He said, “Certainly they will be my people, children who are not disloyal.” He became their deliverer.

Then the Lord said, “You have observed correctly. This means I am watching to make sure my threats are carried out.”

Then the Lord said, “This means destruction will break out from the north on all who live in the land.

Then the Lord said to me, “Under the circumstances, wayward Israel could even be considered less guilty than unfaithful Judah.

The Lord said to me, “The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem have plotted rebellion against me!

Then the Lord said to me, “Do not pray for good to come to these people!

King Zedekiah said to them, “Very well, you can do what you want with him. For I cannot do anything to stop you.”

Then Zedekiah told Jeremiah, “Do not let anyone know about the conversation we have had. If you do, you will die.

Then Jeremiah said to Seraiah, “When you arrive in Babylon, make sure you read aloud all these prophecies.

He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet and I will speak with you.”

He said to me, “Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak my words to them.

He said to me, “Son of man, dig into the wall.” So I dug into the wall and discovered a doorway.

He said to me, “Go in and see the evil abominations they are practicing here.”

He said to me, “You will see them practicing even greater abominations!”

He said to me, “Do you see this, son of man? You will see even greater abominations than these!”

He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” I said to him, “Sovereign Lord, you know.”

He said to me, “Son of man, have you seen this?” Then he led me back to the bank of the river.

The king commanded Ashpenaz, who was in charge of his court officials, to choose some of the Israelites who were of royal and noble descent –

The king told them, “I have had a dream, and I am anxious to understand the dream.”

He said to me, “To 2,300 evenings and mornings; then the sanctuary will be put right again.”