Jeremiah 37:11It happened that, when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army,
The setting
Jerusalem, 588 BC. Egyptian army approaches, Babylonians temporarily withdraw. City celebrates prematurely. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: recording with grim awareness that this relief was an illusion
The original word
parad (פָּרַד) — to break away, separate, withdraw
Why it matters
Pharaoh Hophra's army never actually engaged the Babylonians in battle - they just appeared and left
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 37:11
This moment of relief was exactly when Jeremiah tried to leave Jerusalem and was arrested as a traitor
Common misconceptionPeople think this was God giving Jerusalem a chance to escape, but it was actually the moment that sealed their fate - they used the reprieve to harden their hearts further.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 37:11
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 37:11 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 37:11 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 reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include warfare, temporary relief. Notable phrases: army of the Chaldeans; broken up from Jerusalem.
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
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