Jeremiah 19:6
New International Version
So beware, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when people will no longer call this place Topheth or the Valley of Ben Hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

New Living Translation
So beware, for the time is coming, says the LORD, when this garbage dump will no longer be called Topheth or the valley of Ben-Hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

English Standard Version
therefore, behold, days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place shall no more be called Topheth, or the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

Berean Standard Bible
So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

King James Bible
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.

New King James Version
therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “that this place shall no more be called Tophet or the Valley of the Son of Hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

New American Standard Bible
therefore, behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but rather the Valley of Slaughter.

NASB 1995
therefore, behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the valley of Ben-hinnom, but rather the valley of Slaughter.

NASB 1977
therefore, behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the valley of Ben-hinnom, but rather the valley of Slaughter.

Legacy Standard Bible
therefore, behold, days are coming,” declares Yahweh, “when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the valley of Ben-hinnom, but rather the valley of Slaughter.

Amplified Bible
therefore, listen very closely, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “when this place shall no longer be called Topheth or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

Christian Standard Bible
“ ‘Therefore, look, the days are coming —this is the LORD’s declaration—when this place will no longer be called Topheth and Ben Hinnom Valley, but Slaughter Valley.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Therefore, take note! The days are coming"—this is the LORD’s declaration—"when this place will no longer be called Topheth and the Valley of Hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

American Standard Version
therefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that this place shall no more be called Topheth, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of Slaughter.

Contemporary English Version
So watch out! Someday this place will no longer be called Topheth or Hinnom Valley. It will be called Slaughter Valley!

English Revised Version
therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Topheth, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of Slaughter.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"That is why the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the valley of Ben Hinnom. Instead, it will be called Slaughter Valley.

Good News Translation
So then, the time will come when this place will no longer be called Topheth or Hinnom Valley. Instead, it will be known as Slaughter Valley.

International Standard Version
"'"Therefore, days are coming," declares the LORD, "when this place will no longer be called Topheth, or the Valley of Hinnom, but rather the Valley of Slaughter.

Majority Standard Bible
So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

NET Bible
So I, the LORD, say: "The time will soon come that people will no longer call this place Topheth or the Hinnom Valley. But they will call this valley the Valley of Slaughter!

New Heart English Bible
therefore, look, the days come," says the LORD, "that this place shall no more be called Topheth, nor The Valley of Ben Hinnom, but The Valley of Slaughter.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.

World English Bible
Therefore, behold, the days come,” says Yahweh, “that this place will no more be called ‘Topheth’, nor ‘The Valley of the son of Hinnom’, but ‘The valley of Slaughter’.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore, behold, days are coming,” a declaration of YHWH, “and this place is no longer called The Tophet and Valley of the Son of Hinnom, but Valley of the Slaughter.

Young's Literal Translation
'Therefore, lo, days are coming -- an affirmation of Jehovah -- and this place is not called any more, Tophet, and Valley of the son of Hinnom, but, Valley of slaughter.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this, behold, the days coming, says Jehovah, and it shall no more be called to this place Tophet, and The valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of Slaughter.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore behold the days come, saith the Lord, that this place shall no more be called Topheth, nor the valley of the son of Ennom, but the valley of slaughter.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, behold, the days are approaching, says the Lord, when this place will no longer be called Topheth, or the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter.

New American Bible
Therefore, days are coming—oracle of the LORD—when this place will no longer be called Topheth, or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but rather, the Valley of Slaughter.

New Revised Standard Version
therefore the days are surely coming, says the LORD, when this place shall no more be called Topheth, or the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of Slaughter.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore, behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when this place shall no more be called Taphat, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, behold, days are coming, says LORD JEHOVAH, and this place will not be called again Taphat and “The Valley in BarHennom”, but only “The Valley of the Slain”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Topheth, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when this place shall no more be called, The fall and burial-place of the son of Ennom, but, The burial-place of slaughter.
Audio Bible



Context
The Broken Jar
5They have built high places to Baal on which to burn their children in the fire as offerings to Baal—something I never commanded or mentioned, nor did it even enter My mind. 6So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth or the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter. 7And in this place I will ruin the plans of Judah and Jerusalem. I will make them fall by the sword before their enemies, by the hands of those who seek their lives, and I will give their carcasses as food to the birds of the air and the beasts of the earth.…

Cross References
2 Kings 23:10
He also desecrated Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so that no one could sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire to Molech.

Jeremiah 7:31-32
They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so they could burn their sons and daughters in the fire—something I never commanded, nor did it even enter My mind. / So behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when this place will no longer be called Topheth and the Valley of Ben-hinnom, but the Valley of Slaughter. For they will bury the dead in Topheth until there is no more room.

Ezekiel 23:37-39
For they have committed adultery, and blood is on their hands. They have committed adultery with their idols. They have even sacrificed their children, whom they bore to Me, in the fire as food for their idols. / They have also done this to Me: On that very same day, they defiled My sanctuary and profaned My Sabbaths. / On the very day they slaughtered their children for their idols, they entered My sanctuary to profane it. Yes, they did this inside My house.

2 Chronicles 28:3
Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Ben-hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.

2 Chronicles 33:6
He sacrificed his sons in the fire in the Valley of Ben-hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and consulted mediums and spiritists. He did great evil in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger.

Leviticus 18:21
You must not give any of your children to be sacrificed to Molech, for you must not profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.

