ירמיהו, פרק ל״ב, פסוק ט׳

Jeremiah carries out the formal purchase of a field from his cousin Hanamel, completing the transaction by carefully weighing and paying the exact agreed-upon price. The acquisition follows standard legal procedures, making the transfer of property official through the physical exchange of money.

The primary approach among commentators is that the price paid for the land was a very large and significant sum. Following the traditions of the Sages and Targum Jonathan, the amounts involved do not refer to standard, small weights. Instead, the number seven represents seven manehs—a much larger unit of currency—while the number ten refers to ten distinct sela coins.

Beyond the physical transaction, the details of the purchase carry a symbolic message regarding the condition of the Israelites. The location of the field hints at a state of poverty, reflecting a reality of spiritual emptiness and a lack of Torah and commandments. In contrast, the silver exchanged in the deal represents divine grace. It serves as a powerful promise that God's mercy remains constant and will never run out, even during periods of deep national crisis [חומת אנך].