Jeremiah 1:9

Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 1:9

BSB

Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: "Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

AKJV

Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said to me, Behold, I have put my words in your mouth.

CPDV

And the Lord put forth his hand, and he touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me: "Behold, I have placed my words in your mouth.

ERV

Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth:

NHEB

Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and the LORD said to me, "Look, I have put my words in your mouth.

SMT

And Jehovah will stretch forth his hand and touch upon my mouth: and Jehovah will say to me, Behold, I gave my words into thy mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 1:9

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Commentary for Jeremiah 1:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 1:9

Summary

Supernatural empowerment enables prophetic utterance through divine touch

Event

God touches Jeremiah's mouth

Estimated Time Period

c. 627 BC