Jeremiah 5:9

No One Is Just · Jeremiah 5:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?
Traditional
Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Literal
Should I not punish over these things,” a declaration of YHWH, “And shall not My soul avenge itself on such a nation as this?
Latin
Numquid super his non visitabo, dicit Dominus, et in gente tali non ulciscetur anima mea?

Original

Hebrew
English
Should I not punish them for these things?” declares the LORD. “Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

Notes

The Lord saw the people's sins as deserving punishment (Jeremiah 9:9; 13:27; 29:23; Ezekiel 22:11).

Events

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Neighbor

Topics

Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of Ingratitude of Man to God Ingratitude to God: Prosperity Likely to Produce National Sins: Denunciations Against The Rich: General Scriptures Concerning