Jeremiah 29:16
What does Jeremiah 29:16 mean?
A plain-English look at Jeremiah 29:16 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Jeremiah 29:16 means
God now pivots to deliver a strong message concerning the inhabitants who remained in Jerusalem after the initial wave of exiles. He refers specifically to "the king that sitteth upon the throne of David" (King Zedekiah) and "all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity." This verse emphasizes the distinct fates of those already exiled and those still in Jerusalem, indicating that adherence to God's word results in different consequences. It serves as a stark reminder of ongoing judgment for disobedience in the homeland.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000thus saith Jehovah concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Know that thus saith the Lord of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901thus saith Jehovah concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949For this is what the Lord has said about the king who is seated on the seat of David's kingdom, and about all the people living in this town, your countrymen who have not gone out with you as prisoners;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Surely thus said Jehovah concerning the king who is sitting on the throne of David, and concerning all the people that is dwelling in this city, your brethren who went not forth with you in the removal;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752For thus saith the Lord to the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and to all the people that dwell in this city, to your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890yea, thus saith Jehovah concerning the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and concerning all the people that dwell in this city, your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;
Context
Moving from the exiles in Babylon, this verse shifts focus to those still in Jerusalem, particularly King Zedekiah and the remaining populace. It establishes the group upon whom divine judgment will fall. This sharp contrast between the exiles' future hope and Jerusalem's impending doom underscores the different consequences of obedience versus persistent rebellion, reinforcing the urgency of Jeremiah's message.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 17:12
Say now to the rebellious house, Know ye not what these things mean? tell them, Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, and took the king thereof, and the princes thereof, and brought them to him to Babylon.
- Ezekiel 22:31
Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I brought upon their heads, saith the Lord Jehovah.
- Jeremiah 38:2
Thus saith Jehovah, He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence; but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey, and he shall live.
- Ezekiel 24:1
Again, in the ninth year, in the tenth month, in the tenthdayof the month, the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
- Jeremiah 24:2
One basket had very good figs, like the figs that are first-ripe; and the other basket had very bad figs, which could not be eaten, they were so bad.
- Ezekiel 6:1
And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying,
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