Jeremiah 29:30Then came the word of Yahweh to Jeremiah, saying,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~594 BC. After the public reading, God gives Jeremiah another word - this time about the false prophet Shemaiah in modern-day Israel/Palestine...
The emotion here: recording the solemn moment when heaven breaks through with urgent revelation
The original word
dābār (דָּבָר) — not just word but active, powerful event that accomplishes God's purpose
Why it matters
This formula appears 39 times in Jeremiah, more than any other prophetic book
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 29:30
The timing - God's word comes IMMEDIATELY after the explosive public reading
Common misconceptionThis seems like routine prophetic formula, but it's actually God intervening immediately after false prophets were exposed to give specific instructions.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 29:30
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 29:30 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 29:30 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Exile period. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 10% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine revelation. Notable phrases: word of Yahweh.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same starting
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
— Genesis 1:1
“God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.”
— Genesis 1:3
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.”
— Philippians 4:13
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and t…”
— Acts 1:8
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receiv…”
— Acts 2:38
Your reflection
What does Jeremiah 29:30 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "starting"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.