Jeremiah 35:12Then came the word of Yahweh to Jeremiah, saying,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~600 BC. Jeremiah receives another divine message during Judah's final years before Babylonian exile. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: reverent anticipation, knowing God was about to reveal something important
The original word
dāḇār (דָּבָר) — not just word but active, creative force that accomplishes God's purpose
Why it matters
This was during Jehoiakim's reign when Jerusalem was under constant threat from Babylon
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 35:12
This simple phrase introduces one of Scripture's most powerful object lessons about obedience
Common misconceptionPeople think God only spoke to Old Testament prophets. But this pattern of 'the word came' shows God still speaks to those who listen today.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 35:12
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 35:12 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 35:12 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, 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 communication. Notable phrases: word of Yahweh.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
Your reflection
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