New International VersionThe word came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
New Living TranslationThis message for all the people of Judah came to Jeremiah from the LORD during the fourth year of Jehoiakim’s reign over Judah. This was the year when King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon began his reign.
English Standard VersionThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
Berean Standard BibleThis is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
King James BibleThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon;
New King James VersionThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
New American Standard BibleThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
NASB 1995The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
NASB 1977The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
Legacy Standard BibleThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
Amplified BibleThe word that came to Jeremiah in regard to all the people of Judah in the fourth year of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (that was the first year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
Christian Standard BibleThis is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah (which was the first year of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon).
Holman Christian Standard BibleThis is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah, king of Judah (which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon).
American Standard VersionThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (the same was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon,)
English Revised VersionThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah; the same was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon;
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe LORD spoke his word to Jeremiah about all the people of Judah when Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, was in his fourth year as king. (This was the first year that Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylon.)
Good News TranslationIn the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah, I received a message from the LORD concerning all the people of Judah. (This was the first year that Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylonia.)
International Standard VersionThis message from the LORD came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Josiah's son Jehoiakim, king of Judah. (This was also the first year of the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.)
NET BibleIn the fourth year that Jehoiakim son of Josiah was king of Judah, the LORD spoke to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah. (That was the same as the first year that Nebuchadnezzar was king of Babylon.)
New Heart English BibleThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (the same was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon),
Webster's Bible TranslationThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThis is the word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.
World English BibleThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah (this was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon), Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe word that has been to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah—it [is] the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon—
Young's Literal Translation The word that hath been unto Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, -- it is the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, --
Smith's Literal TranslationThe word which was to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year to Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, king of Judah, this the first year to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe word that came to Jeremias concerning all the people of Juda, in the fourth year of Joakim the son of Josias king of Juda, (the same is the first year of Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon,)
Catholic Public Domain VersionThe word that came to Jeremiah about all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, the son of Josiah, the king of Judah. The same is the first year of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon.
New American BibleThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, son of Josiah, king of Judah (the first year of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon).
New Revised Standard VersionThe word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah, in the fourth year of King Jehoiakim son of Josiah of Judah (that was the first year of King Nebuchadrezzar of Babylon), Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHE word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that was the first year of the reign of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedThe word that was upon Jeremiah about all the people of Judea in the year fourth of Yoiqim, son of Yoshiah, King of Judea; this is the first year of Nebukadnetsar, King of Babel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationTHE WORD THAT CAME TO JEREMIAS concerning all the people of Juda in the fourth year of Joakim, son of Josias, king of Juda;
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Context The Seventy-Year Captivity1This is the wordthatcametoJeremiahconcerningallthe peopleof Judahin the fourthyearof Jehoiakimsonof Josiahkingof Judah,whichwas the firstyearof Nebuchadnezzarkingof Babylon.2So the prophet Jeremiah spoke to all the people of Judah and all the residents of Jerusalem as follows:…
Cross References 2 Kings 24:1-2During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. / 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.
Daniel 1:1-2In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. / And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god.
2 Chronicles 36:5-7Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD his God. / Then Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jehoiakim and bound him with bronze shackles to take him to Babylon. / Nebuchadnezzar also took to Babylon some of the articles from the house of the LORD, and he put them in his temple in Babylon.
Jeremiah 1:2-3The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, / and through the days of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, until the fifth month of the eleventh year of Zedekiah son of Josiah king of Judah, when the people of Jerusalem went into exile.
Jeremiah 36:1-2In the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD: / “Take a scroll and write on it all the words I have spoken to you concerning Israel, Judah, and all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you during the reign of Josiah until today.
Jeremiah 46:2concerning Egypt and the army of Pharaoh Neco king of Egypt, which was defeated at Carchemish on the Euphrates River by Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah:
Jeremiah 27:1-3At the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD. / This is what the LORD said to me: “Make for yourself a yoke out of leather straps and put it on your neck. / Send word to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon through the envoys who have come to Jerusalem to Zedekiah king of Judah.
