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href="/bsb/jeremiah/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/26.htm">King James Bible</a> Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes and all the people, saying: “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city with all the words that you have heard. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, &#8220The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, “Yahweh sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes and to all the people, saying, “The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/csb/jeremiah/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, “The LORD sent me to prophesy all the words that you have heard against this temple and city. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said to all the officials and the people, &#8220The LORD sent me to prophesy all the words that you have heard against this temple and city. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, Jehovah sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then spake Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, "The LORD sent me to prophesy everything that you have heard me say against this temple and against this city. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then I said, "The LORD sent me to proclaim everything that you heard me say against this Temple and against this city. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people: "The LORD has sent me to prophesy all the things you heard against this house and against this city. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But Jeremiah said to all the officials and all the people, ?The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/net/jeremiah/26.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jeremiah made his defense before all the officials and all the people. "The LORD sent me to prophesy everything you have heard me say against this temple and against this city. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and to all the people, saying, "The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes, and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard. <a href="/web/jeremiah/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes and to all the people, saying, “Yahweh sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jeremiah speaks to all the heads, and to all the people, saying, “YHWH sent me to prophesy concerning this house, and concerning this city, all the words that you have heard. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jeremiah speaketh unto all the heads, and unto all the people, saying, 'Jehovah sent me to prophesy concerning this house, and concerning this city, all the words that ye have heard; <a href="/slt/jeremiah/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jeremiah will say to all the chiefs and to all the people, saying, Jehovah sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words which ye heard.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Jeremias spoke to all the princes, and to all the people, saying: The Lord sent me to prophesy concerning this house, and concerning this city all the words you have heard. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jeremiah spoke to all the leaders and to the entire people, saying: “The Lord has sent me to prophesy, about this house and about this city, all the words that you have heard. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Jeremiah said to the princes and all the people: “It was the LORD who sent me to prophesy against this house and city everything you have heard. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the officials and all the people, saying, “It is the LORD who sent me to prophesy against this house and this city all the words you have heard.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jeremiah spoke to all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Jeremiah said to all the Princes and to all the people: “LORD JEHOVAH has sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you heard!<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then spoke Jeremiah unto all the princes and to all the people, saying: 'The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that ye have heard. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then Jeremias spoke to the princes, and to all the people, saying, The Lord sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city, all the words which ye have heard. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5k55c51ZGhs?start=7803" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jeremiah/26.htm">The Plot to Murder Jeremiah</a> …11Then the priests and prophets said to the officials and all the people, “This man is worthy of death, for he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears!” 12<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.">But Jeremiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: haś·śā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the officials</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·lā·ḥa·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">sent me</a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: lə·hin·nā·ḇê (Prep-l:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">to prophesy</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: wə·’el- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and against</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: haz·zōṯ (Art:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">city</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·də·ḇā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">the words</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šə·ma‘·tem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">you have heard.</a> 13So now, correct your ways and deeds, and obey the voice of the LORD your God, so that He might relent of the disaster He has pronounced against you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. <a href="/acts/4-19.htm">Acts 4:19-20</a> But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” <a href="/acts/7-51.htm">Acts 7:51-53</a> You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— / you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.” <a href="/matthew/10-18.htm">Matthew 10:18-20</a> On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. / But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. <a href="/luke/21-12.htm">Luke 21:12-15</a> But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors. / This will be your opportunity to serve as witnesses. / So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. ... <a href="/john/7-16.htm">John 7:16-18</a> “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me. / If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. / He who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory, but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is a man of truth; in Him there is no falsehood. <a href="/acts/22-1.htm">Acts 22:1</a> “Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.” <a href="/acts/24-10.htm">Acts 24:10-21</a> When the governor motioned for Paul to speak, he began his response: “Knowing that you have been a judge over this nation for many years, I gladly make my defense. / You can verify for yourself that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. / Yet my accusers did not find me debating with anyone in the temple or riling up a crowd in the synagogues or in the city. ... <a href="/acts/26-1.htm">Acts 26:1-2</a> Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense: / “King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today to defend myself against all the accusations of the Jews, <a href="/1_peter/3-15.htm">1 Peter 3:15</a> But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">2 Timothy 4:16-17</a> At my first defense, no one stood with me, but everyone deserted me. May it not be charged against them. / But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. <a href="/ezekiel/2-3.htm">Ezekiel 2:3-7</a> “Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. ... <a href="/ezekiel/3-17.htm">Ezekiel 3:17-19</a> “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. <a href="/1_kings/22-14.htm">1 Kings 22:14</a> But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever the LORD tells me.” <a href="/2_chronicles/18-13.htm">2 Chronicles 18:13</a> But Micaiah said, “As surely as the LORD lives, I will speak whatever my God tells me.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then spoke Jeremiah to all the princes and to all the people, saying, The LORD sent me to prophesy against this house and against this city all the words that you have heard.The Lord.<a href="/jeremiah/26-2.htm">Jeremiah 26:2,15</a> Thus saith the LORD; Stand in the court of the LORD'S house, and speak unto all the cities of Judah, which come to worship in the LORD'S house, all the words that I command thee to speak unto them; diminish not a word: … <a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Jeremiah 1:17,18</a> Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them… <a href="/jeremiah/19-1.htm">Jeremiah 19:1-3</a> Thus saith the LORD, Go and get a potter's earthen bottle, and take of the ancients of the people, and of the ancients of the priests; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-9.