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Jeremiah 38:27

Jeremiah 38:28-1964 bbe — So Jeremiah was kept in the place of the armed watchmen till the day when Jerusalem was taken.

Bible in Basic English

"So Jeremiah was kept in the place of the armed watchmen till the day when Jerusalem was taken."

— Jeremiah 38:28-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Jeremiah 38 — Context

25

But if it comes to the ears of the rulers that I have been talking with you, and they come and say to you, Give us word now of what you have said to the king and what the king said to you, keeping nothing back and we will not put you to death;

26

Then you are to say to them, I made my request to the king, that he would not send me back to my death in Jonathan's house.

27

Then all the rulers came to Jeremiah, questioning him: and he gave them an answer in the words the king had given him orders to say. So they said nothing more to him; for the thing was not made public.

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So Jeremiah was kept in the place of the armed watchmen till the day when Jerusalem was taken.

Jeremiah 38:28-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jeremiah 38:28-1964 say?
Jeremiah 38:28-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Jeremiah was kept in the place of the armed watchmen till the day when Jerusalem was taken.”
Where is Jeremiah 38:28-1964 in the Bible?
Jeremiah 38:28-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Jeremiah, chapter 38, verses 28–1964.
Who wrote Jeremiah?
Jeremiah is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, with scribal help from Baruch. It was written c. 627–580 BC.
What is the book of Jeremiah about?
Jeremiah, the "weeping prophet," ministered through Judah's slow-motion collapse — pleading with kings and people to repent, suffering imprisonment for his message, and ultimately watching Jerusalem fall. Yet in the midst of judgment he promises a new covenant written on the heart.
What are the major themes of Jeremiah?
Jeremiah explores themes including Judgment, Repentance, New Covenant, Suffering Prophet, Hope. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jeremiah 38:28-1964.
What translation should I read Jeremiah 38:28-1964 in?
Jeremiah 38:28-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jeremiah 38:28-1964?
Jeremiah 38:28-1964 reads (BBE): “So Jeremiah was kept in the place of the armed watchmen till the day when Jerusalem was taken.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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