Jeremiah 40:1-5

40:1

spoke <01697> [The word.]

This, and the four following chapters, record the events which occurred in Judea from the taking of Jerusalem to the retreat of the remnant of the people to Egypt; and contain several prophecies of Jeremiah concerning them there; which were "the word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord." It appears that Jeremiah, after being freed from prison, continued among the Jews, till he was bound, with others of them, and carried to Ramah; where he was set a liberty in the manner related.

after <0310> [after.]

Ramah <07414> [Ramah.]

<0631> [bound.]

chains <0246> [chains. or, manacles.]

40:2

Lord <03068> [The Lord.]

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sinned <02398> [because.]

40:5

turn to leave ........ Go back <07725> [Go back.]

Ahikam <0296> [Ahikam.]

<03212> [or go.]

gave .... food <05414 0737> [gave him.]

food .... present <04864 0737> [victuals and a reward.]

Rather, "victuals, ({aruchah,} a stated allowance, sufficient for the journey,) and a present," {masse„th.}