Jeremiah 12:17

“But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Jeremiah 12:17

But if they will not obey, I will vtterly plucke vp, and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"But if they will not listen, then I will uproot that nation, uproot and destroy it, declares the LORD."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith Jehovah.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But if they will not give ear, then I will have that nation uprooted, and given to destruction, says the Lord.
- Basic English Bible

And if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith Jehovah.
- Darby Bible

But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.
- Webster's Bible

But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, says Yahweh.
- World English Bible

And if they do not hearken, Then I have plucked up that nation, Plucking up and destroying, An affirmation of Jehovah!'
- Youngs Literal Bible

But if they will not hearken, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith the LORD.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Jeremiah 12:17

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 12:17


12:16 If - If they will leave their idolatries, and learn to worship me, and swear by my name the Lord liveth, that is, pay that homage which they owe to the Divine being to me, the living and true God. Then - They shall have a portion among my people, which was eminently fulfilled in the conversion of the Gentiles.


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