Jeremiah 27:5
New International Version
With my great power and outstretched arm I made the earth and its people and the animals that are on it, and I give it to anyone I please.

New Living Translation
With my great strength and powerful arm I made the earth and all its people and every animal. I can give these things of mine to anyone I choose.

English Standard Version
“It is I who by my great power and my outstretched arm have made the earth, with the men and animals that are on the earth, and I give it to whomever it seems right to me.

Berean Standard Bible
By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.

King James Bible
I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it unto whom it seemed meet unto me.

New King James Version
‘I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are on the ground, by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and have given it to whom it seemed proper to Me.

New American Standard Bible
‘I have made the earth, mankind, and the animals which are on the face of the earth by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and I will give it to the one who is pleasing in My sight.

NASB 1995
“I have made the earth, the men and the beasts which are on the face of the earth by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and I will give it to the one who is pleasing in My sight.

NASB 1977
“I have made the earth, the men and the beasts which are on the face of the earth by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and I will give it to the one who is pleasing in My sight.

Legacy Standard Bible
“I have made the earth, the men, and the animals which are on the face of the earth by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and I will give it to the one who is right in My eyes.

Amplified Bible
“I have made the earth, the men and the animals that are on the face of the earth by My great power and by My outstretched arm, and I will give it to whomever pleases Me.

Christian Standard Bible
“By my great strength and outstretched arm, I made the earth, and the people, and animals on the face of the earth. I give it to anyone I please.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
By My great strength and outstretched arm, I made the earth, and the people, and animals on the face of the earth. I give it to anyone I please.

American Standard Version
I have made the earth, the men and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm; and I give it unto whom it seemeth right unto me.

Contemporary English Version
and with my power I created the earth, its people, and all animals. I decide who will rule the earth,

English Revised Version
I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm; and I give it unto whom it seemeth right unto me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
'I used my great strength and my powerful arm to make the earth along with the people and the animals on it. I give it to anyone I please.

Good News Translation
"By my great power and strength I created the world, human beings, and all the animals that live on the earth; and I give it to anyone I choose.

International Standard Version
"By my great power and outstretched arm I made the earth, mankind, and the animals that are on the face of the earth, and I give it to whomever I see fit.

Majority Standard Bible
By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please.

NET Bible
"I made the earth and the people and animals on it by my mighty power and great strength, and I give it to whomever I see fit.

New Heart English Bible
"I have made the earth, the men and the animals that are on the surface of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm; and I give it to whom it seems right to me.

Webster's Bible Translation
I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my out-stretched arm, and have given it to whom it seemed meet to me.

World English Bible
‘I have made the earth, the men, and the animals that are on the surface of the earth by my great power and by my outstretched arm. I give it to whom it seems right to me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Thus you say to your lords, I have made the earth with man, and the livestock that [are] on the face of the earth, by My great power, and by My outstretched arm, and I have given it to whom it has been right in My eyes.

Young's Literal Translation
Thus do ye say unto your lords, I -- I have made the earth with man, and the cattle that are on the face of the earth, by My great power, and by My stretched-out arm, and I have given it to whom it hath been right in Mine eyes.

Smith's Literal Translation
I made the earth, the man and the cattle which are upon the face of the earth, by my great power and by mine arm stretched forth, and I gave it to whom was right in mine eyes.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I made the earth, and the men, and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power, and by my stretched out arm: and I have given it to whom it seemed good in my eyes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I made the earth, and the men and beasts which are upon the face of the earth, by my great strength and by my outstretched arm. And I have given it to whomever it was pleasing in my eyes.

New American Bible
It was I who made the earth, human being and beast on the face of the earth, by my great power, with my outstretched arm; and I can give them to whomever I think fit.

New Revised Standard Version
It is I who by my great power and my outstretched arm have made the earth, with the people and animals that are on the earth, and I give it to whomever I please.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I have made the earth and the men and the beasts that are upon the ground by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and I have given it to whom it seemed good in my sight.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I have made the Earth and the children of men and the animals upon the face of the Earth by my great power and by my high arm, and I have given it to him who is beautiful in my eyes
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the face of the earth, by My great power and by My outstretched arm; and I give it unto whom it seemeth right unto Me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I have made the earth by my great power, and with my high arm, and I will give it to whomsoever it shall seem good in mine eyes.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Yoke of Nebuchadnezzar
4Give them a message from the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, to relay to their masters: 5By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. 6So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him.…

Cross References
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Psalm 24:1-2
A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. / For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

Isaiah 45:12
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

Acts 17:24
The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples made by human hands.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Exodus 20:11
For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, but on the seventh day He rested. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.

Job 41:11
Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine.

Revelation 4:11
“Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.”

Isaiah 42:5
This is what God the LORD says—He who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and its offspring, who gives breath to the people on it and life to those who walk in it:

1 Corinthians 10:26
for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”

Psalm 89:11
The heavens are Yours, and also the earth. The earth and its fullness You founded.

Deuteronomy 10:14
Behold, to the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, and the earth and everything in it.

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Hebrews 1:10
And: “In the beginning, O Lord, You laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of Your hands.


Treasury of Scripture

I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are on the ground, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and have given it to whom it seemed meet to me.

made.

