Jeremiah 27:12

I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 27:12

BSB

And to Zedekiah king of Judah I spoke the same message: "Put your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon; serve him and his people, and live!

AKJV

I spoke also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.

CPDV

And I spoke to Zedekiah, the king of Judah, according to all these words, saying: "Subject your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and you will live.

ERV

And I spake to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.

NHEB

I spoke to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, "Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.

SMT

And to Zedekiah king of Judah I spake according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks into the yoke of the king of Babel, and serve him and his people, and live.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 27:12

IspakeH1696VerbalsotoZedekiahH6667Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun MasculineofJudahH3063Proper Name MasculineaccordingtoallthesewordsH1697Noun Masculine sayingH559Verb BringH935VerbyournecksH6677Noun MasculineundertheyokeH5923Noun MasculineofthekingH4428Noun MasculineofBabylonH894Proper Name LocationandserveH5647VerbhimandhispeopleH5971Noun MasculineandliveH2421Verb

Commentary for Jeremiah 27:12

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

Overview of Jeremiah 27:12

Summary

King urged to submit to Babylon for continued life

Event

Zedekiah urged to submit

Estimated Time Period

c. 605 BC