Jeremiah 34:16
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his servant, and every man his handmaid, whom ye had set at liberty at their pleasure, to return, and brought them into subjection, to be unto you for servants and for handmaids.”
שֵׁם
Name, character, reputation. Shem. Not just a label but the full character of a person. The name of the LORD is a strong tower. Run to it.
עֶבֶד
male slave/ his
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עֶבֶד
Servant, slave. Ebed. Moses was called the servant of the LORD, the highest honour. The greatest in God's kingdom is the servant of all.
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שָׁלַח
you had let go
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שָׁלַח
To send. Shalach. God sent His Son. He still sends people today. You are sent. Every believer is a sent one carrying His authority.
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שִׁפְחָה
female slave/ his
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שִׁפְחָה
a female slave (as a member of the household)
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חׇפְשִׁי
free people
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חׇפְשִׁי
exempt (from bondage, tax or care)
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