THEOSISJerome of Stridon
For the Lord has declared, Behold, I will bring upon you terror, along with all your allies, and they will perish by the sword of their adversaries; your eyes shall witness this. I will hand over all of Judah to the king of Babylon, who will carry them to Babylon and strike them down with the sword. All the wealth and strength of this city, along with its labor and glory, and all the treasures of Judah's kings, I will entrust to the hands of their foes, who will plunder and seize them, taking them to Babylon. You, Pashur, as well as all who dwell in your household, will face captivity; you will go to Babylon, where you will die and be buried, you and all your companions, to whom you have falsely prophesied.
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This corresponds to the meaning of the altered name Pashur, which was originally Magor, a term that signifies terror, wandering, or being taken away. The prophet warns him and his companions of their impending capture and delivery to their enemies, stating that the people of Judah will be seized by the king of Babylon, with some slain by the sword and others taken captive. All the riches of the city and the king’s treasury will be taken by their enemies. Pashur himself, along with his family, will be taken captive and die in Babylon, having led his people astray with deceptive prophecies, promising them false hopes rather than confronting them with the bitterness of their reality. It is important to note the patience and discernment of the prophet, who, despite being imprisoned, remains silent, overcoming injustice through his silence. Yet, he does not hide the truth of what is to come, so that at least the false prophet high priest may repent and seek God’s mercy.