Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their houses will be turned over to others, together with their fields and their wives, when I stretch out my hand against those who live in the land,” declares the LORD. New Living Translation Their homes will be turned over to their enemies, as will their fields and their wives. For I will raise my powerful fist against the people of this land,” says the LORD. English Standard Version Their houses shall be turned over to others, their fields and wives together, for I will stretch out my hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. King James Bible And their houses shall be turned unto others, with their fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD. New King James Version And their houses shall be turned over to others, Fields and wives together; For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land,” says the LORD. New American Standard Bible “Their houses shall be turned over to others, Their fields and their wives together; For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. NASB 1995 “Their houses shall be turned over to others, Their fields and their wives together; For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. NASB 1977 “And their houses shall be turned over to others, Their fields and their wives together; For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Their houses shall be turned over to others, Their fields and their wives together, For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land,” declares Yahweh. Amplified Bible “Their houses shall be turned over to others, Their fields and their wives together; For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land,” says the LORD. Christian Standard Bible Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out my hand against the inhabitants of the land. This is the LORD’s declaration. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land. This is the LORD’s declaration. American Standard Version And their houses shall be turned unto others, their fields and their wives together; for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith Jehovah. Contemporary English Version I'll punish the people of Judah and give to others their houses and fields, as well as their wives. I, the LORD, have spoken. English Revised Version And their houses shall be turned unto others, their fields and their wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Their households, their fields, and their wives will be turned over to others. I will use my power against those who live in the land," declares the LORD. Good News Translation Their houses will be given to others, and so will their fields and their wives. I am going to punish the people of this land. International Standard Version Their houses will be turned over to others— their fields and wives together— when I stretch out my hand against those who live in the land," declares the LORD. Majority Standard Bible Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,? declares the LORD. NET Bible Their houses will be turned over to others as will their fields and their wives. For I will unleash my power against those who live in this land," says the LORD. New Heart English Bible Their houses shall be turned to others, their fields and their wives together; for I will stretch out my hand on the inhabitants of the land," says the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation And their houses shall be turned to others, with their fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the LORD. World English Bible Their houses will be turned to others, their fields and their wives together; for I will stretch out my hand on the inhabitants of the land, says Yahweh.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd their houses have been turned to others, "" Fields and wives together, "" For I stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” "" A declaration of YHWH. Young's Literal Translation And their houses have been turned to others, Fields and wives together, For I stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land, An affirmation of Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation And their houses were turned to others, the fields and women together; for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of the earth, says Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd their houses shall be turned over to others, with their lands and their wives together: for I will stretch for my hand upon the inhabitants of the land, saith the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version And their houses will be given over to others, with both their lands and their wives. For I will extend my hand over the inhabitants of the earth, says the Lord. New American Bible Their houses will fall to others, their fields and their wives as well; For I will stretch forth my hand against those who dwell in the land—oracle of the LORD. New Revised Standard Version Their houses shall be turned over to others, their fields and wives together; for I will stretch out my hand against the inhabitants of the land, says the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTheir houses shall be given to others, with their fields and wives together; for I will stretch out my hand against the inhabitants of the land, says the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Their households shall be given to others, and the fields and the wives as one, because I lift my hands against the inhabitants of the land, says LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And their houses shall be turned unto others, Their fields and their wives together; For I will stretch out My hand upon the inhabitants of the land, Saith the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their houses shall be turned to others, with their fields and their wives together: for I will stretch out my hand upon the inhabitants of this land, saith the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem's Final Warning…11But I am full of the LORD’s wrath; I am tired of holding it back. “Pour it out on the children in the street, and on the young men gathered together. For both husband and wife will be captured, the old and the very old alike. 12Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. 13“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit.