin·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! pray מִתְפַּלֵּ֛ל (miṯ·pal·lêl) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6419: To judge, to intercede, pray to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֖ם (’ĕ·lō·hê·ḵem) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative as you request, כְּדִבְרֵיכֶ֑ם (kə·ḏiḇ·rê·ḵem) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause and I will tell you אַגִּ֣יד (’ag·gîḏ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5046: To be conspicuous everything כָּֽל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel answers; יַעֲנֶ֨ה (ya·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond I will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no withhold אֶמְנַ֥ע (’em·na‘) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 4513: To debar, from benefit, injury a word דָּבָֽר׃ (dā·ḇār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause from you.” מִכֶּ֖ם (mik·kem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links Jeremiah 42:4 NIVJeremiah 42:4 NLT Jeremiah 42:4 ESV Jeremiah 42:4 NASB Jeremiah 42:4 KJV Jeremiah 42:4 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 42:4 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 42:4 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 42:4 French Bible Jeremiah 42:4 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 42:4 Then Jeremiah the prophet said to them (Jer.) |
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