Jeremiah 40:1 Meaning
The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after that Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon.
Context Explained
1The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after that Nebuzar-adan the captain of the guard had let him go from Ramah, when he had taken him being bound in chains among all that were carried away captive of Jerusalem and Judah, which were carried away captive unto Babylon.
2And the captain of the guard took Jeremiah, and said unto him, The LORD thy God hath pronounced this evil upon this place.
3Now the LORD hath brought it, and done according as he hath said: because ye have sinned against the LORD, and have not obeyed his voice, therefore this thing is come upon you.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Jeremiah 29:10
Both verses discuss God's plans for restoration after exile.
Isaiah 61:1
Isaiah speaks of freedom, paralleling Jeremiah's release.
Luke 4:21
Jesus reads Isaiah's prophecy of freedom, connecting to themes of liberation.
Source: Jeremiah 40:1