Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Therefore, this is what the LORD says about the men of Anathoth who seek to kill you, all the while threatening you, "Don't prophesy in the name of the LORD so you won't die by our hand!"
New American Standard Bible
Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the men of
King James Version
Therefore thus saith the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:
Holman Bible
Therefore, here is what the Lord says concerning the people of Anathoth
A Conservative Version
Therefore thus says LORD concerning the men of Anathoth, who seek thy life, saying, Thou shall not prophesy in the name of LORD, that thou not die by our hand.
American Standard Version
Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Thou shalt not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, that thou die not by our hand;
Amplified
Therefore thus says the Lord regarding the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, “Do not prophesy in the name of the Lord, so that you will not die by our hand.”
Bible in Basic English
So this is what the Lord of armies has said about the men of Anathoth who have made designs against your life, saying, You are not to be a prophet in the name of the Lord, or death will overtake you by our hands:
Darby Translation
Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of Jehovah, that thou die not by our hand,
Julia Smith Translation
For this, thus said Jehovah, concerning the men of Anathoth seeking my soul, saying, Thou shalt not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, and thou shalt not die by our hand.
King James 2000
Therefore thus says the LORD of the men of Anathoth, that seek your life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that you die not by our hand:
Lexham Expanded Bible
{Therefore} thus says Yahweh concerning the people of Anathoth who seek your life, {saying}, "You shall not prophesy in the name of Yahweh {or} you will die by our hand."
Modern King James verseion
Therefore so says Jehovah of the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, Do not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, that you do not die by our hand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The LORD therefore spake thus of the citizens of Anathoth, that sought to slay me, saying, "Preach not unto us in the name of the LORD, or else thou shalt die of our hands."
NET Bible
Then the Lord told me about some men from Anathoth who were threatening to kill me. They had threatened, "Stop prophesying in the name of the Lord or we will kill you!"
New Heart English Bible
Therefore thus says the LORD concerning the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, "You shall not prophesy in the name of the LORD, that you not die by our hand;"
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore, Thus, saith Yahweh Concerning the men of Anathoth, who are seeking thy life, saying, - Thou shalt not prophesy in the name of Yahweh, So shalt thou not die by our hand:
Webster
Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the men of Anathoth, that seek thy life, saying, Prophesy not in the name of the LORD, that thou die not by our hand:
World English Bible
Therefore thus says Yahweh concerning the men of Anathoth, who seek your life, saying, You shall not prophesy in the name of Yahweh, that you not die by our hand;
Youngs Literal Translation
Therefore, thus said Jehovah concerning the men of Anathoth, who are seeking thy life, saying: Do not prophesy in the name of Jehovah, And thou dost not die by our hands.
Themes
Anathoth » City of refuge in benjamin » Prophecies against
Hindrances » Opposers » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Jeremiah » The prophet » Conspiracy against
Opposers » Opposers, hinder religious work » Seek to silence the prophets and religious leaders
Punishment of the The Wicked » On account of their » Persecuting
Interlinear
Baqash
Nephesh
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 11:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Warning For The People Of Anathoth
20 LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the righteous judge, the one who tests feelings and the heart, let me see your vengeance on them, for I've committed my cause to you. 21 Therefore, this is what the LORD says about the men of Anathoth who seek to kill you, all the while threatening you, "Don't prophesy in the name of the LORD so you won't die by our hand!" 22 Therefore, this is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "I'm about to punish them. The young men will die by the sword. Their sons and daughters will die by famine.
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 30:10
They say to the seers, "Don't see visions,' and to the prophets, "Don't give us visions of what is right! Instead, tell us welcome things, prophesy illusions,
Jeremiah 12:5-6
Indeed, if you run with others on foot, and they tire you out, how can you compete with horses? You are secure in a land at peace, but how will you do in the thicket of the Jordan?
Jeremiah 20:10
Indeed, I hear many people whispering, "Terror on every side. Denounce him, let's denounce him!" All my close friends watch my steps and say, "Perhaps he will be deceived, and we can prevail against him and take vengeance on him."
Amos 2:12
"But you forced the Nazirites to drink wine, and commanded the prophets, "You are not to prophesy!'
Jeremiah 20:1-2
When the priest Pashhur, Immer's son, who was the officer in charge of the LORD's Temple heard Jeremiah prophesying these words,
Jeremiah 26:8
As soon as Jeremiah finished saying everything that the LORD had commanded him to say to all the people, the priests, the prophets, and all the people seized him, telling him as they did: "You must certainly die!
Jeremiah 38:1-6
Mattan's son Shephatiah, Pashhur's son Gedaliah, Shelemiah's son Jucal, and Malchijah's son Pashhur heard the words that Jeremiah was speaking to all the people:
Amos 7:13-16
Don't prophesy anymore at Bethel, because it's the king's sanctuary and a temple of the kingdom."
Micah 2:6-11
To those who speak out, they will declare, "Don't prophesy to anyone!' so their shame won't go away.
Micah 7:6
The son disrespects his father, the daughter rebels against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law, and a man's enemies are the people of his own house.
Matthew 10:21
"Brother will hand brother over for execution, and a father his child. Children will rebel against parents and have them put to death.
Matthew 10:34-36
"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword!
Matthew 21:35
But the farmers took his servants and beat one, killed another, and attacked another with stones.
Matthew 22:6
The rest grabbed the king's servants, treated them brutally, and then killed them.
Matthew 23:34-37
"That is why I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will whip in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.
Luke 4:24
He added, "I tell all of you with certainty, a prophet is not accepted in his hometown.
Luke 13:33-34
But I must be on my way today, tomorrow, and the next day, because it's not possible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.'
Acts 7:51-52
"You stubborn people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just as your ancestors used to do.