Jeremiah 22:5 Parallel Translations

But if you don't do what I say, I will take an oath on myself," declares the LORD, "that this palace will become a pile of rubble.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

ASV:

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith Jehovah, that this house shall become a desolation.

BBE:

But if you do not give ear to these words, I give you my oath by myself, says the Lord, that this house will become a waste.

DBY:

But if ye will not hear these words, I have sworn by myself, saith Jehovah, that this house shall become a waste.

ERV:

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

JPS:

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by Myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

WBS:

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

WEB:

But if you will not hear these words, I swear by myself, says Yahweh, that this house shall become a desolation.

YLT:

And if ye do not hear these words, By myself I have sworn -- an affirmation of Jehovah, That this house is for a desolation.

Jeremiah 22:5 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 22:16 and said, "By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, because you have done this thing and have not withheld your son, your only son,

Jeremiah 17:27 "But if you do not listen to Me to keep the sabbath day holy by not carrying a load and coming in through the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day, then I will kindle a fire in its gates and it will devour the palaces of Jerusalem and not be quenched."'"

Jeremiah 26:4 "And you will say to them, 'Thus says the LORD, "If you will not listen to Me, to walk in My law which I have set before you,

Amos 6:8 The Lord GOD has sworn by Himself, the LORD God of hosts has declared: "I loathe the arrogance of Jacob, And detest his citadels; Therefore I will deliver up the city and all it contains."

Hebrews 6:13 For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

22:5 But if ye will not hear these words, I {b} swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.
(b) Showing that there is no one greater than he is, He 6:13 and that he will most certainly perform his oath.

MHC:

22:1-9 The king of Judah is spoken to, as sitting upon the throne of David, the man after God's own heart. Let him follow his example, that he may have the benefit of the promises made to him. The way to preserve a government, is to do the duty of it. But sin will be the ruin of the houses of princes, as well as of meaner men. And who can contend with destroyers of God's preparing? God destroys neither persons, cities, nor nations, except for sin; even in this world he often makes it plain for what crimes he sends punishment; and it will be clear at the day of judgement.

CONC:

Affirmation Commands Declares Desolation Ear Heed Myself Oath Obey Palace Ruin Says Swear Sworn Waste

Affirmation Commands Declares Desolation Ear Hear Heed House Oath Obey Palace Ruin Swear Sworn Waste Words

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