Jeremiah 44:29

KJV1611 – Modern English

And this shall be a sign to you, says the LORD, that I will punish you in this place, that you may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    This will be the sign to you,’ declares the LORD, ‘that I will punish you in this place so that you may know that my words will surely stand against you for harm:

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And this shall be a sign unto you, saith the LORD, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And this shall be the sign unto you, saith Jehovah, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And this shall be a sign unto you, saith the LORD, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Take this for a token, that I wil viset you in this place (saieth the LORDE) and that ye maye knowe, how that I (without doute) wil perfourne my purpose vpon you,) to punysh you.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And this shal be a signe vnto you, saith the Lord, whe I visit you in this place, that ye may know that my words shal surely stand against you for euill.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Take this for a token, that I wyll visite you in this place saith the Lorde, and that ye may knowe howe that I without doubt wyl perfourme my purpose vpon you, to punishe you.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And this [shall be] a sign unto you, saith the LORD, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    This shall be the sign to you, says Yahweh, that I will punish you in this place, that you may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    `And this `is' to you the sign -- an affirmation of Jehovah -- that I am seeing after you in this place, so that ye know that My words are certainly established against you for evil;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And this shall be the sign unto you, saith Jehovah, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And this shall be the sign unto you, saith Jehovah, that I will punish you in this place, that ye may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And this will be the sign to you, says the Lord, that I will give you punishment in this place, so that you may see that my words will certainly have effect against you for evil:

  • World English Bible (2000)

    This shall be the sign to you, says Yahweh, that I will punish you in this place, that you may know that my words shall surely stand against you for evil:

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Moreover the LORD says,‘I will make something happen to prove that I will punish you in this place. I will do it so that you will know that my threats to bring disaster on you will prove true.

Referenced Verses

  • Prov 19:21 : 21 There are many plans in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
  • Isa 40:8 : 8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.
  • Jer 44:30 : 30 Thus says the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaoh Hophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of those who seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and who sought his life.
  • Matt 24:15-16 : 15 Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (whoever reads, let him understand), 16 then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.
  • Matt 24:32-34 : 32 Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch is yet tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So likewise, when you see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 34 Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things are fulfilled.
  • Mark 13:14-16 : 14 But when you see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let the reader understand,) then let them that are in Judea flee to the mountains: 15 And let him who is on the housetop not go down into the house, nor enter in, to take anything out of his house: 16 And let him who is in the field not turn back again to take up his garment.
  • Luke 21:20-21 : 20 And when you shall see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are in the midst of it depart out, and let not those who are in the countries enter into it.
  • Luke 21:29-33 : 29 And he spoke to them a parable: Behold the fig tree and all the trees; 30 When they now shoot forth, you see and know of your own selves that summer is now near at hand. 31 So likewise, when you see these things come to pass, know that the kingdom of God is near at hand. 32 Truly I say to you, This generation shall not pass away until all is fulfilled. 33 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.
  • 1 Sam 2:34 : 34 And this shall be a sign to you, that shall come upon your two sons, on Hophni and Phinehas; they shall both die on the same day.

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