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But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/37.htm">New King James Version</a> Then Jeremiah said, “False! I am not defecting to the Chaldeans.” But he did not listen to him. So Irijah seized Jeremiah and brought him to the princes. <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/37.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jeremiah said, “A lie! I am not deserting to the Chaldeans”; yet he would not listen to him. So Irijah arrested Jeremiah and brought him to the officials. <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/37.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jeremiah said, &#8220A lie! I am not going over to the Chaldeans"; yet he would not listen to him. So Irijah arrested Jeremiah and brought him to the officials. <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/37.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jeremiah said, “A lie! I am not going over to the Chaldeans”; yet he would not listen to him. So Irijah arrested Jeremiah and brought him to the officials. <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jeremiah said, “A lie! I am not going over to the Chaldeans”; yet he would not listen to him. So Irijah seized Jeremiah and brought him to the officials. <a href="/amp/jeremiah/37.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jeremiah said, “That is a lie! I am not deserting to join the Chaldeans.” But the guard would not listen to him. So Irijah took Jeremiah and brought him to the princes (court officials). <a href="/csb/jeremiah/37.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “That’s a lie,” Jeremiah replied. “I am not defecting to the Chaldeans! ” Irijah would not listen to him but apprehended Jeremiah and took him to the officials. <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/37.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220That&#8217s a lie,&#8221 Jeremiah replied. &#8220I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!&#8221 Irijah would not listen to him but apprehended Jeremiah and took him to the officials. <a href="/asv/jeremiah/37.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I am not falling away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him; so Irijah laid hold on Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/37.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "I'm not trying to join them!" I answered. But Irijah wouldn't listen, and he took me to the king's officials. <a href="/erv/jeremiah/37.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans; but he hearkened not to him: so Irijah laid hold on Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/37.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jeremiah answered, "That's a lie! I'm not deserting to the Babylonians." But Irijah wouldn't listen to him. Irijah arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/37.htm">Good News Translation</a> I answered, "That's not so! I'm not deserting." But Irijah would not listen to me. Instead, he arrested me and took me to the officials. <a href="/isv/jeremiah/37.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jeremiah said, "It's a lie! I'm not going over to the Chaldeans." But Irijah would not listen to him, and he arrested Jeremiah and brought him to the officials. <a href="/msb/jeremiah/37.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?That is a lie,? Jeremiah replied. ?I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!? But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. <a href="/net/jeremiah/37.htm">NET Bible</a> Jeremiah answered, "That's a lie! I am not deserting to the Babylonians." But Irijah would not listen to him. Irijah put Jeremiah under arrest and took him to the officials. <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/37.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said, "It is false; I am not falling away to the Chaldeans." But he did not listen to him; so Irijah laid hold on Jeremiah, and brought him to the officials. <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/37.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. <a href="/web/jeremiah/37.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said, “That is false! I am not defecting to the Chaldeans.” But he didn’t listen to him; so Irijah seized Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/37.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jeremiah says, “Falsehood! I am not defecting to the Chaldeans”; and he has not listened to him, and Irijah lays hold on Jeremiah, and brings him to the heads, <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/37.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jeremiah saith, 'Falsehood -- I am not falling unto the Chaldeans;' and he hath not hearkened unto him, and Irijah layeth hold on Jeremiah, and bringeth him in unto the heads, <a href="/slt/jeremiah/37.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jeremiah will say, A falsehood; I fall not to the Chaldean: And he heard not to him: and Irijah will seize upon Jeremiah and he will bring him to the chiefs.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/37.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jeremias answered: It is not so, I am not fleeing to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him: so Jerias took Jeremias and brought him to the princes. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/37.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jeremiah responded: “That is false. I am not fleeing to the Chaldeans.” But he did not listen to him. And so Irijah took Jeremiah, and he brought him to the leaders. <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/37.htm">New American Bible</a> “That is a lie!” Jeremiah answered, “I am not deserting to the Chaldeans.” Without listening to him, Irijah kept Jeremiah in custody and brought him to the princes. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/37.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And Jeremiah said, “That is a lie; I am not deserting to the Chaldeans.” But Irijah would not listen to him, and arrested Jeremiah and brought him to the officials.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/37.