Jeremiah 10:11,12
Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens…

Jeremiah 32:17
Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:

Jeremiah 51:15
He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

and have.

Genesis 1:29,30
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat…

Genesis 9:2,3
And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered…

Deuteronomy 2:7,8,19
For the LORD thy God hath blessed thee in all the works of thy hand: he knoweth thy walking through this great wilderness: these forty years the LORD thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing…

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Jeremiah 27
1. By the type of bonds and yokes he prophesies the subduing of the neighbor kings
8. He exhorts them to yield, and not to believe the false prophets.
12. The like he does to Zedekiah.
19. He foretells the remnant of the vessels shall be carried to Babylon,














By My great power
This phrase emphasizes the omnipotence of God, underscoring His supreme authority and ability to accomplish His will. The Hebrew word for "power" here is "koach," which denotes strength, force, and ability. In the context of Jeremiah, this power is not just physical might but also the divine authority to govern the universe. Historically, this reflects the understanding of God as the ultimate ruler, whose power surpasses all earthly kings and empires. It serves as a reminder to the Israelites and to us today that God's power is unmatched and is the source of all creation and authority.

and outstretched arm
The imagery of an "outstretched arm" is a recurring motif in the Hebrew Bible, symbolizing God's active intervention in the world. The Hebrew term "zeroa" conveys strength and might, often used in contexts where God delivers or rescues His people. This phrase evokes the Exodus narrative, where God delivered Israel from Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm (Deuteronomy 5:15). It reassures believers of God's willingness and ability to act on behalf of His people, demonstrating His personal involvement in the affairs of the world.

I made the earth
This declaration asserts God's role as the Creator. The Hebrew verb "asah" means to make or fashion, indicating intentionality and purpose in creation. This statement is foundational to the biblical worldview, affirming that the earth and everything in it are the work of God's hands. It challenges any notion of random existence, instead presenting a universe crafted with divine intention. For the original audience, this was a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty over all creation, reinforcing their trust in His plans and purposes.

and the men and beasts on the face of the earth
Here, the scope of God's creation is expanded to include all living beings. The Hebrew words "adam" (men) and "behemah" (beasts) encompass humanity and the animal kingdom, highlighting the diversity and complexity of life that God has brought into existence. This phrase underscores the interconnectedness of all creation under God's dominion. It serves as a reminder of humanity's place within the created order, entrusted with stewardship but ultimately subject to the Creator's authority.

and I give it to whom I please
This statement reflects God's sovereign right to distribute the earth and its resources according to His will. The Hebrew verb "natan" means to give or bestow, indicating a deliberate act of granting authority or possession. This underscores the biblical principle that all authority and ownership are derived from God. Historically, this was a message to the nations surrounding Israel, asserting that their power was not inherent but granted by God. For believers, it is a call to humility and recognition of God's ultimate control over the affairs of the world, encouraging trust in His perfect wisdom and timing.

(5) I have made the earth . . .--The pronoun is emphatic. For "upon the ground" read on the face of the earth, and for "it seemed meet unto me" it seemed meet to my eyes. The "stretched-out arm" is a phrase specially characteristic of the Book of Deuteronomy (Deuteronomy 4:34; Deuteronomy 5:15; Deuteronomy 7:19; Deuteronomy 26:8), and may be noted among the many traces of its influence on Jeremiah's language. The whole preface, which rises to a height of rhythmic loftiness not common in Jeremiah's writings, asserts the truth that the Creator of the material world is also the ruler over the kingdoms of the earth. For a like utterance of the same thought, see Amos 4:13; Amos 9:6. . . . Verses 5, 6. - Jehovah is the Creator and Proprietor of the earth and all that is therein. Therefore he can give any part of it to whomsoever he will. Therefore, Jeremiah being his trustworthy prophet, the kings are called upon to take notice that Jehovah has transferred their kingdoms to Nebuchadnezzar. Observe, in Jeremiah 27-29. the form employed is not "Nebuchadnezzar," but "Nebuchadnezzar" (so also Jeremiah 34:1; Jeremiah 39:5). (See on Jeremiah 21:7.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
By My great
הַגָּד֔וֹל (hag·gā·ḏō·wl)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1419: Great, older, insolent

power
בְּכֹחִי֙ (bə·ḵō·ḥî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3581: A small reptile (of unknown species)

and outstretched
הַנְּטוּיָ֑ה (han·nə·ṭū·yāh)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular
Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend

arm,
וּבִזְרוֹעִ֖י (ū·ḇiz·rō·w·‘î)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force

I
אָנֹכִ֞י (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

made
עָשִׂ֣יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the earth
הָאָ֗רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and the men
הָאָדָ֤ם (hā·’ā·ḏām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being

and
וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-)
Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

beasts
הַבְּהֵמָה֙ (hab·bə·hê·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the face
פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê)
Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

of [it],
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

and I give it
וּנְתַתִּ֕יהָ (ū·nə·ṯat·tî·hā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to whom
לַאֲשֶׁ֖ר (la·’ă·šer)
Preposition-l | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I please.
יָשַׁ֥ר (yā·šar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3474: To be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperous


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