Jeremiah 29:29

29 And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the {hearing} of Jeremiah the prophet.

Jeremiah 29:29 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 29:29

And Zephaniah the priest read this letter
Of Shemaiah's to him, and the other priests: in the ears of Jeremiah the prophet:
whether out of good will, to let him know who were his enemies abroad; or out of ill will, to stir up the people against him; or in pretence of proceeding equitably with him; not taking him up, and punishing him before he brought the accusation and charge against him; and acquainted him who were his accusers, and what evidence there was, and heard what he had to say in his own defence whether one or the other is uncertain; however, by this means Jeremiah came to the knowledge of Shemaiah's letter.

Jeremiah 29:29 In-Context

27 and so then why have you not rebuked Jeremiah the Anathothite who exhibits the behavior of a prophet for you?

28 {Because} he has sent to us [in] Babylon, {saying}, 'It [will be] a long time, build houses and live [in them], and plant gardens and eat their fruit.'" '"

29 And Zephaniah the priest read this letter in the {hearing} of Jeremiah the prophet.

30 And the word of Yahweh came to Jeremiah, {saying},

31 "Send to all the exiles, {saying}, 'Thus says Yahweh concerning Shemaiah the Nehelamite: "Because Shemaiah prophesied to you, though I have not sent him, and he has made you trust in a lie,"

Footnotes

• [a] Literally "ears"