Jeremiah 29:1This is the text of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders among the exiles and to the priests, the prophets, and all the others Nebuchadnezzar had carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon.
Jeremiah 32:1-2This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the tenth year of Zedekiah king of Judah, which was the eighteenth year of Nebuchadnezzar. / At that time the army of the king of Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was imprisoned in the courtyard of the guard, which was in the palace of the king of Judah.
Jeremiah 35:1This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah:
Ezekiel 1:1-2In the thirtieth year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiles by the River Kebar, the heavens opened and I saw visions of God. / On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin—
Daniel 9:2in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years.
Matthew 1:11-12and Josiah the father of Jeconiah and his brothers at the time of the exile to Babylon. / After the exile to Babylon: Jeconiah was the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel,
Luke 3:23-27Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...
Matthew 24:15So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand),
Treasury of Scripture The word that came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that was the first year of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; A. Jeremiah 36:1 And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah,that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Jeremiah 46:2 Against Egypt, against the army of Pharaohnecho king of Egypt, which was by the river Euphrates in Carchemish, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah. 2 Kings 24:1,2 In his days Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up, and Jehoiakim became his servant three years: then he turned and rebelled against him… the first. Jump to Previous BabylonFirstFourthJehoiakimJehoi'akimJeremiahJosiahJosi'ahJudahNebuchadnezzarNebuchadrezzarNebuchadrez'zarWordJump to Next BabylonFirstFourthJehoiakimJehoi'akimJeremiahJosiahJosi'ahJudahNebuchadnezzarNebuchadrezzarNebuchadrez'zarWordJeremiah 25 1.Jeremiah, reproving the Jews' disobedience to the prophets,8.foretells the seventy years' captivity;12.and after that, the destruction of Babylon.15.Under the type of a cup of wine he foreshows the destruction of all nations.34.The howling of the shepherds.This is the word that came to JeremiahJeremiah, a major prophet, received direct revelations from God. His role was to communicate God's messages to the people of Judah. This phrase emphasizes the divine origin of the message, underscoring the authority and authenticity of the prophecy. Jeremiah's prophetic ministry spanned over 40 years, during which he warned of impending judgment due to the people's persistent disobedience. concerning all the people of Judah The message was directed to the entire nation of Judah, highlighting the collective responsibility and the widespread nature of their sin. Judah, the southern kingdom, was the remnant of the once-united Israelite monarchy. The focus on "all the people" indicates that the prophecy was not just for the leaders but for every inhabitant, emphasizing the communal aspect of their covenant with God. in the fourth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah Jehoiakim's reign was marked by political instability and spiritual decline. He was a vassal king under Egyptian and later Babylonian control. His reign followed that of his father, Josiah, who was known for his religious reforms and attempts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh. The fourth year of Jehoiakim's reign corresponds to 605 BC, a pivotal year in Judah's history. which was the first year of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon Nebuchadnezzar's rise to power marked the beginning of Babylon's dominance in the ancient Near East. His first year as king was significant for Judah, as it signaled the start of Babylonian incursions into the region. This period was characterized by the fulfillment of earlier prophecies regarding Babylon as an instrument of God's judgment against Judah for their idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness. Nebuchadnezzar's campaigns eventually led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, a major theme in Jeremiah's prophecies. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance and faithfulness amidst opposition. 2. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. At this time, it was facing impending judgment due to its disobedience to God. 3. JehoiakimThe son of Josiah and king of Judah during this period. His reign was marked by idolatry and rebellion against God. 4. JosiahA previous king of Judah known for his reforms and efforts to return the nation to the worship of Yahweh. 5. NebuchadnezzarThe king of Babylon, who would become a significant figure in the history of Judah as he led the Babylonian conquest and exile. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in HistoryRecognize that God is in control of nations and leaders. The rise of Nebuchadnezzar and the fall of Judah were part of God's divine plan. The Consequences of DisobedienceJudah's situation serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God. Reflect on areas in your life where you may be resisting God's will. The Role of ProphetsProphets like Jeremiah were called to speak truth to power and guide the people back to God. Consider how God might be calling you to be a voice of truth in your community. Historical Context and Its ImportanceUnderstanding the historical and cultural context of biblical events can deepen our comprehension of Scripture and its application today. Faithfulness Amidst OppositionJeremiah's perseverance in delivering God's message despite opposition is a model for us to remain faithful in our own challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Jeremiah 25:1?
