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Jeremiah Lamenting the Destruction of Jerusalem" by Rembrandt van Rijn Jeremiah or Yirmiyáhu ( יִרְמְיָהוּ "Raised-up/Appointed of the LORD ", Standard Hebrew Yirməyáhu , Tiberian Hebrew Yirməyāhû ) was one of the "greater prophets" of the Old Testament , and the son of Hilkiah , a priest of Anathoth. His writings are collected in the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations . Jeremiah is considered by some modern scholars (as well as some ancient Rabbis) to have written or redacted much of the Old Testament as we have it today. His language in Jeremiah and Lamentations is quite similar to that in Deuteronomy and the "Deuteronomic history" of Joshua , Judges , the Books of Samuel, and the Books of Kings . He was called to the prophetical office when still young, in the thirteenth year of Josiah ( 628 BC ). He left his native place, and went to reside in Jerusalem , where he assisted Josiah in his work of reformation. He wrote a lamentation on the death of this pious king which has not survived. During the three years of the reign of Jehoahaz we find no reference to Jeremiah, but in the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the enmity of the people against the prophet was expressed with persecution, and he was apparently imprisoned. He remained in Jerusalem, uttering from time to time his words of warning, but without effect. He was there when Nebuchadnezzar besieged the city (Jer. 37:4, 5), 589 BC . The rumour of the approach of the Egyptians to aid the Jews in this crisis induced the Babylonians to withdraw and return to their own land. However, this siege was raised only for a time. The prophet, in answer to his prayer, received a message from God stating that the Babylonians would come again and take the city, and burn it with fire (37:7, 8). The princes, in their anger at such a message by Jeremiah, cast him into prison (37:15-38:13). He was still in confinement when the city was taken ( 588 BC ). The Babylonians released him, and showed him great kindness, allowing him to choose the place of his residence. He accordingly went to Mizpah with Gedaliah , who had been made governor of Judea . Johanan succeeded Gedaliah, who was assassinated for working with the Babylonians. Refusing to listen to Jeremiah's counsels, Johanan fled to Egypt, taking Jeremiah and Baruch with him (Jer. 43:6). There, probably, the prophet spent the remainder of his life, in vain seeking still to turn the people to the Lord, from whom they had so long revolted (44). He lived into the reign of Evil-merodach , son of Nebuchadnezzar, and may have been about ninety years of age at his death. We have no authentic record of his death; he may have died at Tahapanes , or, according to a tradition, may have gone to Babylon with the army of Nebuchadnezzar.¹

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Jeremiah ( Hebrew ：יִרְמְיָה, Yirmĭyahu , meaning “ Yahweh exalts”, in English ) was one of the prophets of the Hebrew Bible ( Old Testament ). His writings are put together in the Book of Jeremiah and traditionally, authorship of the Book of Lamentations is ascribed to him. God appointed Jeremiah to confront Judah and Jerusalem for the worship of idols and other violations of the covenant described in Deuteronomy . According to Jeremiah, the L ORD declared that the covenant was broken and that God would bring upon Israel and Judah the curses of the covenant. Jeremiah’s job was to explain the reason for the impending disaster (destruction by the Babylonian army and captivity), “And when your people say, 'Why has the L ORD our God done all these things to us?' you shall say to them, 'As you have forsaken me and served foreign gods in your land, so you shall serve foreigners in a land that is not yours.'" The L ORD said to Jeremiah: Get yourself ready! Stand up and say to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified by them, or I will terrify you before them. Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you, declares the L ORD . — Jeremiah 1:17–19 (NIV) God’s personal prediction to Jeremiah, “Attack you they will, overcome you they can’t,” was fulfilled many times in the Biblical narrative as Jeremiah warned of destruction of those who continued to refuse repentance and its more moderate consequences. In return for his adherence to God’s disciplines and speaking God’s words, Jeremiah was attacked by his own brothers, beaten and put into the stocks by a priest and false prophet, imprisoned by the king, threatened with death, thrown into a cistern by Judah’s officials, and opposed by a false prophet. Yet God was faithful to rescue Jeremiah from his enemies. Judaism considers the Book of Jeremiah a part of its canon, and regards Jeremiah as the second of the major prophets . Christianity regards Jeremiah as a saint and as a prophet. The New Testament quotes Jeremiah, and it has been interpreted that Jeremiah “spiritualized and individualized religion and insisted upon the primacy of the individual’s relationship with God.” Islam considers Jeremiah, along with the other Major Prophets of the Old Testament, to be a prophet, though he is not mentioned explicitly in the Qur'an. The figure of Jeremiah on the Sistine Chapel ceiling , by Michelangelo .

