Jeremiah 37:6

6 (37-5) And the word of the Lord came to Jeremias the prophet, saying:

Jeremiah 37:6 Meaning and Commentary

Jeremiah 37:6

Then came the word of the Lord unto the Prophet Jeremiah
At the time when the messengers came to him from the king to pray for them; for ( Jeremiah 37:4 Jeremiah 37:5 ) are to be included in a parenthesis: saying;
as follows: which is an answer to the messengers.

Jeremiah 37:6 In-Context

4 Now Jeremias walked freely in the midst of the people: for they had not as yet cast him into prison.

5 (37-4) And the army of Pharao was come out of Egypt: and the Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem, hearing these tidings, departed from Jerusalem.

6 (37-5) And the word of the Lord came to Jeremias the prophet, saying:

7 (37-6) Thus saith the Lord the God of Israel: Thus shall you say to the king of Juda, who sent you to inquire of me: Behold the army of Pharao, which is come forth to help you, shall return into their own land, into Egypt.

8 (37-7) And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this city, and take it, and burn it with fire.