2.How does Jeremiah 25:1 emphasize God's timing in delivering His messages?
3.What role does Jeremiah play as a prophet in Jeremiah 25:1?
4.How does Jeremiah 25:1 connect with God's warnings in other Old Testament books?
5.How can we discern God's messages today, as Jeremiah did in 25:1?
6.What lessons from Jeremiah 25:1 can guide our response to God's warnings?
7.What historical events does Jeremiah 25:1 reference, and are they supported by archaeological evidence?
8.How does Jeremiah 25:1 fit into the overall message of the Book of Jeremiah?
9.What theological implications arise from the prophecy in Jeremiah 25:1?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 25?
11.What caused the destruction of Jerusalem?
12.Jeremiah 15:7 suggests complete destruction of Judah. Is there any historical or extra-biblical record of such total devastation that matches this claim?
13.How does Daniel 1:1 align with historical records that place Nebuchadnezzar’s siege of Jerusalem at a different time?
14.In Ezra 9:7, how does the stated timeline of guilt leading to captivity compare with historical accounts of Persian policies regarding exiles?What Does Jeremiah 25:1 Mean this is the word that came to jeremiah• “This is the word” signals divine origin; the prophet is not sharing personal opinion but a direct revelation from the Lord (Jeremiah 1:4–9; 36:2;2 Peter 1:21). • Because the message comes from God, its truth is settled and authoritative (Isaiah 55:11;2 Timothy 3:16). • Jeremiah’s willingness to relay it, despite fierce opposition (Jeremiah 20:1–2; 26:8–11), reminds us that obedience to God’s word may cost but will never be regretted (Acts 4:19–20). concerning all the people of judah• The message targets the entire covenant community—kings, priests, prophets, and commoners alike (Jeremiah 25:2; 11:6; 13:18). • God’s covenant dealings are corporate as well as personal; no one is exempt from accountability (Deuteronomy 27:9–10;Romans 14:10–12). • Past partial reforms under Josiah had not produced deep, enduring change in the nation’s heart (2 Kings 23:24–27;Jeremiah 3:10), so the word comes now to everyone without distinction. in the fourth year of jehoiakim son of josiah king of judah• The calendar note roots the prophecy in real history—about 605 BC (Jeremiah 36:1; 46:2). • Jehoiakim, unlike his father Josiah, rejected God’s law, exploited his people, and burned Jeremiah’s scroll (2 Kings 23:36–37;Jeremiah 22:13–17; 36:23). • The mention of Josiah reminds readers of the contrast between a reforming father and a rebellious son, highlighting individual responsibility (Ezekiel 18:10–13). which was the first year of nebuchadnezzar king of babylon• Babylon had just defeated Egypt at Carchemish, becoming the dominant world power (Jeremiah 46:2). • God identifies Judah’s soon-to-be conqueror, showing His sovereignty over nations (Daniel 2:21;Isaiah 45:1–7). • This date foreshadows the coming 70-year exile (Jeremiah 25:11–12) and the first deportation recorded inDaniel 1:1–2 and2 Kings 24:1. • The precision of the timing underscores that judgment is not random; it unfolds exactly as God decrees (Habakkuk 2:3). summaryJeremiah 25:1 is more than a timestamp; it establishes the divine source, national scope, historical setting, and geopolitical context of the prophecy that follows. God’s authoritative word comes to all Judah at a critical moment—Jehoiakim’s fourth year and Nebuchadnezzar’s first—signaling that the Lord is about to act decisively through Babylon to discipline His covenant people and accomplish His larger redemptive purposes. XXV. (1)In the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah.