Jeremiah 38:28
So Jeremiah abode in the court of the prison until the day that Jerusalem was taken: and he was there when Jerusalem was taken.
Original Language Analysis
וַיֵּ֤שֶׁב
abode
H3427
וַיֵּ֤שֶׁב
abode
Strong's:
H3427
Word #:
1 of 13
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙
So Jeremiah
H3414
יִרְמְיָ֙הוּ֙
So Jeremiah
Strong's:
H3414
Word #:
2 of 13
jirmejah, the name of eight or nine israelites
בַּחֲצַ֣ר
in the court
H2691
בַּחֲצַ֣ר
in the court
Strong's:
H2691
Word #:
3 of 13
a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls)
הַמַּטָּרָ֔ה
of the prison
H4307
הַמַּטָּרָ֔ה
of the prison
Strong's:
H4307
Word #:
4 of 13
a jail (as a guard-house); also an aim (as being closely watched)
עַד
H5704
עַד
Strong's:
H5704
Word #:
5 of 13
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
י֖וֹם
until the day
H3117
י֖וֹם
until the day
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
6 of 13
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
7 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נִלְכְּדָ֖ה
was taken
H3920
נִלְכְּדָ֖ה
was taken
Strong's:
H3920
Word #:
8 of 13
to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
and he was there when Jerusalem
H3389
יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
and he was there when Jerusalem
Strong's:
H3389
Word #:
9 of 13
jerushalaim or jerushalem, the capital city of palestine
וְהָיָ֕ה
H1961
וְהָיָ֕ה
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
10 of 13
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Jeremiah 37:21Then Zedekiah the king commanded that they should commit Jeremiah into the court of the prison, and that they should give him daily a piece of bread out of the bakers' street, until all the bread in the city were spent. Thus Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.Jeremiah 39:14Even they sent, and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison, and committed him unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, that he should carry him home: so he dwelt among the people.Psalms 23:4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Jeremiah 38:13So they drew up Jeremiah with cords, and took him up out of the dungeon: and Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison.
Historical Context
Jeremiah remained imprisoned throughout the siege and witnessed the city's fall he had prophesied for decades. His endurance validated his calling.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you maintain faithful witness even when vindication seems delayed?
- What does it mean to endure through the fulfillment of difficult prophecies?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jeremiah remains in the court of the prison until Jerusalem is taken. His faithful testimony continues despite imprisonment. The phrase 'and he was there when Jerusalem was taken' emphasizes his witness to the fulfillment of his prophecies. God's servants often must endure the judgments they predict, but their faithfulness vindicates their message.