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jeremiah said, You lie; I am not escaping to the Chaldeans. But he would not listen to him; so Neriah seized Jeremiah and brought him to the princes. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/37.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Jeremiah said to him: “You lie! I do not flee to the Chaldeans!” And he did not listen to him, and Neriah held Jeremiah and brought him to the Princes<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/37.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then said Jeremiah: 'It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans'; but he hearkened not to him; so Irijah laid hold on Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/37.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he said, It is false; I do not flee to the Chaldeans. But he hearkened not to him; and Saruia caught Jeremias, and brought him to the princes. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/37-14.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=11638" 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/37.htm">Jeremiah Imprisoned</a> …13But when he reached the Gate of Benjamin, the captain of the guard, whose name was Irijah son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah, seized him and said, “You are deserting to the Chaldeans!” 14<a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: še·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">“That is a lie,”</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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ê·nen·nî (Adv:: 1cs) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">“I am not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5307.htm" title="5307: nō·p̄êl (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To fall, lie. A primitive root; to fall, in a great variety of applications.">deserting</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3778.htm" title="3778: hak·kaś·dîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- A region of S. Bab. and its inhab. (occasionally with enclitic) Kasdiymah; towards the Kasdites.">the Chaldeans!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3376.htm" title="3376: yir·’î·yāyh (N-proper-ms) -- Yah sees, an Isr. of Jeremiah's time. From yare' and Yahh; fearful of Jah; Jirijah, an Israelite.">But Irijah</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">would not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8610.htm" title="8610: way·yiṯ·pōś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to manipulate, i.e. Seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably.">instead, he arrested</a> <a href="/hebrew/3414.htm" title="3414: bə·yir·mə·yā·hū (Prep-b:: 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: way·ḇi·’ê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and took him</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</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> 15The 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.…<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="/jeremiah/38-4.htm">Jeremiah 38:4-6</a> Then the officials said to the king, “This man ought to die, for he is discouraging the warriors who remain in this city, as well as all the people, by speaking such words to them; this man is not seeking the well-being of these people, but their ruin.” / “Here he is,” replied King Zedekiah. “He is in your hands, since the king can do nothing to stop you.” / So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud. <a href="/jeremiah/20-2.htm">Jeremiah 20:2</a> he had Jeremiah the prophet beaten and put in the stocks at the Upper Gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD. <a href="/jeremiah/26-8.htm">Jeremiah 26:8-11</a> and as soon as he had finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people seized him, shouting, “You must surely die! / How dare you prophesy in the name of the LORD that this house will become like Shiloh and this city will be desolate and deserted!” And all the people assembled against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD. / When the officials of Judah heard these things, they went up from the king’s palace to the house of the LORD and sat there at the entrance of the New Gate. ... <a href="/acts/21-28.htm">Acts 21:28-33</a> crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” / For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, and they assumed that Paul had brought him into the temple. / The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. ... <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-9</a> We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ... <a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a> Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’” <a href="/john/18-29.htm">John 18:29-30</a> So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What accusation are you bringing against this man?” / “If He were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed Him over to you.” <a href="/1_kings/22-27.htm">1 Kings 22:27</a> 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.’” <a href="/2_chronicles/16-10.htm">2 Chronicles 16:10</a> 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. <a href="/nehemiah/6-6.htm">Nehemiah 6:6-8</a> that read: “It is reported among the nations—and Geshem agrees—that you and the Jews are plotting to revolt, and this is why you are building the wall. According to these reports, you are to become their king, / and you have even appointed prophets in Jerusalem to proclaim on your behalf: ‘There is a king in Judah.’ Soon these rumors will reach the ears of the king. So come, let us confer together.” / Then I sent him this reply: “There is nothing to these rumors you are spreading; you are inventing them in your own mind.” <a href="/psalms/35-11.htm">Psalm 35:11</a> Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about. <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Psalm 109:2-4</a> For wicked and deceitful mouths open against me; they speak against me with lying tongues. / They surround me with hateful words and attack me without cause. / In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7-8</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / By oppression and judgment He was taken away, and who can recount His descendants? For He was cut off from the land of the living; He was stricken for the transgression of My people. <a href="/lamentations/3-52.htm">Lamentations 3:52-54</a> Without cause my enemies hunted me like a bird. / 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. <a href="/daniel/6-4.htm">Daniel 6:4-5</a> Thus the administrators and satraps sought a charge against Daniel concerning the kingdom, but they could find no charge or corruption, because he was trustworthy, and no negligence or corruption was found in him. / Finally these men said, “We will never find any charge against this Daniel unless we find something against him concerning the law of his God.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said Jeremiah, It is false; I fall not away to the Chaldeans. But he listened not to him: so Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes.said.<a href="/jeremiah/40-4.htm">Jeremiah 40:4-6</a> And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go… <a href="/nehemiah/6-8.htm">Nehemiah 6:8</a> Then I sent unto him, saying, There are no such things done as thou sayest, but thou feignest them out of thine own heart.<a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Psalm 27:12</a> Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.false.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Deserting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-2.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-7.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-31.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-2.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Irijah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Iri'jah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-20.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-21.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/psalms/35-25.htm">That's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/28-9.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/4-12.htm">Arrested</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Babylonians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Chaldaeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Chaldeans</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-2.htm">Chalde'ans</a> <a href="/galatians/1-6.htm">Deserting</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-20.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-26.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-9.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-16.htm">Falsehood</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-3.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-16.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Irijah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm">Iri'jah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Jeremiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/39-1.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Officials</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm">Princes</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-7.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-14.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-23.htm">Seized</a> <a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">That's</a> <a href="/jeremiah/40-16.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 37</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/37-1.htm">The Egyptians having raised the siege of the Chaldeans, </a> 3. <a href="/jeremiah/37-3.htm">king Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to pray for the people.</a> 6. <a href="/jeremiah/37-6.htm">Jeremiah prophesies the Chaldeans' certain return and victory.</a> 11. <a href="/jeremiah/37-11.htm">He is taken for a fugitive, beaten, and put in prison.</a> 16. <a href="/jeremiah/37-16.htm">He assures Zedekiah of the captivity.</a> 18. <a href="/jeremiah/37-18.htm">Entreating for his liberty, he obtains some favor.</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'; </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>“That is a lie,” Jeremiah replied. Jeremiah's response highlights his integrity and commitment to truth, a consistent theme throughout his prophetic ministry. In the context of ancient Israel, prophets were often mistrusted or accused of treason, especially when their messages were unpopular. Jeremiah's declaration here is a defense against false accusations, reflecting the broader biblical theme of truth versus falsehood, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a>, where Satan is described as the father of lies.“I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!” The Chaldeans, also known as the Babylonians, were the dominant power threatening Jerusalem at this time. Jeremiah had been accused of defecting to the enemy, a serious charge during a time of war. Historically, the Chaldeans were known for their military prowess and their eventual conquest of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Jeremiah's denial underscores his loyalty to his people and his role as a true prophet of God, despite the political turmoil and pressure to conform to nationalistic expectations.But Irijah would not listen to him; Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, was a guard at the Benjamin Gate, a critical location for controlling access to the city. His refusal to listen to Jeremiah reflects the broader rejection of prophetic voices by the leaders and people of Judah, a recurring theme in Jeremiah's ministry. This mirrors the rejection of prophets throughout the Old Testament, such as in <a href="/1_kings/22-8.htm">1 Kings 22:8</a>, where Micaiah is dismissed by King Ahab.instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. Jeremiah's arrest is indicative of the persecution faced by prophets who spoke God's truth. The officials, likely members of the royal court or military leaders, were often resistant to Jeremiah's messages of impending judgment. This act of arresting a prophet foreshadows the treatment of Jesus Christ, who was also arrested and brought before officials (<a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Matthew 26:57</a>), highlighting the pattern of rejection faced by God's messengers. The arrest serves as a reminder of the cost of discipleship and the opposition faced by those who stand for God's truth.