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and Jeremiah stayed there many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/37.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For Jeremiah had come into the pit, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/jeremiah/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Jeremiah had come into the vaulted cell in the dungeon and had remained there many days,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/jeremiah/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and stayed there many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and stayed there many days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jeremiah/37.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jeremiah/37.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jeremiah/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Jeremiah went into a prison cell, and he stayed there a long time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jeremiah/37.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I was put in an underground cell and kept there a long time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jeremiah/37.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Jeremiah came into the cells in the dungeon and remained there for a long time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jeremiah/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jeremiah/37.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Jeremiah was put in prison in a cell in the dungeon in Jonathan's house. He was kept there for a long time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jeremiah/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When Jeremiah had come into the dungeon house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jeremiah/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When Jeremiah had entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jeremiah/37.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Jeremiah had come into the dungeon house and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jeremiah has entered into the house of the dungeon, and to the cells, then Jeremiah dwells there many days,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jeremiah/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> When Jeremiah hath entered into the house of the dungeon, and unto the cells, then Jeremiah dwelleth there many days,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jeremiah/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For Jeremiah came to the house of the pit, and to the vaults, and Jeremiah sat there many days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jeremiah/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Jeremias went into the house of the prison, and into the dungeon: and Jeremias remained there many days. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And so Jeremiah went into the house of the prison and into a dungeon. And Jeremiah sat there for many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jeremiah/37.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And so Jeremiah went into a room in the dungeon, where he remained many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus Jeremiah was put in the cistern house, in the cells, and remained there many days.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they lowered Jeremiah from the opening of the well into its depths, and Jeremiah remained there many days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they threw Jeremiah from the opening of the pit into the pit, and Jeremiah was there many days<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/jeremiah/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/jeremiah/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Jeremias came into the dungeon, and into the cells, and he remained there many days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=11664" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Jeremiah Imprisoned</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>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. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">So</a> <a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: yir·mə·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yirmyahuw; from ruwm and Yahh; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites.">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">a cell</a> <a href="/hebrew/953.htm" title="953: hab·bō·wr (Art:: N-ms) -- A pit, cistern, well. From buwr; a pit hole."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/2588.htm" title="2588: ha·ḥă·nu·yō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- A cell, vault. From chanah; properly, a vault or cell; by implication, a prison.">the dungeon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām (Adv) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there</a> <a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: yir·mə·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or Yirmyahuw; from ruwm and Yahh; Jah will rise; Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bîm (Adj-mp) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">a long time.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative."></a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Later, King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and received him in his palace, where he asked him privately, “Is there a word from the LORD?” “There is,” Jeremiah replied. “You will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Acts 16:24</a></span><br />On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a></span><br />So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/16-10.htm">2 Chronicles 16:10</a></span><br />Asa was angry with the seer and became so enraged over this matter that he put the man in prison. And at the same time Asa oppressed some of the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-18.htm">Acts 5:18</a></span><br />and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-4.htm">Acts 12:4</a></span><br />He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">1 Kings 22:27</a></span><br />and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-3.htm">Acts 4:3</a></span><br />They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16</a></span><br />When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9</a></span><br />for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-18.htm">Psalm 105:18</a></span><br />They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-53.htm">Lamentations 3:53-55</a></span><br />They dropped me alive into a pit and cast stones upon me. / The waters flowed over my head, and I thought I was going to die. / I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-23.htm">Acts 16:23</a></span><br />And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23</a></span><br />Are they servants of Christ? (I am speaking as if I were out of my mind.) I am so much more: in harder labor, in more imprisonments, in worse beatings, in frequent danger of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-36.htm">Hebrews 11:36</a></span><br />Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Jeremiah 38:6,10-13</a></b></br> Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that <i>was</i> in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon <i>there was</i> no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-15.htm">Genesis 40:15</a></b></br> For indeed I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews: and here also have I done nothing that they should put me into the dungeon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/lamentations/3-53.htm">Lamentations 3:53,55</a></b></br> They have cut off my life in the dungeon, and cast a stone upon me… </p><p class="hdg">cabins.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezekiel/40-36.htm">Arches</a> <a href="/acts/16-24.htm">Cell</a> <a href="/genesis/6-14.htm">Cells</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-14.htm">Dungeon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-16.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/34-10.