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Jeremiah 37:16
They put Jeremiah into a cell under the house of Jonathan. The cell was in a dungeon under the ground. Jeremiah was there for a long time.
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Christian Standard Bible®
So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and stayed there many days.
So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and stayed there many days.
Hebrew Names Version
When Yirmeyahu was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Yirmeyahu had remained there many days;
When Yirmeyahu was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Yirmeyahu had remained there many days;
King James Version
When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
English Standard Version
When Jeremiah had come to the dungeon cells and remained there many days,
When Jeremiah had come to the dungeon cells and remained there many days,
New American Standard Bible
For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
New Century Version
So those people put Jeremiah into a cell in a dungeon, and Jeremiah was there for a long time.
So those people put Jeremiah into a cell in a dungeon, and Jeremiah was there for a long time.
Amplified Bible
When Jeremiah had come into the vaulted cell in the dungeon and had remained there many days,
When Jeremiah had come into the vaulted cell in the dungeon and had remained there many days,
World English Bible
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
Geneva Bible (1587)
When Ieremiah was entred into the dungeon, and into the prisons, & had remained there a long time,
When Ieremiah was entred into the dungeon, and into the prisons, & had remained there a long time,
Legacy Standard Bible
For Jeremiah had come into the pit, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
For Jeremiah had come into the pit, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
Berean Standard Bible
So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time.
So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time.
Complete Jewish Bible
The cistern had been made into a dungeon, and Yirmeyahu was put in one of its cells; there he remained for a long time.
The cistern had been made into a dungeon, and Yirmeyahu was put in one of its cells; there he remained for a long time.
Darby Translation
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon and into the vaults, and Jeremiah had remained there many days,
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon and into the vaults, and Jeremiah had remained there many days,
George Lamsa Translation
And they lowered Jeremiah from the opening of the well into its depths, and Jeremiah remained there many days;
And they lowered Jeremiah from the opening of the well into its depths, and Jeremiah remained there many days;
Good News Translation
I was put in an underground cell and kept there a long time.
I was put in an underground cell and kept there a long time.
Lexham English Bible
So Jeremiah came to the dungeon, even to the vaulted cells, and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
So Jeremiah came to the dungeon, even to the vaulted cells, and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
Literal Translation
When Jeremiah had gone into the house of the pit, and into the cells, then Jeremiah remained there many days.
When Jeremiah had gone into the house of the pit, and into the cells, then Jeremiah remained there many days.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Thus was Ieremy put in to the dongeon & preson, and so laye there a longe tyme.
Thus was Ieremy put in to the dongeon & preson, and so laye there a longe tyme.
American Standard Version
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
Bible in Basic English
So Jeremiah came into the hole of the prison, under the arches, and was there for a long time.
So Jeremiah came into the hole of the prison, under the arches, and was there for a long time.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
King James Version (1611)
When Ieremiah was entred into the dungeon, and into the cabbins, and Ieremiah had remained there many dayes:
When Ieremiah was entred into the dungeon, and into the cabbins, and Ieremiah had remained there many dayes:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Thus was Hieremie put into a dungeon and prison, and so lay there a long tyme.
Thus was Hieremie put into a dungeon and prison, and so lay there a long tyme.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And they that spoil thee shall become a spoil, and I will give up to be plundered all that have plundered thee.
And they that spoil thee shall become a spoil, and I will give up to be plundered all that have plundered thee.
English Revised Version
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
When Jeremiah was come into the dungeon house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Therfor Jeremye entride in to the hous of the lake, and in to the prisoun of trauel; and Jeremye sat there manye daies.
Therfor Jeremye entride in to the hous of the lake, and in to the prisoun of trauel; and Jeremye sat there manye daies.
Update Bible Version
When Jeremiah came into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
When Jeremiah came into the dungeon-house, and into the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
Webster's Bible Translation
When Jeremiah had entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
When Jeremiah had entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins, and Jeremiah had remained there many days;
New English Translation
So Jeremiah was put in prison in a cell in the dungeon in Jonathan's house. He was kept there for a long time.
So Jeremiah was put in prison in a cell in the dungeon in Jonathan's house. He was kept there for a long time.
New King James Version
When Jeremiah entered the dungeon and the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days,
When Jeremiah entered the dungeon and the cells, and Jeremiah had remained there many days,
New Living Translation
Jeremiah was put into a dungeon cell, where he remained for many days.
Jeremiah was put into a dungeon cell, where he remained for many days.
New Life Bible
After Jeremiah had been in an under-ground prison many days,
After Jeremiah had been in an under-ground prison many days,
New Revised Standard
Thus Jeremiah was put in the cistern house, in the cells, and remained there many days.