--We are carried back in the present arrangement of Jeremiah's prophecies to a much earlier period than that of the preceding chapter. It is the fourth (inDaniel 1:1, the third) year of the reign of Jehoiakim, who had been made king by Pharaoh-nechoh after his defeat of Josiah and capture of Jerusalem. Since the prophet had been called to his work, B.C. 629, a great revolution had been brought about in the relations of the colossal monarchies of the East. Nineveh had fallen (B.C. 606) under the attacks of Cyaxares the Mede, and Nabopolassar the Chaldaean. Nebuchadnezzar, the son of the latter, though his father did not die till the following year, was practically clothed with supreme authority, and had defeated Pharaoh-nechoh at Carchemish, on the banks of the Euphrates, in B.C. 605. The form of the name used here, Nebuchadrezzar, corresponds with the Assyrian,Nabu-kudu-ur-uzur.(Jeremiah 46:1;2Kings 23:29;2Chronicles 35:20.) He was now the master of the East, and it was given to Jeremiah to discern the bearings of the new situation on the future destinies of Judah, and to see that the wisdom of its rulers would be to accept the position of tributary rulers under the great conqueror instead of rashly seeking either to assert their independence or to trust to the support of Egypt, crushed as she was by the defeat at Carchemish. The clear vision of the prophet saw in the Chaldaean king the servant of Jehovah--in modern phrase, the instrument of the designs of the Providence which orders the events of history--and he became, from that moment, the unwelcome preacher of the truth--that the independence of Judah had passed away, and that nothing but evil could follow from fanatical attempts, or secret intrigues and alliances, aiming at resistance. Verse 1. - The first year of Nebuchadnezzar (comp. 2 Kings 24:12; 2 Kings 25:8; Jeremiah lit. 12: 32:1).
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Hebrew This is the wordהַדָּבָ֞ר(had·dā·ḇār)Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1697:A word, a matter, thing, a causethatאֲשֶׁר־(’ă·šer-)Pronoun - relative Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatcameהָיָ֤ה(hā·yāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, betoעַֽל־(‘al-)Preposition Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstJeremiahיִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙(yir·mə·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3414:Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelitesconcerningעַל־(‘al-)Preposition Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstallכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe peopleעַ֣ם(‘am)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flockof Judahיְהוּדָ֔ה(yə·hū·ḏāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063:Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelitesin the fourthהָֽרְבִעִ֔ית(hā·rə·ḇi·‘îṯ)Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 7243:Fourth, a fourthyearבַּשָּׁנָה֙(baš·šā·nāh)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141:A yearof Jehoiakimלִיהוֹיָקִ֥ים(lî·hō·w·yā·qîm)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3079:Jehoiakim -- 'the LORD raises up', three Israelitessonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121:A sonof Josiahיֹאשִׁיָּ֖הוּ(yō·šî·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 2977:Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israeliteskingמֶ֣לֶךְ(me·leḵ)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428:A kingof Judah,יְהוּדָ֑ה(yə·hū·ḏāh)Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063:Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israeliteswhichהִ֗יא(hî)Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931:He, self, the same, this, that, as, arewas the firstהָרִ֣אשֹׁנִ֔ית(hā·ri·šō·nîṯ)Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 7224:Firstyearהַשָּׁנָה֙(haš·šā·nāh)Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141:A yearof Nebuchadnezzarלִנְבֽוּכַדְרֶאצַּ֖ר(lin·ḇū·ḵaḏ·reṣ·ṣar)Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5019:Nebuchadnezzar -- 'Nebo, protect the boundary', a Babylonian kingkingמֶ֥לֶךְ(me·leḵ)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428:A kingof Babylon.בָּבֶֽל׃(bā·ḇel)Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894:Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city
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