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-22.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/jeremiah/35-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/job/22-14.htm">Vaulted</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-4.htm">Vaults</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/40-16.htm">Arches</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-7.htm">Cell</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-7.htm">Cells</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-6.htm">Dungeon</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-13.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-7.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-33.htm">Hole</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-17.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-17.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-18.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ezekiel/16-24.htm">Vaulted</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-34.htm">Vaults</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 37</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-1.htm">The Egyptians having raised the siege of the Chaldeans, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm">king Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to pray for the people.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-6.htm">Jeremiah prophesies the Chaldeans' certain return and victory.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-11.htm">He is taken for a fugitive, beaten, and put in prison.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-16.htm">He assures Zedekiah of the captivity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jeremiah/37-18.htm">Entreating for his liberty, he obtains some favor.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/37.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/37.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon</b><br>Jeremiah's imprisonment reflects the severe opposition he faced for delivering God's messages. The "cell in the dungeon" indicates a harsh and confined space, likely beneath the palace, as dungeons were often subterranean. This setting underscores the physical and emotional suffering endured by prophets who spoke against the prevailing powers. Historically, dungeons were used to silence dissenters, and Jeremiah's experience parallels other biblical figures like Joseph, who was also unjustly imprisoned (<a href="/genesis/39-20.htm">Genesis 39:20</a>). This phrase highlights the cost of prophetic ministry and the reality of persecution for truth-tellers.<p><b>and remained there a long time</b><br>The duration of Jeremiah's imprisonment signifies prolonged suffering and patience. This period of confinement can be seen as a test of faith and endurance, similar to the trials faced by other biblical figures such as Daniel in the lion's den (Daniel 6) or Paul and Silas in prison (<a href="/acts/16-25.htm">Acts 16:25-26</a>). The phrase suggests a time of reflection and reliance on God, as Jeremiah continued to trust in God's plan despite his circumstances. It also foreshadows the endurance required of believers who face trials, encouraging steadfastness in faith. The "long time" emphasizes the prophet's perseverance and the eventual vindication of God's word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a></b><br>A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance and faithfulness amidst persecution.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/dungeon.htm">Dungeon</a></b><br>A place of imprisonment, often dark and oppressive, symbolizing suffering and isolation. In Hebrew, the word used can imply a pit or cistern, indicating a harsh environment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_zedekiah.htm">King Zedekiah</a></b><br>The last king of Judah, who reigned during the time of Jeremiah's imprisonment. His reign was marked by political instability and disobedience to God's commands.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/babylonian_siege.htm">Babylonian Siege</a></b><br>The historical context of Jeremiah's imprisonment, as Babylon was besieging Jerusalem, fulfilling Jeremiah's prophecies of judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, facing imminent destruction due to its persistent disobedience to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in Adversity</a></b><br>Jeremiah's willingness to endure imprisonment for God's message challenges us to remain faithful despite opposition or suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Even in a dungeon, God's plans are at work. Trusting in His sovereignty can bring peace amidst trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a></b><br>Following God may lead to personal sacrifice, as seen in Jeremiah's life. We are called to count the cost and remain steadfast.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_deliverance.htm">Hope in Deliverance</a></b><br>Jeremiah's eventual release reminds us that God is our deliverer, and His timing is perfect, even when we face prolonged trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 37</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_babylon-jerusalem_ties.htm">How do we address the lack of extrabiblical records confirming Babylon's interactions with Jerusalem in Jeremiah 37?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_babylonian_records_mention_jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah 37:15 describes Jeremiah being beaten and thrown into a dungeon; why do some historical records about Babylonian sieges in that era not mention the prophet's imprisonment or his role?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_zedekiah_seek_jeremiah's_prophecy.htm">Why would King Zedekiah, who ignored God, privately seek Jeremiah's prophecy in Jeremiah 37:17, and does this align with his other actions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_forbid_prayer_in_jeremiah_7_16.htm">Jeremiah 7:16: Why would God forbid prayer for the people here, contradicting other scriptures urging intercession?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/37.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Into the dungeon, and into the cabins.</span> The former word undoubtedly implies an underground excavation. The latter is of more uncertain signification. It most probably means "vaults;" but it may mean "curved posts" - something analogous to stocks (see on Jeremiah 20:2). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">So</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jeremiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יִרְמְיָ֛הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yir·mə·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">went</span><br /><span class="heb">בָ֧א</span> <span class="translit">(ḇā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a cell</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the dungeon</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחֲנֻ֑יוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·nu·yō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A vault, cell, a prison</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and remained</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּֽשֶׁב־</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·šeḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(šām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> </span><span class="str2">There, then, thither</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a long time.</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jeremiah/37-16.htm">Jeremiah 37:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jeremiah/37-16.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 37:16 When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 37:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 37:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/37-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 37:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 37:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>