… Cross References Deuteronomy 28:30 You will be pledged in marriage to a woman, but another man will violate her. You will build a house but will not live in it. You will plant a vineyard but will not enjoy its fruit. Isaiah 13:16 Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses will be looted, and their wives will be ravished. Ezekiel 7:11 Their violence has grown into a rod to punish their wickedness. None of them will remain: none of their multitude, none of their wealth, and nothing of value. Ezekiel 7:21 And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. Ezekiel 7:24 So I will bring the most wicked of nations to take possession of their houses. I will end the pride of the mighty, and their holy places will be profaned. Zephaniah 1:13 Their wealth will be plundered and their houses laid waste. They will build houses but not inhabit them, and plant vineyards but never drink their wine. Amos 5:11 Therefore, because you trample on the poor and exact from him a tax of grain, you will never live in the stone houses you have built; you will never drink the wine from the lush vineyards you have planted. Micah 2:4 In that day they will take up a proverb against you and taunt you with this bitter lamentation: ‘We are utterly ruined! He has changed the portion of my people. How He has removed it from me! He has allotted our fields to traitors.’” Lamentations 5:2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners. Hosea 9:6 For even if they flee destruction, Egypt will gather them and Memphis will bury them. Their precious silver will be taken over by thistles, and thorns will overrun their tents. Matthew 24:17-18 Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak. Luke 21:5-6 As some of the disciples were remarking how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and consecrated gifts, Jesus said, / “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Mark 13:15-16 Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house. / And let no one in the field return for his cloak. Matthew 24:19 How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! Luke 21:23 How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people. Treasury of Scripture And their houses shall be turned to others, with their fields and wives together: for I will stretch out my hand on the inhabitants of the land, said the LORD. And their. Jeremiah 8:10 Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall inherit them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness, from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. Deuteronomy 28:30-33,39-43 Thou shalt betroth a wife, and another man shall lie with her: thou shalt build an house, and thou shalt not dwell therein: thou shalt plant a vineyard, and shalt not gather the grapes thereof… Isaiah 65:21,22 And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them… I will. 1 Chronicles 21:16 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces. Isaiah 5:25 Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. Isaiah 9:12,17,21 The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still… Jump to Previous Affirmation Declares Fields Hand Handed Houses Inhabitants Live Others Stretch Stretched Together Turned WivesJump to Next Affirmation Declares Fields Hand Handed Houses Inhabitants Live Others Stretch Stretched Together Turned WivesJeremiah 6 1. The enemies sent against Judah,4. encourage themselves. 6. God sets them on work because of their sins. 9. The prophet laments the judgments of God because of their sins. 18. He proclaims God's wrath. 26. He calls the people to mourn for the judgment on their sins. Their houses will be turned over to others This phrase indicates a divine judgment where the possessions of the people, specifically their homes, will be taken and given to others. In the context of ancient Israel, a house was not just a physical structure but a symbol of family stability and heritage. The loss of one's home would have been seen as a severe punishment and a sign of God's displeasure. This reflects the covenant curses outlined in Deuteronomy 28:30, where disobedience leads to losing one's home to foreigners. Historically, this prophecy was fulfilled during the Babylonian invasion when the Israelites were exiled, and their properties were occupied by others. their fields and wives as well for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by his deep emotional connection to the messages he delivered. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent disobedience and idolatry. Jeremiah's prophecies were directed primarily at this kingdom. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking through Jeremiah. He is portrayed as just and righteous, executing judgment on His people for their unfaithfulness. 4. The Inhabitants of the Land The people of Judah who are being warned of the coming judgment due to their sins and rebellion against God. 5. The Invading Forces Though not explicitly mentioned in this verse, the context of Jeremiah's prophecies includes the threat of invasion by foreign powers, particularly Babylon, as an instrument of God's judgment. Teaching Points The Consequences of DisobedienceThis verse serves as a stark reminder that persistent disobedience to God leads to severe consequences. It calls believers to examine their lives and repent of any known sin. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The verse highlights God's control over nations and events. Believers can trust that God is just and will ultimately bring about His purposes, even through difficult circumstances. The Importance of Covenant Faithfulness The loss of homes, fields, and families underscores the importance of remaining faithful to God's covenant. Believers are encouraged to prioritize their relationship with God above all else. The Call to Repentance Jeremiah's message is not just one of judgment but also of a call to repentance. Believers are urged to turn back to God and seek His mercy and forgiveness. Hope Beyond Judgment While this verse speaks of judgment, the broader message of Jeremiah includes hope and restoration for those who return to God. Believers can find comfort in God's promise of redemption.Verse 12. - Shall be turned; i.e. transferred. Their fields and wives. Wives are regarded as a property, as in Exodus 20:17 (comp. Deuteronomy 5:21). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Their housesבָֽתֵּיהֶם֙ (ḇāt·tê·hem) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1004: A house will be turned over וְנָסַ֤בּוּ (wə·nā·sab·bū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5437: To turn about, go around, surround to others, לַאֲחֵרִ֔ים (la·’ă·ḥê·rîm) Preposition-l | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 312: Hinder, next, other their fields שָׂד֥וֹת (śā·ḏō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 7704: Field, land and wives וְנָשִׁ֖ים (wə·nā·šîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female as well, יַחְדָּ֑ו (yaḥ·dāw) Adverb Strong's 3162: A unit, unitedly for כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I will stretch out אַטֶּ֧ה (’aṭ·ṭeh) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend My hand יָדִ֛י (yā·ḏî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand against עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the inhabitants יֹשְׁבֵ֥י (yō·šə·ḇê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the land,” הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Jeremiah 6:12 NIVJeremiah 6:12 NLT Jeremiah 6:12 ESV Jeremiah 6:12 NASB Jeremiah 6:12 KJV Jeremiah 6:12 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 6:12 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 6:12 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 6:12 French Bible Jeremiah 6:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 6:12 Their houses shall be turned to others (Jer.) |
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