Jeremiah 22:5

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

But if yee will not heare these words, I sweare by my selfe, saith the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"But if you will not obey these words, I swear by Myself, declares the LORD, "that this house will become a desolation."'""
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith Jehovah, that this house shall become a desolation.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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.
- Basic English Bible

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

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

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

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

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

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 22:5


22:6 Gilead - Gilead was a country fertile for pastures; upon which account the Reubenites and Gadites, being men whose estate lay in cattle, begged it of Moses for their portion. Lebanon also was a very pleasant place: they were both in the lot of Gad and Manasseh. Perhaps God compares the king of Judah's house to these places, in regard of the height and nobleness of the structure, or for the pleasantness and delightfulness of it.


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