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Jeremiah 1:16-18
International Standard Version
Jeremiah 1:16-18
International Standard Version
16 “I’ll pronounce my judgments against them
because of all their wickedness.
They have forsaken me,
they have burned incense to other gods,
and they have bowed down in worship
to the works of their own[a] hands.”[b]
The Lord’s Assurance to Jeremiah
17 “As for you, get ready![c] Stand up and tell them everything that I’ve commanded you. Don’t be frightened as you face them, or I’ll frighten you right in front of them.
18 “As for me, today I’m making you a fortified city, an iron pillar, and a bronze wall against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, against its princes, against its priests, and against the people of the land.
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- Jeremiah 1:16 The Heb. lacks own
- Jeremiah 1:16 I.e. idols
- Jeremiah 1:17 Lit. gird up your loins
Jeremiah 1:16-18
New International Version
Jeremiah 1:16-18
New International Version
16 I will pronounce my judgments(A) on my people
because of their wickedness(B) in forsaking me,(C)
in burning incense to other gods(D)
and in worshiping(E) what their hands have made.(F)
17 “Get yourself ready! Stand up and say(G) to them whatever I command you. Do not be terrified(H) by them, or I will terrify you before them. 18 Today I have made you(I) a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land—against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land.
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