Jeremiah 21:13

Translations

Modern

Behold, I am against you who dwell above the valley, atop the rocky plateau—declares the LORD—you who say, “Who can come against us? Who can enter our dwellings?”

Traditional

Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the Lord; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?

Literal

Behold, I am against you, a declaration of YHWH, O dweller of the valley, O rock of the plain, who say, “Who shall come down against us or who shall come into our dwellings?

Latin

Ecce ego ad te, habitatricem vallis solidæ atque campestris, ait Dominus: qui dicitis: Quis percutiet nos? et quis ingredietur domos nostras?

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

Behold, I am against you who dwell above the valley, atop the rocky plateau—declares the LORD—you who say, “Who can come against us? Who can enter our dwellings?”

Notes

Jeremiah 21:13–14

The people in Jerusalem trusted completely in the city's strong fortress, believing it was unbeatable (see 2 Kings 18:35–37; 2 Chronicles 32:20–23; Isaiah 37:36–38). The Lord had protected the city before, but now the Lord opposed it.
I will kindle a fire in your forest: See Isaiah 6:13.

Jeremiah 21:11–14

Instead of performing a miracle for David's dynasty, God planned to hold them accountable for their sins.

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

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Micah 3:11
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Jeremiah 23:30–32
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Jeremiah 49:4–5
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Jeremiah 21:5
And I Myself will fight against you with an outstretched hand and a mighty arm, with anger, fury, and great wrath.
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The terror you cause and the pride of your heart have deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks, O occupiers of the mountain summit. Though you elevate your nest like the eagle, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.

Glossary

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

Topics

Confidence: False Security: False: God is Against It

Jeremiah 21:13

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