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Jeremías 16:2

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Jeremías 16:2 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 16:2

Thou shall not take thee a wife
Not because it was unlawful; for it was lawful for prophets to marry, and they did; but because it was not advisable, on account of the calamities and distresses which were coming upon the nation; which would be more bearable by him alone, than if he had a wife, which would increase his care, concern, and sorrow. Neither shall thou have sons nor daughters in this place;
in Anathoth, says Kimchi; but it is most likely that Jerusalem in particular is meant, though the whole land of Judea in general may be designed; and though nothing is more desirable than to have children to build up the family, and bear and continue a man's name for futurity, yet in times of public calamity these do but add to the affliction.

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Jeremías 16:2 In-Context

1 Entonces la palabra del SEÑOR vino a mí, diciendo:
2 No tomes para ti mujer ni tengas hijos ni hijas en este lugar.
3 Porque así dice el SEÑOR acerca de los hijos e hijas nacidos en este lugar, y acerca de las madres que los dieron a luz, y de los padres que los engendraron en esta tierra:
4 De muertes crueles morirán; no serán llorados ni sepultados; serán como estiércol sobre la faz de la tierra; a espada y por hambre serán acabados, y sus cadáveres servirán de comida para las aves del cielo y para las bestias de la tierra.
5 Porque así dice el SEÑOR: No entres en casa de duelo, ni vayas a lamentar, ni los consueles; pues he retirado mi paz de este pueblodeclara el SEÑORla misericordia y la compasión.
Scripture taken from La Biblia de las Américas® (LBLA®), Copyright © 1986, 1995, 1997 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. https://www.LBLA.com

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