Jeremiah – Chapter 38

The Bible – Old Testament Jeremiah Chapter 38 1 1 Shephatiah, son of Mattan, Gedaliah, son of Pashhur, Jucal, son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur, son of Malchiah, heard Jeremiah speaking these words to all the people: 2 Thus says the LORD: He who remains in this city shall die by sword, or famine, or pestilence; but… Seguir leyendo Jeremiah – Chapter 38

Jeremiah – Chapter 40

The Bible – Old Testament Jeremiah Chapter 40 1 1 This word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, after Nebuzaradan, captain of the bodyguard, had released him in Ramah, where he had found him a prisoner in chains, among the captives of Jerusalem and Judah who were being exiled to Babylon. 2 When the captain of… Seguir leyendo Jeremiah – Chapter 40

Jonah – Introduction

The Bible – Old Testament Jonah   Introduction Written in the postexilic era, probably in the fifth century B.C., this book is a didactic story with an important theological message. It concerns a disobedient prophet who attempted to run away from his divine commission, was cast overboard and swallowed by a great fish, rescued in… Seguir leyendo Jonah – Introduction

Jonah – Chapter 1

The Bible – Old Testament Jonah   Chapter 1 1 This is the word of the LORD that came to Jonah, son of Amittai: 1 2 «Set out for the great city of Nineveh, and preach against it; their wickedness has come up before me.» 3 2 But Jonah made ready to flee to Tarshish away from… Seguir leyendo Jonah – Chapter 1

Jonah – Chapter 2

The Bible – Old Testament Jonah   Chapter 2 1 But the LORD sent a large fish, that swallowed Jonah; and he remained in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. 2 From the belly of the fish Jonah said this prayer to the LORD, his God: 3 Out of my distress… Seguir leyendo Jonah – Chapter 2