Jeremiah 5:29

Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 5:29

BSB

Should I not punish them for these things?" declares the LORD. "Should I not avenge Myself on such a nation as this?

AKJV

Shall I not visit for these things? said the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

CPDV

Shall I not visit against these things, says the Lord? Or shall my soul not take vengeance on a nation of this kind?

ERV

shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

NHEB

"Shall I not punish for these things?" says the LORD. "Shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

SMT

For these things shall I not review? says Jehovah: or shall not my soul be avenged upon a nation such as this?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 5:29

ShallInotvisitH6485VerbforthesethingssaithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NameshallnotmysoulH5315Noun FemininebeavengedH5358VerbonsuchanationH1471asthis

Commentary for Jeremiah 5:29

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Jeremiah 5:29

Summary

God promises punishment for systematic injustice

Event

God declares intention to punish

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC