Jeremiah 28:1 meaning
In a significant confrontation during the reign of King Zedekiah, a false prophet named Hananiah directly opposed Jeremiah's warnings about impending Babylonian captivity. This event occurred around 594 or 593 B.C., a time when the people were desperate for hope amid dire circumstances. Hananiah, speaking publicly in the temple, boldly proclaimed that the Lord had broken the yoke of Babylon, promising the swift return of exiled vessels and captives within two years. His message resonated with the people, fostering a sense of false hope and rebellion against God's actual message conveyed by Jeremiah.
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Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Deuteronomy 7:7-11 meaning. God's election of Israel was a free gift, which was based upon His gracious love for them and His faithfulness to their forefathers. Although this gift of being God's possession is unconditional and irrevocable, to gain the experiential benefit of God's blessings requires Israel to uphold their obligations under the covenant, and obey God, their sovereign ruler.
- Deuteronomy 18:15-22 meaning. Moses then told the Israelites that after his death, the LORD would raise up prophets like himself. The people were to turn to these godly prophets for communication with God. God also predicts Jesus will be a prophet like Moses.
- Deuteronomy 19:15-21 meaning. Moses addressed the matter of witnesses and testimony in the Israelite community.
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