Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Babylonians who are attacking this city will come in and set it on fire; they will burn it down, along with the houses where the people aroused my anger by burning incense on the roofs to Baal and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. New Living Translation The Babylonians outside the walls will come in and set fire to the city. They will burn down all these houses where the people provoked my anger by burning incense to Baal on the rooftops and by pouring out liquid offerings to other gods. English Standard Version The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city shall come and set this city on fire and burn it, with the houses on whose roofs offerings have been made to Baal and drink offerings have been poured out to other gods, to provoke me to anger. Berean Standard Bible And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. King James Bible And the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set fire on this city, and burn it with the houses, upon whose roofs they have offered incense unto Baal, and poured out drink offerings unto other gods, to provoke me to anger. New King James Version And the Chaldeans who fight against this city shall come and set fire to this city and burn it, with the houses on whose roofs they have offered incense to Baal and poured out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke Me to anger; New American Standard Bible And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will enter and set this city on fire and burn it, with the houses where people have offered incense to Baal on their roofs and poured out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke Me to anger. NASB 1995 “The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will enter and set this city on fire and burn it, with the houses where people have offered incense to Baal on their roofs and poured out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. NASB 1977 “And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city shall enter and set this city on fire and burn it, with the houses where people have offered incense to Baal on their roofs and poured out libations to other gods to provoke Me to anger. Legacy Standard Bible And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will enter and set this city on fire and burn it, with the houses where people have burned incense to Baal on their roofs and poured out drink offerings to other gods to provoke Me to anger. Amplified Bible The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in and set this city on fire and burn it, along with the houses on whose roofs incense has been offered to Baal and drink offerings have been poured out to other gods to provoke Me to anger. Christian Standard Bible The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come and set this city on fire. They will burn it, including the houses where incense has been burned to Baal on their rooftops and where drink offerings have been poured out to other gods to anger me. Holman Christian Standard Bible The Chaldeans who are going to fight against this city will come, set this city on fire, and burn it along with the houses where incense has been burned to Baal on their rooftops and where drink offerings have been poured out to other gods to provoke Me to anger. American Standard Version and the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set this city on fire, and burn it, with the houses, upon whose roofs they have offered incense unto Baal, and poured out drink-offerings unto other gods, to provoke me to anger. Contemporary English Version The Babylonian army is already attacking, and they will capture the city and set it on fire. The people of Jerusalem have made me angry by going up to the flat roofs of their houses and burning incense to Baal and offering wine sacrifices to other gods. Now these houses will be burned to the ground! English Revised Version and the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set this city on fire, and burn it, with the houses, upon whose roofs they have offered incense unto Baal, and poured out drink offerings unto other gods, to provoke me to anger. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The Babylonians who are attacking this city will break in, set this city on fire, and burn it down. They will burn down the houses of people who made me furious by going up to the roofs to burn incense to Baal and to pour out wine offerings to other gods. Good News Translation and set it on fire. They will burn it down, together with the houses where people have made me angry by burning incense to Baal on the rooftops and by pouring out wine offerings to other gods. International Standard Version The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come, set this city on fire, and burn it along with the houses on whose roofs incense was burned to Baal and liquid offerings were poured out to other gods in order to provoke me. Majority Standard Bible And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. NET Bible The Babylonian soldiers that are attacking this city will break into it and set it on fire. They will burn it down along with the houses where people have made me angry by offering sacrifices to the god Baal and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods on their rooftops. New Heart English Bible and the Chaldeans, who fight against this city, shall come and set this city on fire, and burn it, with the houses, on whose roofs they have offered incense to Baal, and poured out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke me to anger. Webster's Bible Translation And the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set fire on this city, and burn it with the houses, upon whose roofs they have offered incense to Baal, and poured out drink-offerings to other gods, to provoke me to anger. World English Bible The Chaldeans, who fight against this city, will come and set this city on fire, and burn it with the houses on whose roofs they have offered incense to Baal, and poured out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke me to anger. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city have come in, and they have set this city on fire, and have burned it—and the houses on whose roofs they made incense to Ba‘al, and poured out drink-offerings to other gods, so as to provoke Me to anger. Young's Literal Translation And come in have the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city, and they have set this city on fire, and have burned it, and the houses on whose roofs they made perfume to Baal, and poured out libations to other gods, so as to provoke Me to anger. Smith's Literal Translation And the Chaldeans warring against this city came, and they burnt this city in fire, and they burnt it and the houses which they burnt incense upon their roofs to Baal, and they poured out libations to other gods to irritate me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Chaldeans that fight against this city, shall come and set it on fire, and burn it, with the houses upon whose roofs they offered sacrifice to Baal, and poured out drink offerings to strange gods, to provoke me to wrath. