Translations
Modern
This is your lot, the portion I have measured to you,” declares the LORD, “because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood.
Traditional
This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the Lord; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.
Literal
This is your lot, the portion of your measures from Me,” a declaration of YHWH, “Because you have forgotten Me and have trusted in falsehood!
Latin
Hæc sors tua, parsque mensuræ tuæ a me, dicit Dominus, quia oblita es mei, et confisa es in mendacio.
Original
Hebrew
English
This is your lot, the portion I have measured to you,” declares the LORD, “because you have forgotten Me and trusted in falsehood.
Notes
The people of Judah could not avoid their punishment. They had forgotten God and turned to false gods.
The divine Judge declared a guilty verdict.
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Adultery Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person)
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Trust of the Wicked is in Falsehood