Jeremiah 23:34

And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 23:34

BSB

As for the prophet or priest or anyone who claims, 'This is the burden of the LORD,' I will punish that man and his household.

AKJV

And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.

CPDV

And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people who say, 'The burden of the Lord!' I will visit upon that man and upon his house.

ERV

And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.

NHEB

As for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, who shall say, "The burden of the LORD," I will even punish that man and his house.

SMT

And the prophet and the priest and the people which shall say, The burden of Jehovah, and I reviewed upon that man, and upon his house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 23:34

AndasfortheprophetH5030Noun MasculineandthepriestH3548Noun MasculineandthepeopleH5971Noun MasculinethatshallsayH559VerbTheburdenH4853oftheLORDH3068Proper NameIwillevenpunishH6485VerbthatmanH376Noun MasculineandhishouseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 23:34

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

Overview of Jeremiah 23:34

Summary

Those claiming burden suffer personal household punishment.

Event

God punishes false burden-claimers

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC