Jeremiah 20:3 · KJV

"And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magor-missabib."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.

²Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.

³And it came to pass on the morrow, that Pashur brought forth Jeremiah out of the stocks. Then said Jeremiah unto him, The LORD hath not called thy name Pashur, but Magor-missabib.

⁴For thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will make thee a terror to thyself, and to all thy friends: and they shall fall by the sword of their enemies, and thine eyes shall behold it: and I will give all Judah into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall carry them captive into Babylon, and shall slay them with the sword.

⁵Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city, and all the labours thereof, and all the precious things thereof, and all the treasures of the kings of Judah will I give into the hand of their enemies, which shall spoil them, and take them, and carry them to Babylon.

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Reflection Questions

What does it feel like to be misunderstood?

How do you handle criticism or opposition?

When have you felt God's presence in your struggles?

Life Application

faith

Trust that God knows your heart and intentions, even when others do not. Seek His strength in times of trial.

relationships

Consider how you can respond to those who oppose you with grace and truth, rather than anger.

People in This Verse

JeremiahOT

A major prophet known for his lamentations and prophecies against Judah's unfaithfulness.

First appearance: Jeremiah 1:1

PashurOT

A priest and chief officer in the temple who opposed Jeremiah's prophecies. His name was changed to signify God's judgment against him.

First appearance: Jeremiah 20:1

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