14 ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, both this sealed deed of purchase and this open deed, and put them in an earthenware vessel, that they may last for a long time. 15 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and (A)fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land.’

Jeremiah Prays for Understanding

16 “After I had given the deed of purchase to (B)Baruch the son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord, saying:

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14 ‘This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Take these documents, both the sealed(A) and unsealed copies of the deed of purchase, and put them in a clay jar so they will last a long time. 15 For this is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Houses, fields and vineyards will again be bought in this land.’(B)

16 “After I had given the deed of purchase to Baruch(C) son of Neriah, I prayed to the Lord:

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