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Jeremiah ( / dʒ ɛr [invalid input: 'ɨ'] ˈ m aɪ . ə / ; Hebrew : יִרְמְיָהוּ, Modern Hebrew : Yirməyāhū , IPA : jirməˈjaːhu , Tiberian : Yirmĭyahu , Greek : Ἰερεμίας, ) meaning " Yah Exalts", also called the "Weeping prophet", was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament ). Jeremiah is traditionally credited with authoring the Book of Jeremiah , 1 Kings, 2 Kings and the Book of Lamentations , with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah , his scribe and disciple. Judaism considers the Book of Jeremiah part of its canon , and regards Jeremiah as the second of the major prophets . Christianity also regards Jeremiah as a prophet and he is quoted in the New Testament . It has been interpreted that Jeremiah "spiritualized and individualized religion and insisted upon the primacy of the individual's relationship with God." Islam too considers Jeremiah a prophet, and he is listed as a major prophet in Ibn Kathir's canonical collection of Annals of the Prophets . About a year after King Josiah of Judah had turned the nation toward repentance from the widespread idolatrous practices of his father and grandfather, Jeremiah's sole purpose was to reveal the sins of the people and explain the reason for the impending disaster (destruction by the Babylonian army and captivity), "And when your people say, 'Why has the Lord our God done all these things to us?' you shall say to them, 'As you have forsaken me and served foreign gods in your land, so you shall serve foreigners in a land that is not yours.'" God's personal message to Jeremiah, "Attack you they will, overcome you they can't," was fulfilled many times in the Biblical narrative: Jeremiah was attacked by his own brothers, beaten and put into the stocks by a priest and false prophet, imprisoned by the king, threatened with death, thrown into a cistern by Judah's officials, and opposed by a false prophet. When Nebuchadnezzar seized Jerusalem in 586 BC, he ordered that Jeremiah be freed from prison and treated well. Lamentations , The Anchor Bible, commentary by Delbert R.

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Biblical prophet Jeremiah (probably after 650 − c. 570 BC), also called the "weeping prophet", was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible ( Old Testament of Christian Bible ). According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the Book of Jeremiah , the Books of Kings and the Book of Lamentations , with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah , his scribe and disciple. In addition to detailing many statements attributed by Jeremiah to God, the book of Jeremiah goes into detail regarding physical actions taken by Jeremiah (e.g. the purchase of a field belonging to his uncle as a part of the right of redemption, Jeremiah 32:6–25 ) as well as actions which happen to him (e.g. imprisonment, Jeremiah 37:15–18 38:6 ). Greater detail is known about Jeremiah's life than for that of any other prophet. Judaism considers the Book of Jeremiah part of its canon , and regards Jeremiah as the second of the major prophets . Christianity and Islam also regard Jeremiah as a prophet . His words are quoted in the New Testament Matthew 2:18 Hebrews 8:8–12 10:16–17 and his narrative is recounted in Islamic tradition . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).

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Biblical prophet This article is about the prophet. Jeremiah ( c. 650 – c. 570 BC ), also called Jeremias or the "weeping prophet", was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible . According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the Book of Jeremiah , the Books of Kings and the Book of Lamentations , with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah , his scribe and disciple. In addition to proclaiming many prophecies, the Book of Jeremiah goes into detail regarding the prophet's private life, his experiences, and his imprisonment. Jeremiah is an important figure in both Judaism and Christianity . His words are read in synagogues as part of the Haftara and he is quoted in the New Testament . Islam also regards Jeremiah as a prophet and his narrative is recounted in Islamic tradition . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).

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Biblical prophet This article is about the prophet. Jeremiah ( c. 650 – c. 570 BC ), also called Jeremias , was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible . According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the book that bears his name , the Books of Kings , and the Book of Lamentations , with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah , his scribe and disciple. According to the narrative of the Book of Jeremiah, the prophet emerged as a significant figure in the Kingdom of Judah in the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC. Born into a priestly lineage , Jeremiah reluctantly accepted his call to prophethood , embarking on a tumultuous ministry more than five decades long. His life was marked by opposition, imprisonment, and personal struggles, according to Jeremiah 32 and 37 . Central to Jeremiah's message were prophecies of impending divine judgment , forewarning of the nation's idolatry, social injustices, and moral decay. According to the Bible, he prophesied the siege of Jerusalem and Babylonian captivity as consequences for disobedience. Jeremiah's teachings encompassed lamentations , oracles, and symbolic acts, emphasising the urgency of repentance and the restoration of a covenant relationship with God . Jeremiah is an essential figure in both Judaism and Christianity . His words are read in synagogues as part of the haftara and he is quoted in the New Testament . Islam also regards Jeremiah as a prophet and his narrative is recounted in Islamic tradition . There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).

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