Jeremiah 32:25

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And thou hast said unto me, O Lord GOD, Buy thee the field for money, and take witnesses; for the city is given into the hand of the Chaldeans.

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Interpretation

Jeremiah adores the Lord and his infinite perfections. When at any time we are perplexed about the methods of Providence, it is good for us to look to first principles.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 32:21-25.

Jeremiah 32:21 Jeremiah 32:22 Jeremiah 32:23 Jeremiah 32:24 Jeremiah 32:25

Glossary

City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
Chaldea Place: Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell el Muqayyar.