Jeremiah 28:7
New International Version
Nevertheless, listen to what I have to say in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people:

New Living Translation
But listen now to the solemn words I speak to you in the presence of all these people.

English Standard Version
Yet hear now this word that I speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.

Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, listen now to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.

King James Bible
Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people;

New King James Version
Nevertheless hear now this word that I speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people:

New American Standard Bible
Yet hear now this word which I am going to speak so that you and all the people can hear it!

NASB 1995
“Yet hear now this word which I am about to speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people!

NASB 1977
“Yet hear now this word which I am about to speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people!

Legacy Standard Bible
Yet hear now this word which I am about to speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people!

Amplified Bible
Nevertheless, listen now to this word which I am about to speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people!

Christian Standard Bible
Only listen to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Only listen to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.

American Standard Version
Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people:

Contemporary English Version
But let me remind you and everyone else

English Revised Version
Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But now listen to this message that I am speaking to you and to all the people:

Good News Translation
But listen to what I say to you and to the people.

International Standard Version
But please listen to what I'm saying in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.

Majority Standard Bible
Nevertheless, listen now to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.

NET Bible
But listen to what I say to you and to all these people.

New Heart English Bible
Nevertheless hear you now this word that I speak in your ears, and in the ears of all the people:

Webster's Bible Translation
Nevertheless, now hear thou this word that I speak in thy ears, and in the ears of all the people:

World English Bible
Nevertheless listen now to this word that I speak in your ears, and in the ears of all the people:
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Only, please hear this word that I am speaking in your ears, and in the ears of all the people.

Young's Literal Translation
'Only, hear, I pray thee, this word that I am speaking in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people.

Smith's Literal Translation
But hear now this word which I speak in thine ears and in the ears of all the people.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Nevertheless hear this word that I speak in thy ears, and in the ears of all the people:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Yet truly, listen to this word, which I am speaking to your ears and to the ears of all the people.

New American Bible
But now, listen to the word I am about to speak in your hearing and the hearing of all the people.

New Revised Standard Version
But listen now to this word that I speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Nevertheless, hear now this word which I speak before you and before all the people;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
However, hear this answer that I speak before you and before all this people
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Nevertheless hear ye the word of the Lord which I speak in your ears, and in the ears of all the people.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Hananiah's False Prophecy
6“Amen!” Jeremiah said. “May the LORD do so! May the LORD fulfill the words you have prophesied, and may He restore the articles of His house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. 7Nevertheless, listen now to this message I am speaking in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people. 8The prophets of old who preceded you and me prophesied war, disaster, and plague against many lands and great kingdoms.…

Cross References
Deuteronomy 18:20-22
But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” / You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him.

1 Kings 22:28
But Micaiah replied, “If you ever return safely, the LORD has not spoken through me.” Then he added, “Take heed, all you people!”

Ezekiel 13:2-3
“Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing.

Matthew 7:15-20
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ...

2 Peter 2:1
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Isaiah 8:20
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?

Acts 17:11
Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

1 Thessalonians 5:20-21
Do not treat prophecies with contempt, / but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

2 Timothy 4:3-4
For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

Zechariah 13:3
And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through.

Matthew 24:11
and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

Micah 3:5-7
This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths: / Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.”


Treasury of Scripture

Nevertheless hear you now this word that I speak in your ears, and in the ears of all the people;

1 Kings 22:28
And Micaiah said, If thou return at all in peace, the LORD hath not spoken by me. And he said, Hearken, O people, every one of you.

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Jeremiah 28
1. Hananiah prophesies falsely the return of the vessels, and of Jeconiah
3. and there continue until the day of visitation.
5. Jeremiah, wishing it to be true, shows that the event will declare the true prophets.
10. Hananiah breaks Jeremiah's yoke.
12. Jeremiah tells of an iron yoke;
15. and foretells Hananiah's death.














Nevertheless
This word serves as a pivot, indicating a contrast or exception to what has been previously stated. In the context of Jeremiah 28, the prophet Jeremiah is responding to the false prophet Hananiah. The Hebrew root for "nevertheless" is "ulam," which often introduces a significant shift in dialogue or thought. It underscores the importance of what follows, suggesting that despite previous declarations, there is a crucial truth that must be acknowledged. This word invites the audience to pay close attention, as it signals a divine message that stands in opposition to falsehood.

listen now
The phrase "listen now" is a call to immediate attention and obedience. The Hebrew word for "listen" is "shama," which implies not just hearing but also understanding and acting upon what is heard. In the biblical context, listening is often associated with obedience to God's commands. Jeremiah is urging his audience to not only hear his words but to internalize and respond to them. This reflects the urgency and importance of the prophetic message, emphasizing that it is not merely for intellectual consideration but for transformative action.

to this message
The "message" refers to the prophetic word that Jeremiah is delivering. In Hebrew, the word "dabar" is used, which can mean word, matter, or thing. It signifies a communication that carries weight and authority. In the context of the prophets, a "dabar" is not just a casual statement but a revelation from God. Jeremiah is contrasting his true message from God with the false assurances given by Hananiah. This highlights the responsibility of the prophet to faithfully convey God's word, regardless of popular opinion or opposition.

I am speaking
The phrase "I am speaking" emphasizes the active role of Jeremiah as God's mouthpiece. The Hebrew verb "dabar" is used here, which is the same root as "message," reinforcing the connection between the speaker and the divine word. Jeremiah's role as a prophet is to articulate God's will to the people, and this phrase underscores his commitment to that task. It also implies a continuous action, suggesting that Jeremiah's prophetic ministry is ongoing and persistent, despite challenges.

in your hearing
"In your hearing" indicates that the message is being delivered directly and publicly. The Hebrew word "ozen" for "hearing" refers to the physical act of listening, but it also implies comprehension and accountability. By addressing the audience directly, Jeremiah ensures that there is no ambiguity about who the message is for. This public proclamation holds the listeners accountable for their response, as they cannot claim ignorance of the prophetic word.

and in the hearing of all the people
This phrase expands the audience from the individual to the collective. Jeremiah's message is not just for a select few but for the entire community. The inclusion of "all the people" underscores the communal responsibility to heed God's word. In the historical context, this public declaration serves as a witness against the nation, highlighting the widespread impact of the prophetic message. It also reflects the biblical principle that God's word is meant for all, not just a privileged few, and that the community as a whole is called to respond to divine revelation.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Nevertheless,
אַךְ־ (’aḵ-)
Adverb
Strong's 389: A particle of affirmation, surely

listen
שְׁמַֽע־ (šə·ma‘-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

now
נָא֙ (nā)
Interjection
Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then'

to this
הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

message
הַדָּבָ֣ר (had·dā·ḇār)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

I
אָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

am speaking
דֹּבֵ֣ר (dō·ḇêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

in your hearing
בְּאָזְנֶ֑יךָ (bə·’ā·zə·ne·ḵā)
Preposition | Noun - fdc | second person masculine singular
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

and in the hearing
וּבְאָזְנֵ֖י (ū·ḇə·’ā·zə·nê)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition | Noun - fdc
Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear

of all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the people.
הָעָֽם׃ (hā·‘ām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock


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