Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Is not my word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? New Living Translation Does not my word burn like fire?” says the LORD. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes a rock to pieces? English Standard Version Is not my word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? Berean Standard Bible “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” King James Bible Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? New King James Version “Is not My word like a fire?” says the LORD, “And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? New American Standard Bible “Is My word not like fire?” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer which shatters a rock? NASB 1995 “Is not My word like fire?” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer which shatters a rock? NASB 1977 “Is not My word like fire?” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer which shatters a rock? Legacy Standard Bible “Is not My word like fire?” declares Yahweh, “and like a hammer which shatters a rock? Amplified Bible “Is not My word like fire [that consumes all that cannot endure the test]?” says the LORD, “and like a hammer that breaks the [most stubborn] rock [in pieces]? Christian Standard Bible “Is not my word like fire”—this is the LORD’s declaration—“and like a hammer that pulverizes rock? Holman Christian Standard Bible “Is not My word like fire"—this is the LORD’s declaration—"and like a hammer that pulverizes rock? American Standard Version Is not my word like fire? saith Jehovah; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Contemporary English Version My words are a powerful fire; they are a hammer that shatters rocks. English Revised Version Is not my word like as fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? GOD'S WORD® Translation "Isn't my word like fire or like a hammer that shatters a rock?" asks the LORD. Good News Translation My message is like a fire and like a hammer that breaks rocks in pieces. International Standard Version "My message is like fire or like a hammer that shatters rock, is it not?" declares the LORD. Majority Standard Bible “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” NET Bible My message is like a fire that purges dross! It is like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces! I, the LORD, so affirm it! New Heart English Bible 'Isn't my word like fire?' says the LORD; 'and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? Webster's Bible Translation Is not my word like a fire? saith the LORD? and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? World English Bible “Isn’t my word like fire?” says Yahweh; “and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Is it not thus? My word [is] as fire,” "" A declaration of YHWH. “And as a hammer—it breaks a rock in pieces. Young's Literal Translation Is it not thus? My word is as a fire, An affirmation of Jehovah. And as a hammer -- it breaketh in pieces a rock. Smith's Literal Translation So is not my word as fire? says Jehovah; and as a hammer, it will break the rock in pieces. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAre not my words as a fire, saith the Lord: and as a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Catholic Public Domain Version Are not my words like a fire, says the Lord, and like a hammer crushing rock? New American Bible Is not my word like fire—oracle of the LORD— like a hammer shattering rock? New Revised Standard Version Is not my word like fire, says the LORD, and like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, my words issue like a fire, says the LORD, and like a hammer which breaks the rock in pieces. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, my words are going forth like fire, says LORD JEHOVAH, and like iron that cuts rock OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Is not My word like as fire? Saith the LORD; And like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, are not my words as fire? saith the Lord; and as an axe cutting the rock? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Lying Prophets…28Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. 29“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” 30“Therefore behold,” declares the LORD, “I am against the prophets who steal from one another words they attribute to Me.”… Cross References Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Matthew 4:4 But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” John 6:63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. 1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. Luke 24:32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us as He spoke with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” James 1:21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe. Psalm 19:7-11 The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. / The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. / The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous. ... Deuteronomy 32:2 Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. Treasury of Scripture Is not my word like as a fire? said the LORD; and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? like as. Jeremiah 5:14 Wherefore thus saith the LORD God of hosts, Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them. Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. Luke 24:32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Jump to Previous Affirmation Bits Breaketh Breaks Declares Fire Hammer Pieces Rock Shatters Smashing WordJump to Next Affirmation Bits Breaketh Breaks Declares Fire Hammer Pieces Rock Shatters Smashing WordJeremiah 23 1. He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock.5. Christ shall rule and save them. 9. Against false prophets; 33. and mockers of the true prophets. Is not My word like fire The phrase "Is not My word like fire," uses the Hebrew word "אֵשׁ" (esh) for "fire." In the ancient Near Eastern context, fire symbolizes purification, judgment, and the presence of God. Fire consumes impurities, leaving behind what is pure and valuable. In the context of Jeremiah, God's word is portrayed as a purifying force, burning away falsehood and sin. This imagery is powerful, suggesting that God's word is not passive but active, transformative, and purifying. It challenges believers to allow the word of God to refine their hearts and minds, burning away anything that does not align with His holiness. declares the LORD and like a hammer that shatters a rock? Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Is notהֲל֨וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no My word דְבָרִ֛י (ḏə·ḇā·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause like fire, כָּאֵ֖שׁ (kā·’êš) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and like a hammer וּכְפַטִּ֖ישׁ (ū·ḵə·p̄aṭ·ṭîš) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6360: A forge hammer that smashes יְפֹ֥צֵֽץ (yə·p̄ō·ṣêṣ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6327: To be dispersed or scattered a rock?” סָֽלַע׃ (sā·la‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5553: A craggy rock Links Jeremiah 23:29 NIVJeremiah 23:29 NLT Jeremiah 23:29 ESV Jeremiah 23:29 NASB Jeremiah 23:29 KJV Jeremiah 23:29 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 23:29 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 23:29 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 23:29 French Bible Jeremiah 23:29 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 23:29 Isn't my word like fire? 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