<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/i/irijah.htm">Irijah</a> The son of Shelemiah, a captain of the guard who accused Jeremiah of defecting to the Chaldeans (Babylonians), leading to Jeremiah's arrest. 3. <a href="/topical/c/chaldeans.htm">Chaldeans (Babylonians)</a> A powerful empire that was besieging Jerusalem at the time. They were seen as a threat and enemy to Judah. 4. <a href="/topical/o/officials_of_judah.htm">Officials of Judah</a> The leaders and authorities in Jerusalem who were responsible for maintaining order and making decisions during the siege. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, under siege by the Babylonians during this period, creating a tense and desperate environment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_the_face_of_false_accusations.htm">Integrity in the Face of False Accusations</a> Jeremiah's response to Irijah's false accusation demonstrates the importance of maintaining integrity and truthfulness, even when misunderstood or falsely accused. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Despite being arrested and facing opposition, Jeremiah continued his prophetic mission. This teaches us the value of perseverance in our own callings, regardless of external pressures. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Jeremiah's situation reminds us to trust in God's sovereignty, even when circumstances seem unjust or when we face wrongful accusations. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Following God's call can lead to persecution and misunderstanding, as seen in Jeremiah's life. We must be prepared for the cost of discipleship. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_injustice.htm">Responding to Injustice</a> Jeremiah's calm response to Irijah's accusation encourages us to respond to injustice with grace and truth, trusting God to vindicate us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_37.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 37</a> <a href="/q/how_can_psalm_74_9_and_other_texts_align.htm">In Psalm 74:9, the claim of having no prophet conflicts with other biblical texts that record active prophets around that era—how can both accounts be true? </a> <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> <a href="/q/why_does_god_forbid_intercession_here.htm">Jeremiah 14:11-12: Why would God forbid prayers of intercession, when other biblical passages encourage praying for others?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_forbid_prayer_in_jeremiah_11_14.htm">Jeremiah 11:14: Why would God forbid prayer for the people when other passages emphasize intercession and mercy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/37.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Irijah took Jeremiah, and brought him to the princes.--These were probably, as a body, identical with those named in <a href="/jeremiah/36-12.htm" title="Then he went down into the king's house, into the scribe's chamber: and, see, all the princes sat there, even Elishama the scribe, and Delaiah the son of Shemaiah, and Elnathan the son of Achbor, and Gemariah the son of Shaphan, and Zedekiah the son of Hananiah, and all the princes.">Jeremiah 36:12</a>, but the party opposed to the prophet were now apparently stronger than they had been. Neither they nor Irijah would listen to the prophet's denial of the accusation. The fact that the siege had been raised by the Chaldaeans may have given fresh strength to the party of resistance. Possibly also many of the prophet's friends had shared the captivity of Jehoiakim. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“That is a lie,” שֶׁ֗קֶר (še·qer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> Deception, disappointment, falsehood Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֜הוּ (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 replied. וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (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 “I am not אֵינֶ֤נִּי (’ê·nen·nî) Adverb | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> A non-entity, a negative particle deserting נֹפֵל֙ (nō·p̄êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5307.htm">Strong's 5307: </a> To fall, lie to עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the Chaldeans!” הַכַּשְׂדִּ֔ים (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab But Irijah יִרְאִיָּיה֙ (yir·’î·yāyh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3376.htm">Strong's 3376: </a> Irijah -- 'Yah sees', an Israelite of Jeremiah's time would not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no listen שָׁמַ֖ע (šā·ma‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently to him; אֵלָ֑יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to instead, he arrested וַיִּתְפֹּ֤שׂ (way·yiṯ·pōś) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8610.htm">Strong's 8610: </a> To manipulate, seize, chiefly to capture, wield, to overlay, to use unwarrantably Jeremiah בְּיִרְמְיָ֔הוּ (bə·yir·mə·yā·hū) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3414.htm">Strong's 3414: </a> Jeremiah -- 'Yah loosens', the name of a number of Israelites and took וַיְבִאֵ֖הוּ (way·ḇi·’ê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go him to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the officials. הַשָּׂרִֽים׃ (haś·śā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/37-14.htm">Jeremiah 37:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/37-14.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 37:14 Then said Jeremiah It is false (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/37-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 37:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 37:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/37-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 37:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 37:15" /></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>