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Chaldeans fighting against this city will advance, and set fire to it, and burn it, along with the houses on whose roofs they were offering sacrifice to Baal and were pouring out libations to strange gods, so that they provoked me to wrath. New American Bible The Chaldeans who are attacking this city shall go in and set the city on fire, burning it and the houses, on whose roofs incense was burned to Baal and libations were poured out to other gods in order to provoke me. New Revised Standard Version The Chaldeans who are fighting against this city shall come, set it on fire, and burn it, with the houses on whose roofs offerings have been made to Baal and libations have been poured out to other gods, to provoke me to anger. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the Chaldeans shall come and fight against this city, and shall uproot this city and set fire to it, together with the houses upon whose roofs the people have offered incense to Baal and poured out drink offerings to other gods to provoke me to anger. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Chaldeans shall come and they shall make war on this city, and they shall overthrow this city, and they shall burn her in fire and the houses on whose rooftops they have set incense for Baal, and they have poured out a drink offering to other gods, that they would anger me OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set this city on fire, and burn it, with the houses, upon whose roofs they have offered unto Baal, and poured out drink-offerings unto other gods, to provoke Me. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the Chaldeans shall come to war against this city, and they shall burn this city with fire, and shall burn down the houses wherein they burnt incense on the roofs thereof to Baal, and poured drink-offerings to other gods, to provoke me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD's Answer…28Therefore this is what the LORD says: Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hands of the Chaldeans and of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, who will capture it. 29And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city will come in, set it on fire, and burn it, along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods. 30For the children of Israel and of Judah have done nothing but evil in My sight from their youth; indeed, they have done nothing but provoke Me to anger by the work of their hands, declares the LORD.… Cross References 2 Kings 25:9 He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. 2 Chronicles 36:19 Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set My face against this city to bring disaster and not good, declares the LORD. It will be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon, who will destroy it with fire.’ Jeremiah 34:2 The LORD, the God of Israel, told Jeremiah to go and speak to Zedekiah king of Judah and tell him that this is what the LORD says: “Behold, I am about to deliver this city into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he will burn it down. Jeremiah 37:8 Then the Chaldeans will return and fight against this city. They will capture it and burn it down. Jeremiah 39:8 The Chaldeans set fire to the palace of the king and to the houses of the people, and they broke down the walls of Jerusalem. Ezekiel 24:2 “Son of man, write down today’s date, for on this very day the king of Babylon has laid siege to Jerusalem. Lamentations 2:3-4 In fierce anger He has cut off every horn of Israel and withdrawn His right hand at the approach of the enemy. He has burned in Jacob like a flaming fire that consumes everything around it. / He has bent His bow like an enemy; His right hand is positioned. Like a foe He has killed all who were pleasing to the eye; He has poured out His wrath like fire on the tent of the Daughter of Zion. Isaiah 64:10-11 Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. / Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. Micah 3:12 Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. Matthew 24:2 “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Luke 19:43-44 For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. / They will level you to the ground—you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of your visitation from God.” Mark 13:2 “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Revelation 18:8 Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” Revelation 17:16 And the ten horns and the beast that you saw will hate the prostitute. They will leave her desolate and naked, and they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. Treasury of Scripture And the Chaldeans, that fight against this city, shall come and set fire on this city, and burn it with the houses, on whose roofs they have offered incense to Baal, and poured out drink offerings to other gods, to provoke me to anger. and set. Jeremiah 17:27 But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even entering in at the gates of Jerusalem on the sabbath day; then will I kindle a fire in the gates thereof, and it shall devour the palaces of Jerusalem, and it shall not be quenched. Jeremiah 21:10 For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire. Jeremiah 27:8-10 And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, that nation will I punish, saith the LORD, with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence, until I have consumed them by his hand… upon. Jeremiah 7:18 The children gather wood, and the fathers kindle the fire, and the women knead their dough, to make cakes to the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto other gods, that they may provoke me to anger. Jeremiah 19:13 And the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses of the kings of Judah, shall be defiled as the place of Tophet, because of all the houses upon whose roofs they have burned incense unto all the host of heaven, and have poured out drink offerings unto other gods. Jeremiah 44:17-19,25 But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth, to burn incense unto the queen of heaven, and to pour out drink offerings unto her, as we have done, we, and our fathers, our kings, and our princes, in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem: for then had we plenty of victuals, and were well, and saw no evil… Jump to Previous Anger Baal Burn Chaldeans City Drink Drink-Offerings Fight Fighting Fire Gods Houses Incense Offered Offerings Poured Provoke RoofsJump to Next Anger Baal Burn Chaldeans City Drink Drink-Offerings Fight Fighting Fire Gods Houses Incense Offered Offerings Poured Provoke RoofsJeremiah 32 1. Jeremiah, being imprisoned by Zedekiah for his prophecy,6. buys Hanameel's field. 