Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I will put an iron yoke on the necks of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I will even give him control over the wild animals.’” New Living Translation The LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: I have put a yoke of iron on the necks of all these nations, forcing them into slavery under King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. I have put everything, even the wild animals, under his control.’” English Standard Version For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I have put upon the neck of all these nations an iron yoke to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they shall serve him, for I have given to him even the beasts of the field.’” Berean Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field.’” Berean Literal Bible For thus says YHWH of Hosts, the God of Israel: ‘A yoke of iron I have put on the neck of all these nations, to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they shall serve him. And also I have given the beast of the field to him.’” King James Bible For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also. New King James Version For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: “I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him. I have given him the beasts of the field also.” ’ ” New American Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of armies, the God of Israel says: “I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him. And I have also given him the animals of the field.”’” NASB 1995 ‘For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, “I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they will serve him. And I have also given him the beasts of the field."’” NASB 1977 ‘For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, “I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him. And I have also given him the beasts of the field.”’” Legacy Standard Bible For thus says Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, “I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. And I have even given him the beasts of the field.”’” Amplified Bible For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, “I have put the iron yoke [of servitude] on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they will serve him. And I have even given him the beasts of the field.”’” Berean Annotated Bible For this is what the LORD {YHWH} of Hosts, the God {Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God), says: ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar (may Nebo protect the crown) king of Babylon (confusion by mixing), and they will serve him. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field. Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I have put an iron yoke on the neck of all these nations that they might serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have even put the wild animals under him.’ ” Holman Christian Standard Bible For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says, ‘I have put an iron yoke on the neck of all these nations that they might serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have also put the wild animals under him.’” American Standard Version For thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also. English Revised Version For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I will put an iron yoke on the necks of all these nations so that they will serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. They will serve him! I will even make wild animals serve him.'" Good News Translation The LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, has said that he will put an iron yoke on all these nations and that they will serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylonia. The LORD has said that he will make even the wild animals serve Nebuchadnezzar." International Standard Version For this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says: "I've put an iron yoke on the necks of all these nations to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. They'll serve him, and I've even given the wild animals to him."'" NET Bible For the LORD God of Israel who rules over all says, "I have put an irresistible yoke of servitude on all these nations so they will serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. And they will indeed serve him. I have even given him control over the wild animals."'" New Heart English Bible For thus says the LORD: "I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the animals of the field also."'" Webster's Bible Translation For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field.’” World English Bible For Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel says, “I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they will serve him. I have also given him the animals of the field.”’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor thus said YHWH of Hosts, God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they have served him, and I have also given the beast of the field to him.” Berean Literal Bible For thus says YHWH of Hosts, the God of Israel: ‘A yoke of iron I have put on the neck of all these nations, to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they shall serve him. And also I have given the beast of the field to him.’” Young's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel, A yoke of iron I have put on the neck of all these nations to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they have served him, and also the beast of the field I have given to him.' Smith's Literal Translation For thus said Jehovah of armies, God of Israel, I gave an iron yoke upon the neck of all these nations to serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babel: and they served him: and also the beasts of the field I gave to him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, to serve Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon, and they shall serve him: moreover also I have given him the beasts of the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: I have placed a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, so that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon. And they shall serve him. Moreover, I have given to him even the beasts of the earth.” New American Bible For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: A yoke of iron I have placed on the necks of all these nations serving Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, and they shall serve him; even the wild animals I have given him. New Revised Standard Version For thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I have put an iron yoke on the neck of all these nations so that they may serve King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, and they shall indeed serve him; I have even given him the wild animals. