Jeremiah 47:6

O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 47:6

BSB
Alas, O sword of the LORD, how long until you rest? Return to your sheath; cease and be still!'
AKJV
O you sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere you be quiet? put up yourself into your scabbard, rest, and be still.
CPDV
O sharp sword of the Lord, how long will you be without rest? Enter your sheath; be refreshed and silenced.
ERV
O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard; rest, and be still.
NHEB
You sword of the LORD, "how long will it be before you be quiet? Put yourself into your sheath; rest, and be still."
SMT
Alas, thou sword of Jehovah, till when wilt thou rest? be gathered to thy sheath; be quiet and be still.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 47:6

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Commentary for Jeremiah 47:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 47:6
Summary
Prophet pleads with divine judgment to cease
Place
Philistia
Event
Prophet requests end to violence
Estimated Time Period
c. 605 BC
Category
Prayer