Jeremiah 22:5

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 22:5

BSB

But if you do not obey these words, then I swear by Myself, declares the LORD, that this house will become a pile of rubble.'"

AKJV

But if you will not hear these words, I swear by myself, said the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

CPDV

But if you will not listen to these words, I swear by myself, says the Lord, that this house will be in desolation.

ERV

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.

NHEB

But if you will not hear these words, I swear by myself, says the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation."

SMT

And if ye will not bear these words, by myself I sware, says Jehovah, that this house shall be for a desolation.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 22:5

ButifyewillnothearH8085thesewordsH1697Noun MasculineIswearH7650bymyselfsaithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NamethatthishouseH1004Noun MasculineshallbecomeadesolationH2723Noun Feminine

Commentary for Jeremiah 22:5

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

Overview of Jeremiah 22:5

Summary

Disobedience brings complete desolation

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Threatened destruction if disobedient

Estimated Time Period

c. 588 BC