Jeremiah 23:29

Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 23:29

BSB
"Is not My word like fire," declares the LORD, "and like a hammer that smashes a rock?"
AKJV
Is not my word like as a fire? said the LORD; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
CPDV
Are not my words like a fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer crushing rock?
ERV
Is not my word like as fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?
NHEB
Isn't my word like fire?' says the LORD; 'and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?
SMT
So is not my word as fire? says Jehovah; and as a hammer, it will break the rock in pieces.

Commentary for Jeremiah 23:29

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 23:29
Summary
God's message possesses transformative destructive power.
Event
God describes word's mighty effects
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Teaching