6 And Jeremiah said, The word of the Lord came unto me, saying,

Other Translations of Jeremiah 32:6

New International Version

6 Jeremiah said, "The word of the Lord came to me:

English Standard Version

6 Jeremiah said, "The word of the Lord came to me:

The Message

6 Jeremiah said, "God's Message came to me like this:

New King James Version

6 And Jeremiah said, "The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

New Living Translation

6 At that time the Lord sent me a message. He said,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 32:6

Commentary on Jeremiah 32:1-15

(Read Jeremiah 32:1-15)

Jeremiah, being in prison for his prophecy, purchased a piece of ground. This was to signify, that though Jerusalem was besieged, and the whole country likely to be laid waste, yet the time would come, when houses, and fields, and vineyards, should be again possessed. It concerns ministers to make it appear that they believe what they preach to others. And it is good to manage even our worldly affairs in faith; to do common business with reference to the providence and promise of God.