Jeremiah 35:1The word which came to Jeremiah from Yahweh in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, saying,
The setting
Jerusalem, 605-598 BC. Jehoiakim's reign. Jeremiah receives a new assignment involving the faithful Rechabite clan in modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: attentive and ready, knowing God's words carry weight and purpose
The original word
davar (דָּבָר) — not just word, but active thing that accomplishes God's purpose
Why it matters
Jehoiakim burned Jeremiah's first scroll, forcing the prophet to rewrite it with additions
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 35:1
This introduction signals a 'teaching moment' rather than judgment - Jeremiah will use the Rechabites as an object lesson
Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' introductions, but they reveal God's careful timing - this lesson came during Jehoiakim's rebellion when Israel needed examples of faithfulness.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 35:1
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 35:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 35:1 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Jeremiah. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include prophetic introduction, historical setting, divine word. Notable phrases: word which came to Jeremiah; days of Jehoiakim.
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
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