Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Therefore this is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: I am determined to bring disaster on you and to destroy all Judah. New Living Translation “Therefore, this is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am determined to destroy every one of you! English Standard Version “Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will set my face against you for harm, to cut off all Judah. Berean Standard Bible Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I will set My face to bring disaster and to cut off all Judah. King James Bible Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah. New King James Version “Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: ‘Behold, I will set My face against you for catastrophe and for cutting off all Judah. New American Standard Bible “Therefore this is what the LORD of armies, the God of Israel says: ‘Behold, I am going to set My face against you for a disaster, even to eliminate all Judah. NASB 1995 “Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Behold, I am going to set My face against you for woe, even to cut off all Judah. NASB 1977 “Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Behold, I am going to set My face against you for woe, even to cut off all Judah. Legacy Standard Bible “Therefore thus says Yahweh of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Behold, I am going to set My face against you for your evil demise, even to cut off all Judah. Amplified Bible “Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, ‘Behold, I am going to set My face against you for woe—even to cut off (destroy) all Judah [from the land]. Christian Standard Bible “Therefore, this is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I am about to set my face against you to bring disaster, to cut off all Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Therefore, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am about to turn against you to bring disaster, to cut off all Judah. American Standard Version Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, even to cut off all Judah. Contemporary English Version I, the LORD All-Powerful, have decided to wipe you out with disasters. English Revised Version Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, even to cut off all Judah. GOD'S WORD® Translation This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: I'm going to bring disaster on you and destroy all of Judah. Good News Translation "So then, I, the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, will turn against you and destroy all Judah. International Standard Version "Therefore, this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, says: 'Look, I've determined to bring disaster on you and to cut off all Judah. NET Bible "Because of this, the LORD God of Israel who rules over all says, 'I am determined to bring disaster on you, even to the point of destroying all the Judeans here. New Heart English Bible Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: 'Look, I will set my face against you for evil, even to cut off all Judah. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleTherefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I will set My face to bring disaster and to cut off all Judah. World English Bible “Therefore Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, even to cut off all Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore, thus said YHWH of Hosts, God of Israel: Behold, I am setting My face against you for calamity, even to cut off all Judah, Young's Literal Translation 'Therefore, thus said Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel: Lo, I am setting my face against you for evil, even to cut off all Judah, Smith's Literal Translation For this, thus said Jehovah of armies, God of Israel, Behold me setting my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel: Behold I will set my face upon you for evil: and I will destroy all Juda. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will set my face upon you for evil. And I will disperse all of Judah. New American Bible Therefore, thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I have set my face against you for evil, to cut off all Judah. New Revised Standard Version Therefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: I am determined to bring disaster on you, to bring all Judah to an end. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will set my face against you for evil to destroy the whole house of Judah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I set my face against you for evil and to destroy all of the house of Yehuda OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will set My face against you for evil, even to cut off all Judah. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore thus saith the Lord; Behold I do set my face against you Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgment on the Jews in Egypt…10To this day they have not humbled themselves or shown reverence, nor have they followed My instruction or the statutes that I set before you and your fathers. 11Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I will set My face to bring disaster and to cut off all Judah. 12And I will take away the remnant of Judah who have resolved to go to the land of Egypt to reside there; they will meet their end. They will all fall by the sword or be consumed by famine. From the least to the greatest, they will die by sword or famine; and they will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and reproach.… Cross References 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 42:15-18 then hear the word of the LORD, O remnant of Judah! This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: ‘If you are determined to go to Egypt and reside there, / then the sword you fear will overtake you there, and the famine you dread will follow on your heels into Egypt, and you will die there. / So all who resolve to go to Egypt to reside there will die by sword and famine and plague. Not one of them will survive or escape the disaster I will bring upon them.’ ... Jeremiah 7:20 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. Jeremiah 11:11 Therefore this is what the LORD says: ‘I am about to bring upon them a disaster that they cannot escape. They will cry out to Me, but I will not listen to them. Jeremiah 19:3-4 saying, ‘Hear the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah and residents of Jerusalem. This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: I am going to bring such disaster on this place that the ears of all who hear of it will ring, / because they have abandoned Me and made this a foreign place. They have burned incense in this place to other gods that neither they nor their fathers nor the kings of Judah have ever known. They have filled this place with the blood of the innocent. Ezekiel 5:8-9 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself am against you, Jerusalem, and I will execute judgments among you in the sight of the nations. / Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again. Ezekiel 14:13-14 “Son of man, if a land sins against Me by acting unfaithfully, and I stretch out My hand against it to cut off its supply of food, to send famine upon it, and to cut off from it both man and beast, / then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD. Isaiah 1:24-25 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 will turn My hand against you; I will thoroughly purge your dross; I will remove all your impurities. Isaiah 13:9 Behold, the Day of the LORD is coming—cruel, with fury and burning anger—to make the earth a desolation and to destroy the sinners within it. Lamentations 2:17 The LORD has done what He planned; He has accomplished His decree, which He ordained in days of old; He has overthrown you without pity. He has let the enemy gloat over you and exalted the horn of your foes. 2 Kings 22:16-17 that this is what the LORD says: I am about to bring calamity on this place and on its people, according to all the words of the book that the king of Judah has read, / because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ Deuteronomy 29:20-21 The LORD will never be willing to forgive him. Instead, His anger and jealousy will burn against that man, and every curse written in this book will fall upon him. The LORD will blot out his name from under heaven / and single him out from all the tribes of Israel for disaster, according to all the curses of the covenant written in this Book of the Law. Leviticus 26:17 And I will set My face against you, so that you will be defeated by your enemies. Those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee when no one pursues you. 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 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Treasury of Scripture Therefore thus said the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will set my face against you for evil, and to cut off all Judah. I will 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. Leviticus 17:10 And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people. Leviticus 20:5,6 Then I will set my face against that man, and against his family, and will cut him off, and all that go a whoring after him, to commit whoredom with Molech, from among their people… Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Cut Determined Disaster Evil Face Hosts Israel Judah Setting Turned WoeJump to Next Almighty Armies Cut Determined Disaster Evil Face Hosts Israel Judah Setting Turned WoeJeremiah 44 1. Jeremiah expresses the desolation of Judah for their idolatry11. He prophesies the destruction of those who commit idolatry in Egypt 15. The obstinacy of the Jews 20. For which Jeremiah threatens them 29. and for a sign prophesies the destruction of Egypt Therefore this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: This phrase emphasizes the authority and sovereignty of God. The title "LORD of Hosts" signifies God's command over the armies of heaven, indicating His supreme power. The "God of Israel" highlights His covenant relationship with the nation of Israel, reminding them of their unique status and responsibilities. This introduction sets the stage for a divine pronouncement, underscoring that the message is not from a human prophet but from God Himself. This echoes similar introductions in prophetic literature, such as in Isaiah and Ezekiel, where God asserts His authority before delivering a message of judgment or hope. I will set My face to bring disaster and to cut off all Judah. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His ability to execute judgment and deliverance. 2. The God of Israel This designation highlights the covenant relationship between God and the nation of Israel, reminding them of their unique identity and responsibilities. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, consisting of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. At this time, many from Judah had fled to Egypt to escape Babylonian conquest. 4. Jeremiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message. Known as the "weeping prophet," Jeremiah's ministry was marked by warnings of judgment and calls for repentance. 5. Egypt The place where the remnant of Judah had fled, seeking refuge from Babylonian oppression, but where they continued to practice idolatry. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is sovereign and just in His judgments. His pronouncement against Judah is a direct consequence of their persistent disobedience and idolatry. The Danger of Idolatry Idolatry leads to spiritual and physical ruin. Judah's continued idol worship in Egypt demonstrates the depth of their rebellion. The Importance of Covenant Faithfulness God's relationship with Israel was based on a covenant that required faithfulness. Their failure to uphold their part led to severe consequences. Trusting in God Alone Judah's reliance on Egypt instead of God serves as a warning against placing our trust in worldly powers or solutions. Repentance and Return Even in judgment, God desires repentance. The call to turn back to God is a recurring theme throughout Jeremiah's prophecies. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 44What is the meaning of 'Branch of the Lord'? 2 Kings 25:26 says the remaining people fled to Egypt, but why does neither the Bible nor contemporary sources detail the fate of this group? Jeremiah 11:18-23: How do these threats on Jeremiah's life align with the idea of divine protection for those who follow God's will? Why does Jeremiah in 44:2-6 attribute Jerusalem's fall solely to idol worship, while other passages cite Babylon's unstoppable conquest?Verse 11. - To cut off all Judah; i.e. the Judah in Egypt, not that in Babylon. Notice the qualification of this too absolute statement in vers. 14, 28. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore,לָכֵ֗ן (lā·ḵên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus this is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָאוֹת֙ (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, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc says: אָמַ֞ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say I will set שָׂ֥ם (śām) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set My face פָּנַ֛י (pā·nay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face to bring disaster לְרָעָ֑ה (lə·rā·‘āh) Preposition-l | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil and to cut off וּלְהַכְרִ֖ית (ū·lə·haḵ·rîṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Judah. יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links Jeremiah 44:11 NIVJeremiah 44:11 NLT Jeremiah 44:11 ESV Jeremiah 44:11 NASB Jeremiah 44:11 KJV Jeremiah 44:11 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 44:11 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 44:11 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 44:11 French Bible Jeremiah 44:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 44:11 Therefore thus says Yahweh of Armies (Jer.) |
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