Jeremiah 7:1The word that came to Jeremiah from Yahweh, saying,
The setting
Jerusalem, ~608 BC. Jeremiah receives his most dangerous assignment — preach at the Temple gates during peak worship time. This will nearly get him killed. Modern-day Jerusalem, Israel.
The emotion here: anxious anticipation knowing what's coming next
The original word
dāḇār (דָּבָר) — not just 'word' but dynamic, active communication that accomplishes God's will
Why it matters
The Temple gates sermon (Jeremiah 7) nearly caused a riot and led to Jeremiah's first arrest
Read with care
What most readers miss in Jeremiah 7:1
This simple introduction precedes one of the Bible's most confrontational sermons — Jeremiah is about to tell worshippers their religion is worthless
Common misconceptionPeople see this as just a formal introduction, but Jeremiah is emphasizing that what follows isn't his opinion — it's direct revelation from God. He's building his defense for the explosive message coming in verses 2-15.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Jeremiah 7:1
Bible Genome reading
Jeremiah 7:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Jeremiah 7:1 comes from the book of Jeremiah, written during the Divided Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reverent. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine revelation, prophetic calling. Notable phrases: word that came to Jeremiah.
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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