For thus saith the LORD unto the king's house of Judah; Thou art Gilead unto me, and the head of Lebanon: yet surely I will make thee a wilderness, and cities which are not inhabited.
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The verse 6 is found in chapter 22 of Jeremiah. The word addressed to the royal house establishes a criterion for evaluating government: practice justice, rescue the oppressed, and do not shed innocent blood. Davidic identity is not an automatic privilege; it is linked to obedience. Jerusalem’s destruction will be explained by abandoning these responsibilities.
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Compare Jeremiah 22:6 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.
Denn so spricht der HERR von dem Hause des Königs in Juda: Ein Gilead bist du mir, ein Haupt im Libanon. Was gilt's? ich will dich zur Wüste und die Einwohner ohne Städte machen.
Porque así ha dicho Jehová sobre la casa del rey de Judá: Galaad eres tú para mí, y cabeza del Líbano: empero de cierto te pondré en soledad, y ciudades deshabitadas.
Porque así dice Jehová acerca de la casa del rey de Judá: «Eres para mí Galaad, la cumbre del Líbano; sin embargo, te convertiré en un desierto, en ciudades deshabitadas.
Car ainsi parle l'Eternel sur la maison du roi de Juda: Tu es pour moi comme Galaad, comme le sommet du Liban; Mais certes, je ferai de toi un désert, Une ville sans habitants.
Perciocchè, così ha detto il Signore intorno alla casa del re di Giuda: Tu mi sei stata come Galaad, come la sommità del Libano; se io non ti riduco in deserto, in città disabitate.
Porque assim diz o SENHOR acerca da casa do rei de Judá: Tu és para mim Gileade, e a cabeça do Líbano; mas por certo que farei de ti um deserto e cidades desabitadas.
耶和華論到 猶大 王的家如此說: 「我看你如 基列 , 如 黎巴嫩 的山頂; 然而,我必使你變為曠野, 成為無人居住的城鎮。
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