Jeremiah 21:8

And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 21:8

BSB

Furthermore, you are to tell this people that this is what the LORD says: 'Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

AKJV

And to this people you shall say, Thus said the LORD; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

CPDV

And to this people, you shall say: Thus says the Lord: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

ERV

And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the LORD: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

NHEB

To this people you shall say, "Thus says the LORD: 'Look, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.

SMT

And to this people thou shalt say, Thus said Jehovah, Behold me giving before your face the way of life and the way of death.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 21:8

AnduntothispeopleH5971Noun MasculinethoushaltsayH559VerbThussaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper NameBeholdIsetH5414Verb beforeH6440Noun MasculineyouthewayH1870Noun MasculineoflifeH2416andthewayH1870Noun MasculineofdeathH4194Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 21:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Jeremiah 21:8

Summary

Choice presented between life and demise

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Life and death options presented

Estimated Time Period

c. 588 BC