📖 Jeremiah — Chapter 28 (KJV)
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Jeremiah 28:1 And it came to pass Rthe same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,
Jeremiah 28:2 Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.
Jeremiah 28:3 Within RTtwo full years will I bring again into this place all the vessels of the LORD’s house, that Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon took away from this place, and carried them to Babylon:
Jeremiah 28:4 And I will bring again to this place RJeconiah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, with all the Tcaptives of Judah, that went into Babylon, saith the LORD: for I will break the yoke of the king of Babylon.
Jeremiah 28:5 Then the prophet Jeremiah said unto the prophet Hananiah in the presence of the priests, and in the presence of all the people that stood in Rthe house of the LORD,
Jeremiah 28:6 Even the prophet Jeremiah said, RAmen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the LORD’s house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place.
Jeremiah 28:7 Nevertheless hear thou now this word that I speak in thine ears, and in the ears of all the people;
Jeremiah 28:8 The prophets that have been before me and before thee of old Rprophesied both against many countries, and against great kingdoms, of war, and of evil, and of pestilence.
Jeremiah 28:9 The prophet Rwhich prophesieth of peace, when the word of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the prophet be known, that the LORD hath truly sent him.
Jeremiah 28:10 Then Hananiah the prophet Rtook the yoke from off the prophet Jeremiah’s neck, and brake it.
Jeremiah 28:11 And Hananiah spake in the presence of all the people, saying, RThus saith the LORD; Even so will I break the yoke of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon from the neck of all nations within the space of two full years. And the prophet Jeremiah went his way.
Jeremiah 28:12 Then the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the prophet, after that Hananiah the prophet had broken the yoke from off the neck of the prophet Jeremiah, saying,
Jeremiah 28:13 Go and tell Hananiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD; RThou hast broken the yokes of wood; but thou shalt make for them yokes of iron.
Jeremiah 28:14 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; RI have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also.
Jeremiah 28:15 Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; RThe LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a lie.
Jeremiah 28:16 Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, RI will cast thee from off the face of the earth: this year thou shalt die, because thou hast taught Trebellion against the LORD.
Jeremiah 28:17 So RHananiah the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 28:1–6 — Hananiah promises a quick return
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Before the priests and people, Hananiah promises to break Babylon’s yoke and return vessels and captives within two years. Jeremiah expresses the desire that such restoration would occur.
Key Truth: Distinguish a welcome hope from a verified message.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And I will bring again to this place Jeconiah the ____ of Jehoiakim king of Judah, with all the captives of …” (Jeremiah 28:4)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:4 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Within two full years will I ____ again into this place all the vessels of the LORD’s …” (Jeremiah 28:3)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:3 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… said, Amen: the LORD do so: the LORD perform thy ____ which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of …” (Jeremiah 28:6)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 28:7–12 — A peace claim must prove true
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jeremiah recalls earlier prophets and states that fulfillment identifies a true prophecy of peace. Hananiah breaks the wooden yoke publicly, but Jeremiah’s departure is followed by a new word from the Lord.
Key Truth: Do not equate a dramatic gesture with truth.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ hear thou now this word that I speak in thine …” (Jeremiah 28:7)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the prophet …” (Jeremiah 28:10)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:10 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The prophet which prophesieth of peace, when the ____ of the prophet shall come to pass, then shall the …” (Jeremiah 28:9)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:9 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jeremiah 28:13–17 — Iron replaces wood and the lie is exposed
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord announces an iron yoke instead of the broken wooden one. Jeremiah confronts Hananiah for making the people trust a lie, and his death that year confirms the severity of the rebuke.
Key Truth: Do not manufacture divine authority for desired outcomes.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Go and ____ Hananiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Thou hast broken the …” (Jeremiah 28:13)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:13 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, …” (Jeremiah 28:15)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “So ____ the prophet died the same year in the seventh month.” (Jeremiah 28:17)
Find it in Jeremiah 28:17 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Deuteronomy 18:22 — The law also addresses a prediction that does not occur.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you evaluate a confident prediction without being swept up by its presentation?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What makes Hananiah’s claim a sharply defined prediction?
2. How is a prophet promising peace shown to be truly sent?
3. What public action accompanies Hananiah’s reassurance?
4. What does iron replacing wood communicate in the reply?
5. What harm does Jeremiah identify in Hananiah’s message?
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