Jeremiah 2:30

In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 2:30

BSB
"I have struck your sons in vain; they accepted no discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a voracious lion."
AKJV
In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
CPDV
I have struck your children to no effect; they have not accepted discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets. Your generation is like a raging lion.
ERV
In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
NHEB
"I have struck your children in vain. They received no correction. Your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
SMT
In vain did I strike your sons; they received no instruction: your sword consumed the prophets as a lion destroying.

Commentary for Jeremiah 2:30

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Overview of Jeremiah 2:30
Summary
Punishment fails to produce correction or change
Event
Punishments ignored and prophets killed
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Judgment