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him; and I have given him the beasts of the field also. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, God of Israel: ‘A yoke of iron I have put on the neck of all these nations to work for Nebukadnetsar, King of Babel, and also I have given the animals of the wilderness to him to work for him’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I have put a yoke of iron upon the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him; and I have given him the beasts of the field also.' Brenton Septuagint Translation For thus said the Lord, I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all the nations, that they may serve the king of Babylon. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Hananiah's False Prophecy…13“Go and tell Hananiah that this is what the LORD says: ‘You have broken a yoke of wood, but in its place you have fashioned a yoke of iron.’ 14For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field.’” 15Then the prophet Jeremiah said to the prophet Hananiah, “Listen, Hananiah! The LORD did not send you, but you have persuaded this people to trust in a lie.… Cross References For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Jeremiah 7:3 Thus says the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel: Correct your ways and deeds, and I will let you live in this place. Jeremiah 25:8 Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Because you have not obeyed My words, Isaiah 1:24 Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies. ‘I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations Deuteronomy 28:48 you will serve your enemies the LORD will send against you in famine, thirst, nakedness, and destitution. He will place an iron yoke on your neck until He has destroyed you. Jeremiah 27:12 And to Zedekiah king of Judah I spoke the same message: “Put your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon; serve him and his people, and live! Jeremiah 27:2 This is what the LORD said to me: “Make for yourself a yoke out of leather straps and put it on your neck. to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, Jeremiah 27:6 So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. 2 Kings 24:1 During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. Daniel 1:2 And the Lord delivered into his hand Jehoiakim king of Judah, along with some of the articles from the house of God. He carried these off to the land of Shinar, to the house of his god, where he put them in the treasury of his god. and they will serve him. Jeremiah 27:7 All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him. Jeremiah 25:11 And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. 2 Chronicles 36:20 Those who escaped the sword were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into exile in Babylon, and they became servants to him and his sons until the kingdom of Persia came to power. I have even given him control of the beasts of the field.’” Daniel 2:38 Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. Psalm 8:6-8 You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet: / all sheep and oxen, and even the beasts of the field, / the birds of the air and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. Genesis 1:28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.” Isaiah 14:4-5 you will sing this song of contempt against the king of Babylon: How the oppressor has ceased, and how his fury has ended! / The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers. Treasury of Scripture For thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations, that they may serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon; and they shall serve him: and I have given him the beasts of the field also. I have put. Jeremiah 27:4,7 And command them to say unto their masters, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say unto your masters; … Jeremiah 40:4 And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go. Deuteronomy 4:20 But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you forth out of the iron furnace, even out of Egypt, to be unto him a people of inheritance, as ye are this day. that they. Jeremiah 25:9-26 Behold, I will send and take all the families of the north, saith the LORD, and Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will bring them against this land, and against the inhabitants thereof, and against all these nations round about, and will utterly destroy them, and make them an astonishment, and an hissing, and perpetual desolations… Revelation 17:12,13 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast… and I. Jeremiah 27:6,7 And now have I given all these lands into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, my servant; and the beasts of the field have I given him also to serve him… Daniel 2:38 And wheresoever the children of men dwell, the beasts of the field and the fowls of the heaven hath he given into thine hand, and hath made thee ruler over them all. Thou art this head of gold. Jump to Previous Animals Armies Babylon Beasts Field Hosts Iron Israel Nations Nebuchadnezzar Neck Serve YokeJump to Next Animals Armies Babylon Beasts Field Hosts Iron Israel Nations Nebuchadnezzar Neck Serve YokeJeremiah 28 1. Hananiah prophesies falsely the return of the vessels, and of Jeconiah3. and there continue until the day of visitation. 5. Jeremiah, wishing it to be true, shows that the event will declare the true prophets. 10. Hananiah breaks Jeremiah's yoke. 12. Jeremiah tells of an iron yoke; 15. and foretells Hananiah's death. For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: This phrase establishes the authority and divine origin of the message. The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over heavenly armies, underscoring His power and authority. The "God of Israel" highlights the covenant relationship with His chosen people, reminding them of His faithfulness despite their disobedience. I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations: to make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon: and they will serve him: I have even given him control of the beasts of the field: Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver His messages to the people of Judah, often warning them of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 2. Hananiah A false prophet who opposed Jeremiah, claiming that God would break the yoke of Babylon and free the people within two years, contradicting Jeremiah's message. 3. Nebuchadnezzar The king of Babylon, whom God used as an instrument of judgment against Judah and other nations. 4. Babylon The empire that conquered Judah and took many of its people into exile, serving as a tool of God's discipline. 5. The Yoke of Iron A symbol of the unavoidable and heavy burden of Babylonian domination that God decreed for the nations, contrasting with the wooden yoke Hananiah falsely claimed would be broken. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyGod is in control of nations and rulers, using them to fulfill His purposes, even when they are unaware of His hand. The Consequences of Disobedience Persistent disobedience to God leads to severe consequences, as seen in Judah's subjugation to Babylon. Discernment of True Prophecy Believers must discern true messages from God, as false prophets like Hananiah can lead people astray with comforting but deceptive words. Submission to God's Discipline Accepting God's discipline, even when it is difficult, is crucial for spiritual growth and restoration. Hope in God's Plan Despite the immediate hardship, God's plans ultimately aim for the good of His people, as seen in the eventual return from exile. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 28:14?2. How does Jeremiah 28:14 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and kingdoms? 3. What lessons can we learn from the "iron yoke" mentioned in Jeremiah 28:14? 4. How does Jeremiah 28:14 connect with God's judgment in Deuteronomy 28:48? 5. How should believers respond to false prophets, as seen in Jeremiah 28:14? 6. What personal applications can be drawn from God's authority in Jeremiah 28:14? 7. How does Jeremiah 28:14 challenge the concept of divine sovereignty and human free will? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Jeremiah 28:14? 9. How does Jeremiah 28:14 reflect God's judgment and mercy? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 28? 11. How do we address the discrepancy between Jeremiah 27's portrayal of divine judgment on nations and archaeological findings that may not support widespread destruction or subjugation? 12. What do the two baskets of figs symbolize? 13. Why does Isaiah 14:22 indicate a complete annihilation of Babylon when other biblical passages describe Babylon's later presence or rebuilding? 14. Why does Jeremiah 52:12-14 seem to conflict with 2 Kings 25:8-10 regarding the exact timing of Jerusalem's destruction? What Does Jeremiah 28:14 Mean For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says• The verse opens by anchoring every statement that follows in God’s own authority. • “LORD of Hosts” underscores His command of angel armies (1 Samuel 17:45) while “God of Israel” reminds Judah of their covenant relationship (Exodus 3:15). • This framing makes clear that the coming events are not random political shifts but deliberate acts of God (Jeremiah 27:4–7). I have put a yoke of iron on the neck of all these nations • A “yoke” pictures forced submission; iron, unlike wood, cannot be broken (compare Jeremiah 27:2 with 28:10–13). • God Himself places it, echoing Deuteronomy 28:48, where an “iron yoke” is the consequence of covenant disobedience. • The scope is “all these nations,” including Judah, Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon (Jeremiah 27:3). Sin had rippled beyond Israel, so judgment encompasses the region. To make them serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and they will serve him • Nebuchadnezzar is God’s chosen instrument (Jeremiah 25:9; Daniel 2:37–38). • Service is not optional; “they will serve him” stresses inevitability, fulfilled in the successive deportations of 605, 597, and 586 BC (2 Kings 24–25). • Submission was actually the safest path. Jeremiah urged surrender (Jeremiah 21:8–10); those who resisted met harsher outcomes (Jeremiah 27:8, 14–15). I have even given him control of the beasts of the field • Dominion extends to creation itself, showing how comprehensive God’s grant of authority is (cf. Daniel 2:38, where beasts and birds are placed under Nebuchadnezzar). • This reversal of Genesis 1:28 (where humanity was to rule animals) highlights the depth of Judah’s fall: their disobedience forfeits the blessings of rule, transferring it to a pagan king. • The detail affirms that God governs every level of reality, from empires down to animals (Psalm 50:10–11). summary Jeremiah 28:14 declares that God, in righteous judgment, has imposed an unbreakable yoke of Babylonian domination over the surrounding nations—including Judah. Nebuchadnezzar’s rule is divinely authorized, total, and unavoidable, even extending to the animal realm. The verse calls readers to recognize God’s sovereign hand in history, heed His warnings, and submit to His discipline, trusting that His purposes are just and ultimately redemptive. (14) I have given him the beasts of the field also.--On the significance of this addition see Note on Jeremiah 27:6.Verse 14. - The beasts of the field (see on Jeremiah 27:6).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Forכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction this is what כֹֽה־ (ḵōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֨ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָא֜וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַר֩ (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘I have put נָתַ֜תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set a yoke עֹ֣ל (‘ōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5923: A yoke of iron בַּרְזֶ֡ל (bar·zel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1270: Iron, an iron implement on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the neck צַוַּ֣אר ׀ (ṣaw·war) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6677: The back of the neck of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵ֗לֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those nations הַגּוֹיִ֣ם (hag·gō·w·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts to make them serve לַעֲבֹ֛ד (la·‘ă·ḇōḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave King מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king Nebuchadnezzar נְבֻכַדְנֶאצַּ֥ר (nə·ḇu·ḵaḏ·neṣ·ṣar) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5019: Nebuchadnezzar -- 'Nebo, protect the boundary', a Babylonian king of Babylon, בָּבֶ֖ל (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city and they will serve him. וַעֲבָדֻ֑הוּ (wa·‘ă·ḇā·ḏu·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person masculine singular Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave I have even וְגַ֛ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and given him control נָתַ֥תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set of the beasts חַיַּ֥ת (ḥay·yaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life of the field.’” הַשָּׂדֶ֖ה (haś·śā·ḏeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7704: Field, land Links Jeremiah 28:14 NIVJeremiah 28:14 NLT Jeremiah 28:14 ESV Jeremiah 28:14 NASB Jeremiah 28:14 KJV Jeremiah 28:14 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 28:14 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 28:14 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 28:14 French Bible Jeremiah 28:14 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 28:14 For thus says Yahweh of Armies (Jer.) |
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