13. Baruch must preserve the evidences, as tokens of the people's return. 16. Jeremiah in his prayer complains to God. 26. God confirms the captivity for their sins; 36. and promises a gracious return. And the Chaldeans who are fighting against this city The Chaldeans, also known as the Babylonians, were a dominant power in the ancient Near East during the time of Jeremiah. This phrase refers to the historical context of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, which took place around 587-586 BC. The Chaldeans were led by King Nebuchadnezzar II, who was known for his military prowess and expansionist policies. This event is a fulfillment of earlier prophecies given by Jeremiah, warning of the impending judgment due to the people's disobedience and idolatry (Jeremiah 25:9). will come in, set it on fire, and burn it along with the houses of those who provoked Me to anger by burning incense to Baal on their rooftops and by pouring out drink offerings to other gods Persons / Places / Events 1. ChaldeansA people from southern Babylonia, known for their military prowess and as the conquerors of Jerusalem. They are often synonymous with the Babylonians in the Bible. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, significant in Jewish history and the site of the Temple. It is under siege in this context. 3. Baal A Canaanite deity often associated with idolatry in Israel. Worship of Baal was a recurring sin among the Israelites. 4. Rooftops In ancient Near Eastern culture, rooftops were often used for various activities, including religious practices. Here, they are the site of idolatrous worship. 5. Prophet Jeremiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his messages of judgment and hope. He is the author of the book and the one delivering God's message. Teaching Points The Consequences of IdolatryIdolatry leads to spiritual and physical destruction. Just as Jerusalem faced judgment, we must guard against modern forms of idolatry in our lives. God's Sovereignty in Judgment God uses nations and events to fulfill His purposes. Understanding His sovereignty helps us trust Him even in difficult times. Repentance and Restoration While judgment is certain, God always offers a path to repentance and restoration. We should seek His forgiveness and turn from our sins. The Importance of Obedience Obedience to God's commands is crucial. Disobedience, as seen in the worship of Baal, leads to dire consequences. Faithfulness in Adversity Jeremiah remained faithful in delivering God's message despite opposition. We are called to be faithful witnesses in our own challenging circumstances.(29) Upon whose roofs they have offered incense unto Baal . . .--On the mode of worship to which the words refer, see Note on Jeremiah 19:13. Here the leading thought is that of the righteous judgment which is to fall on the very spots that had thus been turned from the worship of Jehovah to that of the false gods whom men had worshipped in His stead. The incense-smoke of their false worship had, as its end, the smoke of burning roof and timbers.Verse 29. - And burn it. A still more significant prediction to Jewish hearers than to us, for it implies that Jerusalem had become utterly rebellious, and deserved the punishment of the old Canaanitish cities. It was to be made a cherem (Deuteronomy 3:6). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the Chaldeansהַכַּשְׂדִּ֗ים (hak·kaś·dîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural Strong's 3778: Chaldeans -- a region of southern Babylon and its inhab who are fighting הַנִּלְחָמִים֙ (han·nil·ḥā·mîm) Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 3898: To feed on, to consume, to battle against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against this הַזֹּ֔את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, city הָעִ֣יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement will come in, וּבָ֣אוּ (ū·ḇā·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go set הַזֹּ֛את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, [it] הָעִ֥יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement on fire, וְהִצִּ֜יתוּ (wə·hiṣ·ṣî·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3341: To burn, set on fire, to desolate and burn it, וּשְׂרָפ֑וּהָ (ū·śə·rā·p̄ū·hā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural | third person feminine singular Strong's 8313: To be, on fire along with וְאֵ֣ת (wə·’êṯ) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 854: Nearness, near, with, by, at, among the houses הַבָּתִּ֡ים (hab·bāt·tîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house of those who אֲשֶׁר֩ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that provoked Me to anger הַכְעִסֵֽנִי׃ (haḵ·‘i·sê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular Strong's 3707: To trouble, to grieve, rage, be indignant by burning incense קִטְּר֨וּ (qiṭ·ṭə·rū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6999: To smoke, turn into fragrance by fire to Baal לַבַּ֗עַל (lab·ba·‘al) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against their rooftops גַּגּֽוֹתֵיהֶ֜ם (gag·gō·w·ṯê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1406: A roof, the top of an altar and by pouring out וְהִסִּ֤כוּ (wə·his·si·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5258: To pour out, a libation, to cast, to anoint a, king drink offerings נְסָכִים֙ (nə·sā·ḵîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5262: A libation, a cast idol to other אֲחֵרִ֔ים (’ă·ḥê·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other gods. לֵאלֹהִ֣ים (lê·lō·hîm) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Jeremiah 32:29 NIVJeremiah 32:29 NLT Jeremiah 32:29 ESV Jeremiah 32:29 NASB Jeremiah 32:29 KJV Jeremiah 32:29 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 32:29 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 32:29 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 32:29 French Bible Jeremiah 32:29 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 32:29 And the Chaldeans who fight against this (Jer.) |
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