Jeremiah 21:10

“For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Jeremiah 21:10

For I haue set my face against this citie for euill and not for good, saith the Lord; it shall be giuen into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burne it with fire.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"For I have set My face against this city for harm and not for good, declares the LORD. "It will be given into the hand of the king of Babylon and he will burn it with fire."'"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For I have set my face upon this city for evil, and not for good, saith Jehovah: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For my face is turned to this town for evil and not for good, says the Lord: it will be given into the hands of the king of Babylon, and he will have it burned with fire.
- Basic English Bible

For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith Jehovah: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.
- Darby Bible

For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.
- Webster's Bible

For I have set my face on this city for evil, and not for good, says Yahweh: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.
- World English Bible

For I have set My face against this city for evil, And not for good -- an affirmation of Jehovah. Into the hand of the king of Babylon it is given, And he hath burned it with fire.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For I have set My face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the LORD; it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Jeremiah 21:10

Wesley's Notes for Jeremiah 21:10


21:8 Behold - I tell you the way you should take, if you would save your lives.

21:9 His life - This is a proverbial expression, signifying a man's possession of his life as a prey, or booty recovered from the enemy.

21:12 Execute judgment - That is, justice, without partiality, and do it quickly.


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