Jeremiah 27:4

And command them to say vnto their masters, Thus saith the Lord of hosts the God of Israel, Thus shall ye say vnto your masters:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"Command them {to go} to their masters, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, thus you shall say to your masters,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

and give them a charge unto their masters, saying, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, Thus shall ye say unto your masters:
- American Standard Version (1901)

And give them orders to say to their masters, This is what the Lord of armies, the God of Israel, has said: Say to your masters,
- Basic English Bible

And give them a charge unto their masters, saying, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Thus shall ye say unto your masters:
- Darby Bible

And command them to say to their masters, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say to your masters;
- Webster's Bible

and give them a command to their masters, saying, Thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, You shall tell your masters:
- World English Bible

And thou hast commanded them for their lords, saying, Thus said Jehovah of Hosts, God of Israel,
- Youngs Literal Bible

and give them a charge unto their masters, saying: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Thus shall ye say unto your masters:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 27:4

27:2 Thus saith - God commands the prophet to procure some yokes with bonds to make them more fast; and to put one of them upon his own neck, that therein he might be a type both to his own people, and also the people afterward mentioned, that they should be in bondage to the king of Babylon.

27:3 Of Edom - These nations were neighbours to the Jews, and their princes had their ambassadors resident in Jerusalem.