Jeremiah 22:27

“But to the land whereunto they desire to return, thither shall they not return.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

But to the land whereunto they desire to returne, thither shall they not returne.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"But as for the land to which they desire to return, they will not return to it.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But to the land whereunto their soul longeth to return, thither shall they not return.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But to the land on which their soul's desire is fixed, they will never come back.
- Basic English Bible

And into the land whereunto they lift up their souls to return, thither shall they not return.
- Darby Bible

But to the land to which they desire to return, thither shall they not return.
- Webster's Bible

But to the land whereunto their soul longs to return, there shall they not return.
- World English Bible

And to the land whither they are lifting up their soul to return, Thither they do not return.
- Youngs Literal Bible

But to the land whereunto they long to return, thither shall they not return.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 22:27


22:28 Is this - The prophet speaks this in the person of God, affirming that this prince, who was the idol of the people, was now become like a broken idol. A vessel - So cracked, or so tainted, that they can make no use of it.


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