Jeremiah 32:26
Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִי֙
H1961
וַיְהִי֙
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 6
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
דְּבַר
Then came the word
H1697
דְּבַר
Then came the word
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
2 of 6
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֔ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 6
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Historical Context
Prophetic revelation in Israel was not automatic or constant. Specific moments when 'the word of the LORD came' were recognized as divine interventions. Jeremiah received God's word in prison (32:2), showing that confinement cannot limit divine communication.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you respond when God's actions seem to contradict His character or promises?
- Do you bring your confusion and doubts directly to God in prayer, or suppress them?
- What does this verse teach about God's willingness to explain His ways to His servants?
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Analysis & Commentary
Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah (וַיְהִי דְבַר־יְהוָה אֶל־יִרְמְיָהוּ)—The divine response formula signals God's gracious answer to Jeremiah's honest perplexity. God doesn't rebuke the prophet's questioning but addresses it directly. The phrase davar-YHWH (דְבַר־יְהוָה, word of the LORD) appears over 230 times in Jeremiah, emphasizing that despite national apostasy, God continues speaking to His faithful remnant.
This transitional verse introduces God's theodicy (vv. 27-44)—His explanation of both judgment (vv. 28-35) and future restoration (vv. 37-44). The patience of God to answer His confused servant models the relational intimacy available even in crisis. As Jesus later taught, 'Ask, and it shall be given you' (Matthew 7:7).