Jeremiah 37:6

6 Then came the word of the LORD to the prophet Jeremiah, 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 Jeremiah came in and went out among the people: for they had not put him into prison.

5 Then Pharaoh's army had come from Egypt: and when the Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem heard tidings of them, they departed from Jerusalem.

6 Then came the word of the LORD to the prophet Jeremiah, saying,

7 Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say to the king of Judah, that sent you to me to inquire of me; Behold, Pharaoh's army, which hath come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own land.

8 And the Chaldeans shall come again, and fight against this city, and take it, and burn it with fire.