Jeremiah 5:2

And though they say, The LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 5:2

BSB

Although they say, 'As surely as the LORD lives,' they are swearing falsely."

AKJV

And though they say, The LORD lives; surely they swear falsely.

CPDV

For even though they say, 'As the Lord lives,' in this, too, they swear falsely."

ERV

And though they say, As the LORD liveth; surely they swear falsely.

NHEB

Though they say, 'As the LORD lives;' surely they swear falsely."

SMT

And if Jehovah lives, they will say, for this they will swear to a falsehood.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 5:2

AndthoughtheysayH559VerbTheLORDH3068Proper Name livethH2416surelytheyswearH7650 falselyH8267Noun Masculine

Commentary for Jeremiah 5:2

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

Overview of Jeremiah 5:2

Summary

People invoke God's name while lying

Place

Judah

Event

Exposure of false oath-taking

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC