Jeremiah 5:9

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Jeremiah 5:9

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: and shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

CPDV

Shall I not visit against these things, says the Lord? And shall my soul not take vengeance on a nation such as this?

ERV

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

NHEB

Shouldn't I punish them for these things?" says the LORD; "and shouldn't my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

SMT

For these shall I not review? says Jehovah; and shalt not my soul be avenged upon a nation such as this?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 5:9

ShallInotvisitH6485VerbforthesethingssaithH5002Noun MasculinetheLORDH3068Proper NameandshallnotmysoulH5315Noun FemininebeavengedH5358VerbonsuchanationH1471asthis

Commentary for Jeremiah 5:9

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

Overview of Jeremiah 5:9

Summary

God will avenge national sin

Place

Judah

Event

God declares intention to punish

Estimated Time Period

c. 600 BC