Jeremiah 22:5

Translations

Modern

But if you do not obey these words, then I swear by Myself, declares the LORD, that this house will become a pile of rubble.’”

Traditional

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

Literal

And if you do not hear these words, I swear by Myself, a declaration of YHWH, that this house will become as a desolation!’”

Latin

Quod si non audieritis verba hæc: in memetipso juravi, dicit Dominus, quia in solitudinem erit domus hæc.

Original

Hebrew

English

But if you do not obey these words, then I swear by Myself, declares the LORD, that this house will become a pile of rubble.’”

Notes

Jeremiah 22:1–5

Jeremiah gave a message based on the Sinai covenant. It outlined the duties of a king of Judah. If the king fulfilled these duties, the dynasty of David would continue in Jerusalem. If the king refused, the palace and kingdom would vanish.

Jeremiah 22:1–23:8

This collection of messages to the last kings from David's line in Judah ends with a promise. God will one day appoint a true descendant of David to lead his people.

Theme notes and profiles

Basic Laws

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Amos 6:8
The Lord GOD has sworn by Himself—the LORD, the God of Hosts, has declared: “I abhor Jacob’s pride and detest his citadels, so I will deliver up the city and everything in it.”
Hebrews 6:13
When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself,
Jeremiah 17:27
But if you do not listen to Me to keep the Sabbath day holy by not carrying a load while entering the gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath day, then I will kindle an unquenchable fire in its gates to consume the citadels of Jerusalem.’”
Genesis 22:16
…saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son,
Deuteronomy 32:40–42
For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever,
Isaiah 1:20
But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.
Jeremiah 26:6–9
…then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’”
Jeremiah 7:13–14
And now, because you have done all these things, declares the LORD, and because I have spoken to you again and again but you would not listen, and I have called to you but you would not answer,
Jeremiah 39:8
The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 7:22
And others will answer, ‘Because they have forsaken the LORD, the God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and have embraced other gods, worshiping and serving them—because of this, He has brought all this disaster upon them.’”
Hebrews 6:17
So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath.
Amos 8:7–8
The LORD has sworn by the Pride of Jacob: “I will never forget any of their deeds.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jehoiakim Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Fear of God: A Motive of Obedience Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Oath: Attributed to God

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