Jeremiah 44:2

Judgment on the Jews in Egypt · Jeremiah 44:1–14
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Translations

Modern
“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You have seen all the disaster that I brought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah; and behold, they lie today in ruins and desolation
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Ye have seen all the evil that I have brought upon Jerusalem, and upon all the cities of Judah; and, behold, this day they are a desolation, and no man dwelleth therein,
Literal
“Thus says YHWH of Hosts, the God of Israel: You have seen all the disaster that I have brought on Jerusalem, and on all the cities of Judah. And behold, they are a desolation this day, and no one is dwelling in them.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus exercituum, Deus Israël: Vos vidistis omne malum istud quod adduxi super Jerusalem, et super omnes urbes Juda: et ecce desertæ sunt hodie, et non est in eis habitator,

Original

Hebrew
English
“This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: You have seen all the disaster that I brought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah; and behold, they lie today in ruins and desolation

Notes

Jeremiah's message connected with the shared understanding of the disaster that destroyed Judah and Jerusalem.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah The Dangers of Sin

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Jeremiah (Person) Pathros

Topics

Sin: Punishment of