Jeremiah 16:2

Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 16:2

BSB
"You must not marry or have sons or daughters in this place."
AKJV
You shall not take you a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters in this place.
CPDV
"You shall not take a wife, and there shall be no sons or daughters for you in this place.
ERV
Thou shalt not take thee a wife, neither shalt thou have sons or daughters in this place.
NHEB
"You shall not take a wife, neither shall you have sons or daughters, in this place.
SMT
Thou shalt not take to thee a wife, and sons and daughters shall not be to thee in this place.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 16:2

ThoushaltnottakeH3947VerbtheeawifeH802Noun FeminineneithershaltthouhavesonsH1121Noun MasculineordaughtersH1323inthisplaceH4725Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 16:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 16:2
Summary
Prophet forbidden from marrying or having children
Event
Commanding prophet's solitude
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Law