Jeremiah 32:11 Parallel Translations
NASB: "Then I took the deeds of purchase, both the sealed copy containing the terms and conditions and the open copy; (NASB ©1995)
GWT: Then I took the sealed copy of the deed, containing the terms and conditions, as well as an unsealed copy.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was sealed according to the law and custom, and that which was open:
ASV: So I took the deed of the purchase, both that which was sealed, according to the law and custom, and that which was open:
BBE: So I took the paper witnessing the business, one copy rolled up and stamped, and one copy open:
DBY: And I took the writing of the purchase, that which was sealed according to the law and the statutes, and that which was open;
ERV: So I took the deed of the purchase, both that which was sealed, according to the law and custom, and that which was open:
JPS: So I took the deed of the purchase, both that which was sealed, containing the terms and conditions, and that which was open;
WBS: So I took the evidence of the purchase, both that which was sealed according to the law and custom, and that which was open:
WEB: So I took the deed of the purchase, both that which was sealed, containing the terms and conditions, and that which was open;
YLT: And I take the purchase-book, the sealed one, according to law and custom, and the open one.
Jeremiah 32:11 Cross References
XREF:Luke 2:27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 32:11 So I took the deed of the purchase, [both] that which was sealed {g} [according] to the law and custom, and that which was open:
(g) According to the custom the instrument or evidence was sealed up with the common seal and a copy of it remained which contained the same in effect but was left open to be seen if anything should be called into doubt.
WES: 32:11 I took - It is probable, that upon such sales among the Jews, two instruments were made, the one sealed up, to be kept by the purchaser, the other open, to be shewed to the judges, and by them ratified.
MHC: 32:1-15 Jeremiah, being in prison for his prophecy, purchased a piece of ground. This was to signify, that though Jerusalem was besieged, and the whole country likely to be laid waste, yet the time would come, when houses, and fields, and vineyards, should be again possessed. It concerns ministers to make it appear that they believe what they preach to others. And it is good to manage even our worldly affairs in faith; to do common business with reference to the providence and promise of God.
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