Leviticus 20:2-5
“Tell the Israelites, ‘Any Israelite or foreigner living in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech must be put to death. The people of the land are to stone him. / And I will set My face against that man and cut him off from his people, because by giving his offspring to Molech, he has defiled My sanctuary and profaned My holy name. / And if the people of the land ever hide their eyes and fail to put to death the man who gives one of his children to Molech, ...

Isaiah 30:33
For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze.

Isaiah 66:24
“As they go forth, they will see the corpses of the men who have rebelled against Me; for their worm will never die, their fire will never be quenched, and they will be a horror to all mankind.”

Psalm 106:37-38
They sacrificed their sons and their daughters to demons. / They shed innocent blood—the blood of their sons and daughters, whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan, and the land was polluted with blood.

Deuteronomy 12:31
You must not worship the LORD your God in this way, because they practice for their gods every abomination which the LORD hates. They even burn their sons and daughters in the fire as sacrifices to their gods.

Deuteronomy 18:10
Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, practices divination or conjury, interprets omens, practices sorcery,

Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Matthew 23:33
You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell?

Mark 9:43-48
If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two hands and go into hell, into the unquenchable fire. / where ‘their worm never dies, and the fire is never quenched.’ / If your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. ...


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore, behold, the days come, said the LORD, that this place shall no more be called Tophet, nor The valley of the son of Hinnom, but The valley of slaughter.

this.

Jeremiah 19:2,11
And go forth unto the valley of the son of Hinnom, which is by the entry of the east gate, and proclaim there the words that I shall tell thee, …

Jeremiah 7:32,33
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that it shall no more be called Tophet, nor the valley of the son of Hinnom, but the valley of slaughter: for they shall bury in Tophet, till there be no place…

Joshua 15:8
And the border went up by the valley of the son of Hinnom unto the south side of the Jebusite; the same is Jerusalem: and the border went up to the top of the mountain that lieth before the valley of Hinnom westward, which is at the end of the valley of the giants northward:

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So behold
The phrase "So behold" serves as a divine alert, a call to attention from God Himself. In Hebrew, the word "behold" is often translated from "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which is used to draw the listener's focus to an important announcement or revelation. This is a common prophetic introduction, emphasizing the certainty and significance of what follows. It is a reminder that God's words are not to be taken lightly, and they demand our full attention and reverence.

the days are coming
This phrase is a prophetic formula indicating the certainty of future events. In the Hebrew context, it is often used to introduce a divine promise or judgment. It underscores the inevitability of God's plans, which are not bound by human timelines but are assured in His divine sovereignty. This serves as both a warning and a promise, depending on the context, and here it is a forewarning of impending judgment.

declares the LORD
The phrase "declares the LORD" is a solemn affirmation of divine authority. In Hebrew, "declares" is often translated from "נְאֻם" (ne'um), which is used to convey the utterance of God. This is not merely a statement but a divine proclamation, underscoring that the message comes directly from Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God of Israel. It is a reminder of God's ultimate authority and the weight of His words.

when this place
"This place" refers specifically to the geographical and spiritual location under judgment. In the context of Jeremiah 19, it is the Valley of Ben Hinnom, a site associated with idolatry and child sacrifice. The specificity of "this place" highlights the directness of God's judgment against particular sins and locations, emphasizing that God is aware of and will address specific acts of disobedience.

will no longer be called
The phrase "will no longer be called" indicates a change in identity and purpose. In biblical times, names held significant meaning, often reflecting the character or destiny of a place or person. The renaming signifies a transformation brought about by divine intervention, often as a result of judgment or redemption. It underscores the power of God to redefine and repurpose according to His will.

Topheth or the Valley of Ben Hinnom
"Topheth" and "the Valley of Ben Hinnom" are synonymous with idolatry and abomination in ancient Israel. Topheth, derived from a root meaning "fireplace" or "place of burning," was a site where children were sacrificed to pagan gods. The Valley of Ben Hinnom, located south of Jerusalem, became a symbol of judgment and hell (Gehenna in Greek). This historical context highlights the severity of Israel's apostasy and the justness of God's impending judgment.

but the Valley of Slaughter
The renaming to "the Valley of Slaughter" signifies the coming judgment and destruction. The Hebrew word for "slaughter" (הֲרֵגָה, heregah) conveys a sense of mass killing and devastation. This transformation from a place of idolatrous sacrifice to a site of divine retribution serves as a stark warning of the consequences of turning away from God. It is a sobering reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine justice.

(6) Tophet.--See Notes on Jeremiah 7:31-32.

Verse 6. - (Comp. Jeremiah 7:32.) Tophet; rather, the Tophet (see on Jeremiah 7:31).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So
לָכֵ֞ן (lā·ḵên)
Adverb
Strong's 3651: So -- thus

behold,
הִנֵּֽה־ (hin·nêh-)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the days
יָמִ֤ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

are coming,
בָּאִים֙ (bā·’îm)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

declares
נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5002: An oracle

the LORD,
יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

when this
הַזֶּ֥ה (haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

place
לַמָּק֨וֹם (lam·mā·qō·wm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

will no
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

longer
ע֛וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

be called
יִקָּרֵא֩ (yiq·qā·rê)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

Topheth
הַתֹּ֖פֶת (hat·tō·p̄eṯ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8612: Topheth -- a place South of Jerusalem

or the valley
וְגֵ֣יא (wə·ḡê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1516: A valley

of Ben-hinnom,
בֶן־ (ḇen-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

but
כִּ֖י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the Valley
גֵּ֥יא (gê)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1516: A valley

of Slaughter.
הַהֲרֵגָֽה׃ (ha·hă·rê·ḡāh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2028: A slaughter


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