The Meaning of Jeremiah 20:1 Explained

Jeremiah 20:1

KJV: Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.

YLT: And Pashhur son of Immer the priest -- who also is overseer, leader in the house of Jehovah -- heareth Jeremiah prophesying these things,

Darby: And Pashur the son of Immer, the priest and he was chief officer in the house of Jehovah heard Jeremiah prophesy these things.

ASV: Now Pashhur, the son of Immer the priest, who was chief officer in the house of Jehovah, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things.

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CONTEXT: What is the Context of Jeremiah 20:1?

MEANING: What does Jeremiah 20:1 Mean?

WORDS: What do the individual words in Jeremiah 20:1 mean?

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What is the context of Jeremiah 20:1?

KJV Reverse Interlinear

Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who [was] also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.

What does Jeremiah 20:1 Mean?

Context Summary

Jeremiah 20:1-18 - The Folly Of Idolatry

Jeremiah 10:1-10

We are here introduced into an idol-factory. Contrasted with the manufactured idols is the majesty of our God. There is none like Him. His name is great in might; He is the King of the nations, the true and living God, and the everlasting King! Christian, fear not or be dismayed when enemies plot against you. It is a vain device that they frame. To hide in God is a sure defence from all that man can do for our hurt. O thou true and living Savior, in thy wounds harried and faithful souls become strong and brave again.

Jeremiah 10:19-25

The prophet now bids the people prepare for their captivity. Their city would be as when a shepherd removed his slight and insubstantial tent, leaving no trace. But Jeremiah's soul is lacerated and torn with the message he must needs announce. Are we called to be shepherds? Let us see to it that we seek the Lord; so only shall our flocks not be scattered, Jeremiah 10:21. Are we in perplexity as to our path in life? It is not for us to direct ourselves, but to look up for God's sure guidance, which will be given to the soul that waits for it, Jeremiah 10:23. Are we being corrected? Let us be patient; it is only when we endure without complaining that our trial works out the highest good, and God will not give us more than we can bear, Jeremiah 10:24. [source]

Chapter Summary: Jeremiah 20

¹ Pashur, smiting Jeremiah, receives a new name, and a fearful doom
⁷ Jeremiah complains of contempt;
¹⁰ of treachery;
¹⁴ and of his birth

What do the individual words in Jeremiah 20:1 mean?

And heard Pashhur the son of Immer the priest and he [was] governor chief in the house of Yahweh - Jeremiah that prophesied - things these

וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע פַּשְׁחוּר֙ בֶּן־ אִמֵּ֣ר הַכֹּהֵ֔ן וְהֽוּא־ פָקִ֥יד נָגִ֖יד בְּבֵ֣ית יְהוָ֑ה אֶֽת־ יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ נִבָּ֖א אֶת־ הַדְּבָרִ֥ים הָאֵֽלֶּה

וַיִּשְׁמַ֤ע	And heard
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Verb, Qal, Consecutive imperfect, third person masculine singular Root: שָׁמַע Sense: to hear, listen to, obey.
פַּשְׁחוּר֙	Pashhur
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: פַּשְׁחוּר Sense: a priest, son of Malchiah and one of the chief princes in the reign of king Zedekiah of Judah.
בֶּן־	the son
Parse: Noun, masculine singular construct Root: בֵּן Sense: son, grandson, child, member of a group.
אִמֵּ֣ר	of Immer
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: אִמֵּר Sense: a priest in David’s time.
הַכֹּהֵ֔ן	the priest
Parse: Article, Noun, masculine singular Root: כֹּהֵן Sense: priest, principal officer or chief ruler.
וְהֽוּא־	and he [was]
Parse: Conjunctive waw, Pronoun, third person masculine singular Root: הוּא Sense: he, she, it.
פָקִ֥יד	governor
Parse: Noun, masculine singular Root: פָּקִיד Sense: commissioner, deputy, overseer, officer.
נָגִ֖יד	chief
Parse: Noun, masculine singular Root: נָגִיד Sense: leader, ruler, captain, prince.
בְּבֵ֣ית	in the house
Parse: Preposition-b, Noun, masculine singular construct Root: בַּיִת Sense: house.
יְהוָ֑ה	of Yahweh
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: יהוה Sense: the proper name of the one true God.
אֶֽת־	-
Parse: Direct object marker Root: אֹות Sense: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative.
יִרְמְיָ֔הוּ	Jeremiah
Parse: Proper Noun, masculine singular Root: יִרְמְיָה Sense: the major prophet, son of Hilkiah of the priestly family in Anathoth; author of the prophetic book bearing his name.
נִבָּ֖א	that prophesied
Parse: Verb, Nifal, Participle, masculine singular Root: נָבָא Sense: to prophesy.
אֶת־	-
Parse: Direct object marker Root: אֹות Sense: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative.
הַדְּבָרִ֥ים	things
Parse: Article, Noun, masculine plural Root: דָּבָר Sense: speech, word, speaking, thing.
הָאֵֽלֶּה	these
Parse: Article, Pronoun, common plural Root: אֵהֶל Sense: these.

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