John Gill Commentary Jeremiah 16:1

"The word of Jehovah came also unto me, saying," — Jeremiah 16:1 (ASV)

The word of the Lord came to me, saying .
] The Targum is, the word of prophecy from the Lord: whether this is a new prophecy, or the former continued, is not certain; the latter seems probable. This introduction is omitted in the Septuagint and Arabic versions.