Jeremiah 42:22

Translations

Modern

Now therefore, know for sure that by sword and famine and plague you will die in the place where you desire to go to reside.”

Traditional

Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go and to sojourn.

Literal

And now, know you for sure that by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence you will die in the place where you delight to go to dwell there.

Latin

Nunc ergo scientes scietis quia gladio, et fame, et peste moriemini in loco ad quem voluistis intrare ut habitaretis ibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now therefore, know for sure that by sword and famine and plague you will die in the place where you desire to go to reside.”

Notes

Jeremiah 42:13–22

Jeremiah had already predicted Egypt's fate; the Babylonians would destroy it (Jeremiah 46:2–26). This remaining group from Judah would face the Lord's judgment if they went to Egypt.

Theme notes and profiles

Baruch Jeremiah

Events

Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC

Related verses

Jeremiah 42:17
So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them.’
Ezekiel 6:11
This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague.
Hosea 9:6
For even if they flee destruction, Egypt will gather them and Memphis will bury them. Their precious silver will be taken over by thistles, and thorns will overrun their tents.
Jeremiah 43:11
He will come and strike down the land of Egypt, bringing death to those destined for death, captivity to those destined for captivity, and the sword to those destined for the sword.
Ezekiel 5:3–4
But you are to take a few strands of hair and secure them in the folds of your garment.

Glossary

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

Topics

Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: Johanan Hypocrites: Punishment of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments

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