Thus saith the LORD; Take heed to yourselves, and bear no burden on the sabbath day, nor bring it in by the gates of Jerusalem;
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The verse 21 is found in chapter 17 of Jeremiah. Sabbath observance becomes a concrete test of covenant faithfulness. Jeremiah must proclaim the message at the gates of Jerusalem because even commercial activity expresses spiritual priorities. The promise of prosperity if they obey contrasts with the fire of judgment if they continue ignoring the command.
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Compare Jeremiah 17:21 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
So spricht der HERR: Hütet euch und tragt keine Last am Sabbattage durch die Tore hinein zu Jerusalem
Así ha dicho Jehová: Guardaos por vuestras vidas, y no traigáis carga en el día del sábado, para meter por las puertas de Jerusalem;
Así dice Jehová: cuídense, por su propia vida, de no llevar cargas en el día de reposo ni introducirlas por las puertas de Jerusalén.
Ainsi parle l'Eternel: Prenez garde à vos âmes; Ne portez point de fardeau le jour du sabbat, Et n'en introduisez point par les portes de Jérusalem.
Così ha detto il Signore: Guardatevi, sopra le anime vostre, di portare alcun carico, nè di farlo passare per le porte di Gerusalemme, nel giorno del sabato;
Assim diz o SENHOR: Guardai as vossas almas, e não tragais cargas no dia de sábado, nem as introduzais pelas portas de Jerusalém;
耶和華如此說:你們要謹慎,不可在安息日挑甚麼擔子進入 耶路撒冷 的城門,
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