Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
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The verse 8 is found in chapter 13 of Jeremiah. The linen belt hidden by the Euphrates functions as a symbolic action. Just as the belt was meant to cling to the waist, God intended Judah and Israel to remain closely attached to him; however, pride made them useless. The symbol visually explains the relationship between election, closeness, and loss of purpose through disobedience.
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Compare Jeremiah 13:8 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da geschah des HERRN Wort zu mir und sprach:
Y fue a mí palabra de Jehová, diciendo:
La palabra de Jehová me llegó, diciendo:
La parole de l'Eternel me fut adressée, en ces mots:
E la parola del Signore mi fu indirizzata, dicendo:
Então veio a mim a palavra do SENHOR, dizendo:
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