Translations
Modern
This will be a sign to you that I will punish you in this place, declares the LORD, so that you may know that My threats of harm against you will surely stand.
Traditional
And this shall be a sign unto you, saith the Lord, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:
Literal
And this is a sign for you, a declaration of YHWH, that I will visit punishment on you in this place, so that you may know that My words will surely stand against you for harm,
Latin
Et hoc vobis signum, ait Dominus, quod visitem ego super vos in loco isto, ut sciatis quia vere complebuntur sermones mei contra vos in malum:
Original
Hebrew
English
This will be a sign to you that I will punish you in this place, declares the LORD, so that you may know that My threats of harm against you will surely stand.
Notes
This group of Judeans in Egypt had cut ties with the one true God of Israel, leading to their condemnation to death.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Jeremiahc. 628 BC
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Jeremiah (Person)