Thus Jeremiah was put in the cistern house, in the cells, and remained there many days.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
When Jeremiah had entered into the dungeon-house and into the cells, and Jeremiah, had remained there many days,
When Jeremiah had entered into the dungeon-house and into the cells, and Jeremiah, had remained there many days,
Douay-Rheims Bible
(37-15) So Jeremias went into the house of the prison, and into the dungeon: and Jeremias remained there many days.
(37-15) So Jeremias went into the house of the prison, and into the dungeon: and Jeremias remained there many days.
Revised Standard Version
When Jeremiah had come to the dungeon cells, and remained there many days,
When Jeremiah had come to the dungeon cells, and remained there many days,
Young's Literal Translation
When Jeremiah hath entered into the house of the dungeon, and unto the cells, then Jeremiah dwelleth there many days,
When Jeremiah hath entered into the house of the dungeon, and unto the cells, then Jeremiah dwelleth there many days,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
For Jeremiah had come into the dungeon, that is, the vaulted cell; and Jeremiah stayed there many days.
Contextual Overview
11 When the Babylonian army left Jerusalem to fight the army of the Pharaoh of Egypt, 12 Jeremiah wanted to travel from Jerusalem to the land of Benjamin. He wanted to be there for a division of some property that belonged to his family. 13 But when Jeremiah got to the Benjamin Gate of Jerusalem, the captain in charge of the guards arrested him. The captain's name was Irijah son of Shelemiah. Shelemiah was the son of Hananiah. So Irijah the captain arrested Jeremiah and said, "Jeremiah, you are leaving us to join the Babylonian side." 14 Jeremiah said to Irijah, "That is not true! I am not leaving to join the Babylonians." But Irijah refused to listen to Jeremiah. And Irijah arrested Jeremiah and took him to the royal officials of Jerusalem. 15 Those officials were very angry with Jeremiah. They gave an order for Jeremiah to be beaten. Then they put him in a prison. The prison was in the house of Jonathan, a scribe for the king of Judah. His house had been made into a prison. 16 They put Jeremiah into a cell under the house of Jonathan. The cell was in a dungeon under the ground. Jeremiah was there for a long time. 17 Then King Zedekiah sent for Jeremiah and had him brought to the palace. Zedekiah talked to Jeremiah in private. He asked Jeremiah, "Is there any message from the Lord ?" Jeremiah answered, "Yes, he said that you will be given to the king of Babylon." 18 Then Jeremiah said to King Zedekiah, "What have I done wrong? What crime have I done against you or your officials or the people of Jerusalem? Why have you thrown me into prison? 19 King Zedekiah, where are your prophets now? They told you a false message. They said, ‘The king of Babylon will not attack you or this land of Judah.' 20 But now, my lord, king of Judah, please listen to me. Please let me bring my request to you. This is what I ask: Don't send me back to the house of Jonathan the scribe. If you send me back, I will die there."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
am 3415, bc 589
into the dungeon: Jeremiah 38:6, Jeremiah 38:10-13, Genesis 40:15, Lamentations 3:53, Lamentations 3:55
cabins: or, cells
Reciprocal: 2 Kings 6:31 - if the head Isaiah 51:14 - die Jeremiah 20:2 - smote Lamentations 3:52 - chased Mark 12:3 - they Luke 4:28 - were Luke 20:10 - beat Acts 16:24 - the inner 2 Corinthians 6:5 - imprisonments
Cross-References
Song of Solomon 1:7
I love you with all my soul! Tell me, where do you feed your sheep? Where do you lay them down at noon? I should come to be with you or I will be like a hired woman caring for the sheep of your friends.
I love you with all my soul! Tell me, where do you feed your sheep? Where do you lay them down at noon? I should come to be with you or I will be like a hired woman caring for the sheep of your friends.
Luke 19:10
The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them."
The Son of Man came to find lost people and save them."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
When Jeremiah was entered into the dungeon,.... Or, "into the house of the pit" l; a dungeon, like a pit or ditch, dark, dirty, or dismal:
and into the cabins; or "cells" m; into a place more inward than the cells, as the Targum; into the innermost and worst part in all the prison, where a man could not well lie, sit, nor stand:
and Jeremiah had remained there many days; in this very uncomfortable condition; very probably till the Chaldean army returned to Jerusalem, as he foretold it should.
l אל בית הבור "in, [vel] ad domum laci", Pagninus, Montanus; "in domum foveae", Schmidt. m ואל החניות "et in cellulas illius", Junius Tremellius, Piscator "et ad cellas", Schmidt.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Dungeon - literally, house of a cistern or pit, and evidently underground. In this cistern-like excavation were several cells or arched vaults, in one of which with little light and less ventilation Jeremiah remained a long time.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Jeremiah 37:16. Entered into the dungeon, and into the cabins — The dungeon was probably a deep pit; and the cabins or cells, niches in the sides, where different malefactors were confined. See Blayney.