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-9.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-2.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-1.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">City</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-16.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-21.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-16.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-16.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-10.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Prophet</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-16.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-2.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-15.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 26</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/26-1.htm">Jeremiah by promises and threats exhorts to repentance.</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/26-8.htm">He is therefore apprehended,</a> 10. <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">and arraigned.</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/26-12.htm">His apology.</a> 16. <a href="/jeremiah/26-16.htm">He is quit in judgment, by the example of Micah,</a> 20. <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">and of Urijah,</a> 24. <a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">and by the care of Ahikam.</a> </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'; 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This phrase highlights his boldness and obedience to God, speaking directly to those in authority. The officials and people represent the entire spectrum of society, indicating the widespread nature of the message. Jeremiah's audience included priests, prophets, and the general populace, reflecting the comprehensive reach of his prophetic ministry.“The LORD sent me Jeremiah emphasizes his divine commission, underscoring that his message is not of human origin but from God. This assertion of divine authority is crucial, as it legitimizes his message and mission. The phrase reflects the prophetic tradition where prophets are sent by God to deliver His messages, as seen in the call narratives of other prophets like Isaiah (Isaiah 6) and Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2-3).to prophesy against this house and against this city The "house" refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, and the "city" is Jerusalem itself. Jeremiah's prophecy is one of judgment, warning of impending destruction due to the people's unfaithfulness. This echoes earlier warnings found in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a>, where blessings and curses are outlined based on Israel's obedience or disobedience. The focus on the Temple and city highlights the centrality of Jerusalem in Jewish religious and national identity.all the words that you have heard Jeremiah's message was not new; it was consistent with previous warnings he had delivered. This phrase indicates that the people were already familiar with the content of his prophecies, which included calls for repentance and warnings of judgment. The repetition of the message underscores the seriousness of the situation and the people's persistent refusal to heed God's warnings. This aligns with the pattern of prophetic ministry where messages are often repeated to emphasize their importance and urgency.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jeremiah.htm">Jeremiah</a> A prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah. Known for his perseverance in the face of opposition and his deep emotional connection to his prophetic mission. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_officials_and_the_people.htm">The Officials and the People</a> The leaders and inhabitants of Judah who were present at the temple when Jeremiah delivered his message. They represent the societal and religious structures of the time. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who sent Jeremiah to deliver His message. His authority and sovereignty are central to the account. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_and_the_city.htm">The House and the City</a> Refers to the temple in Jerusalem and the city itself, which were central to the religious and cultural identity of the Jewish people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophecy.htm">The Prophecy</a> The message of impending judgment that Jeremiah was commanded to deliver, warning of the consequences of the people's disobedience.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_god's_word.htm">The Authority of God's Word</a> Jeremiah's message was not his own but was delivered under the authority of God. This reminds us of the importance of Scripture as God's authoritative word in our lives. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_proclaiming_truth.htm">Courage in Proclaiming Truth</a> Jeremiah stood firm in delivering God's message despite opposition. We are called to be courageous in sharing the truth of the Gospel, even when it is unpopular. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The prophecy against the house and city highlights the serious consequences of turning away from God. It serves as a warning to remain faithful and obedient. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a> The passage underscores God's sovereignty in sending prophets and His justice in holding people accountable. We can trust in God's righteous judgment. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_prophet.htm">The Role of the Prophet</a> Jeremiah's role as a prophet was to speak God's truth, regardless of personal cost. This challenges us to consider how we can be faithful messengers of God's word today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 26</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_when_wells_run_dry.htm">What do the two baskets of figs symbolize?</a> <a href="/q/proof_jeremiah_spoke_god's_words.htm">In Jeremiah 26:12–15, what proof exists that Jeremiah truly spoke God’s words and not his own personal agenda? </a> <a href="/q/why_no_external_evidence_of_jeremiah's_trial.htm">In Jeremiah 26:10–11, why is there no clear external evidence of formal court proceedings against Jeremiah outside the biblical record? </a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_2_chronicles.htm">What are the key themes in 2 Chronicles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) The Lord sent me to prophesy . . .--The answer of the accused is that of all true prophets and preachers of the word, "The Lord God hath spoken, and he can but prophesy" (<a href="/amos/3-8.htm" title="The lion has roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD has spoken, who can but prophesy?">Amos 3:8</a>). He must "obey God rather than man" (<a href="/acts/5-29.htm" title="Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.">Acts 5:29</a>). And in this instance the prophet has nothing in the way of credentials but the message itself. He worked no signs or wonders.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 12-15. - Jeremiah's defense. He is conscious that he has not spoken uncommissioned, and leaves the result. He urges the people to amendment of life, while there is time, and warns them that his own unmerited death will bring a curse upon themselves. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙ (yir·mə·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the officials הַשָּׂרִ֔ים (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince and all the people, הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock “The LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel sent שְׁלָחַ֗נִי (šə·lā·ḥa·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out me to prophesy לְהִנָּבֵ֞א (lə·hin·nā·ḇê) Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration against וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to this הַזֶּה֙ (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that house הַבַּ֤יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and against וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city הָעִ֣יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the words הַדְּבָרִ֖ים (had·də·ḇā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you have heard. שְׁמַעְתֶּֽם׃ (šə·ma‘·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/26-12.htm">Jeremiah 26:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-12.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 26:12 Then spoke Jeremiah to all the princes (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 26:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 26:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/26-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 26:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 26:13" /></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>