Jeremiah 14:13

Translations

Modern

“Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’”

Traditional

Then said I, Ah, Lord God! behold, the prophets say unto them, Ye shall not see the sword, neither shall ye have famine; but I will give you assured peace in this place.

Literal

And I said “Ah, Lord YHWH!” Behold, the prophets are saying to them, ‘You will not see the sword, and there shall be no famine for you; but I will give to you assured peace in this place.’”

Latin

Et dixi: A, a, a, Domine Deus: prophetæ dicunt eis: Non videbitis gladium, et fames non erit in vobis: sed pacem veram dabit vobis in loco isto.

Original

Hebrew

English

“Ah, Lord GOD!” I replied, “Look, the prophets are telling them, ‘You will not see the sword or suffer famine, but I will give you lasting peace in this place.’”

Notes

Jeremiah 14:13–16

the prophets: The government of Judah had a group of prophets who supported the king's religious views. The Lord often condemned these prophets, along with the officials and priests. Here, the Lord revealed them as impostors and described the consequences for them and the people they advised.

Jeremiah 14:1–22

This chapter is a conversation between the Lord, Jeremiah, and the people. It began because a severe drought affected the land.

Theme notes and profiles

False Prophets Famine

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Famine Jeremiah (Person) Peace

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Confidence: False Impenitence: General Scriptures Concerning Intercession: Additional Instances of Jeremiah, for Israel Prophets: False: Punishment of

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