Pentecost Season · Nativity of St John the Baptist: Vigil · Year B
Jeremiah 1:4-10
The Call of Jeremiah
June 24, 2027
Overview & Insights
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you." (Jeremiah 1:5)
The Lord calls Jeremiah, telling him he was known and set apart as a prophet before birth. When Jeremiah protests that he is only a youth, God touches his mouth and appoints him over nations to pluck up and to build.
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Commentary
Commentary on Jeremiah 1:4-10 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary exegesis of the prophet's call and consecration before birth.
Jeremiah 1: The Call of Jeremiah Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik's verse by verse evangelical commentary on the chapter.
Jeremiah 1:4 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentaries on the call and commissioning in one place.
Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 1 StudyLight
Albert Barnes' notes on the whole first chapter of Jeremiah.
Nativity of John the Baptist: Vigil Readings Agape Bible Study
A Catholic reading study for the vigil, connecting the prophet's call to the forerunner set apart from the womb.
Background & Word Study
Jeremiah 1 in Hebrew Sefaria
The Hebrew text with English alongside and classical Jewish commentaries.
Jeremiah 1:4 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew word by word with parsing and Strong's numbers for the call narrative.
Enter the Bible: Jeremiah Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the book of Jeremiah and its prophetic ministry.
Book of Jeremiah Overview BibleProject
An animated overview of the prophet's message and the shape of the book.
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