Parallel Verses New International Version This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Take these documents, both the sealed and unsealed copies of the deed of purchase, and put them in a clay jar so they will last a long time. King James Bible Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days. Darby Bible Translation Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Take these writings, this writing of the purchase, both that which is sealed and this writing which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may remain many days. World English Bible Thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, this deed of the purchase which is sealed, and this deed which is open, and put them in an earthen vessel; that they may continue many days. Young's Literal Translation 'Thus said Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel, Take these books, this purchase-book, both the sealed one and the open one, and thou hast put them in an earthen vessel, that they may remain many days; Jeremiah 32:14 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleI subscribed the evidence - We have here all the circumstances of this legal act: 1. An offer is made of the reversion of the ground, till the jubilee, to him who would then of right come into possession. 2. The price is agreed on, and the silver weighed in the balances. 3. A contract or deed of sale is drawn up, to which both parties agreeing, 4. Witnesses are brought forward to see it signed and sealed; for the contract was both subscribed and sealed. 5. A duplicate of the deed was drawn, which was not to be sealed, but to lie open for the inspection of those concerned in some public place where it might be safe and always to be seen. 6. The original, which was sealed up, was put in an earthen pitcher in order to be preserved from accidents. 7. This was delivered by the purchaser into the hands of a third party, to be preserved for the use of the purchaser, and witnesses were called to attest this delivery. 8. They subscribed the book of the purchase, perhaps a town book, or register, where such purchases were entered. Baruch was a scribe by profession; and the deeds were delivered into his hands, before witnesses, to be preserved as above. Perhaps the law, in this case, required that the instrument should be thus lodged. But, in the present case, both the deeds, the original and the duplicate, were put into the earthen pitcher because the city was about to be burnt; and if lodged as usual, they would be destroyed in the general conflagration. See Jeremiah 32:14. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Take. Library October 27. "Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all Flesh; is There Anything Too Hard for Me?" (Jer. xxxii. 27. )"Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything too hard for Me?" (Jer. xxxii. 27.) Cyrus, the King, was compelled to fulfil the vision of Jeremiah, by making a decree, the instant the prophecy had foretold, declaring that Jehovah had bidden him rebuild Jerusalem and invite her captives to return to their native home. So Jeremiah's faith was vindicated and Jehovah's prophecy gloriously fulfilled, as faith ever will be honored. Oh, for the faith, that in the dark present and the darker … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Why all Things Work for Good Perseverance Jeremiah Cross References Jeremiah 32:13 "In their presence I gave Baruch these instructions: Jeremiah 32:15 For this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Houses, fields and vineyards will again be bought in this land.' Jump to Previous Armies Business Continue Copies Deed Deeds Documents Earth Earthen Earthenware Evidence Evidences Hosts Israel Jar Kept Last Open Papers Purchase Rolled Sealed Stamped Time Unsealed Vessel WitnessJump to Next Armies Business Continue Copies Deed Deeds Documents Earth Earthen Earthenware Evidence Evidences Hosts Israel Jar Kept Last Open Papers Purchase Rolled Sealed Stamped Time Unsealed Vessel WitnessLinks Jeremiah 32:14 NIVJeremiah 32:14 NLT Jeremiah 32:14 ESV Jeremiah 32:14 NASB Jeremiah 32:14 KJV Jeremiah 32:14 Bible Apps Jeremiah 32:14 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 32:14 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 32:14 French Bible Jeremiah 32:14 German Bible Jeremiah 32:14 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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