Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand,

King James Version

The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

Holman Bible

The Lord of Hosts has sworn:

As I have purposed, so it will be;
as I have planned it, so it will happen.

International Standard Version

The LORD of the Heavenly Armies has sworn: "Surely as I have planned, that's what she will become; and just as I have determined, so will it remain

A Conservative Version

LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought, so shall it come to pass, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand,

American Standard Version

Jehovah of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

Amplified

The Lord of hosts has sworn [an oath], saying, “Just as I have intended, so it has certainly happened, and just as I have planned, so it will stand—

Bible in Basic English

The Lord has taken an oath, saying, My design will certainly come about, and my purpose will be effected:

Darby Translation

Jehovah of hosts hath sworn saying, Assuredly as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, it shall stand:

Julia Smith Translation

Jehovah of armies sware, saying, If not as I purposed thus it was, and as I counseled, this shall stand:

King James 2000

The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

Lexham Expanded Bible

Yahweh of hosts has sworn, saying, "{Surely} just as I have intended, so it shall be. And just as I have planned, it shall stand:

Modern King James verseion

Jehovah of Hosts has sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so it shall come to pass; and as I have purposed, it shall stand;

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The LORD of Hosts hath sworn an oath, saying: It shall come to pass as I have determined, and shall be fulfilled as I have devised.

NET Bible

The Lord who commands armies makes this solemn vow: "Be sure of this: Just as I have intended, so it will be; just as I have planned, it will happen.

New Heart English Bible

The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

The Emphasized Bible

Yahweh of hosts, hath sworn, saying, - Surely as I intended, so, hath it come to pass, And as I purposed, the same, shall stand: -

Webster

The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand.

World English Bible

Yahweh of Armies has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

Youngs Literal Translation

Sworn hath Jehovah of Hosts, saying, 'As I thought -- so hath it not been? And as I counselled -- it standeth;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
of hosts
צבאה צבא 
Tsaba' 
Usage: 483

שׁבע 
 
Usage: 186

דּמה 
Damah 
Usage: 30

so shall it come to pass and as I have purposed
יעץ 
Ya`ats 
Usage: 80

References

Context Readings

Oracle Of Judgment On Assyria

23 I will turn Babylon into a marsh. Porcupines will live there. I will sweep Babylon with a broom that will sweep everything away. I, the Sovereign Lord Jehovah have spoken. 24 The Lord of hosts has sworn saying, “Surely, just as I have intended so it has happened, and just as I have planned so it will stand, 25 In my land of Israel I will trample them on my mountains. I will free my people from the Assyrian yoke and from the burdens they have had to bear.

Cross References

Acts 4:28

They were there to do the things your hand and council foreordained to occur.

Job 23:13

But he is unchangeable and who can turn him? He does what he wants to do.

Proverbs 19:21

Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.

Exodus 17:16

Then Moses explained: This is because I depended on Jehovah. But in future generations, Jehovah will have to fight the Amalekites again.

Psalm 33:10

Jehovah nullifies the counsel of the nations. He frustrates the plans of the peoples.

Psalm 92:5

How great (spectacular) (excellent) are your works, O Jehovah! How very deep are your thoughts!

Psalm 110:4

Jehovah has taken an oath and will not change his mind: You are a priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against Jehovah!

Isaiah 46:10-11

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: 'My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.'

Jeremiah 23:20

The anger of Jehovah will not turn back until he has performed and carried out the purposes (intent) of his heart. In the last days you will clearly understand it.

Jeremiah 29:11

I know the plans (intentions) (thoughts) that I have for you, says Jehovah. They are plans (intentions) for peace and not disaster. They are intentions to give you a future filled with hope.

Jeremiah 44:26

But now listen to the vow that I, Jehovah, have made in my mighty name to all you in Judah and in Egypt: 'Never again will I let any of you use my name to make a vow by saying: I swear by the living God, Jehovah!'

Lamentations 3:37

Who is able to say something should occur if Jehovah has not ordered it.

Amos 8:7

Jehovah has sworn by the pride of Jacob: I will never forget any of their works.

Matthew 11:25

Then Jesus prayed: I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth. You have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and have revealed them to children. (Acts 2:36)

Ephesians 1:9

He made known to us the secret of his will, according to his good pleasure and purpose.

Hebrews 4:3

We who believe enter into the rest. As God said: I swore in my anger: 'They shall not enter into my rest.' Yet God's works were completed from the foundation of the world.

Hebrews 6:16-18

Men swear by someone greater then themselves: and an oath for confirmation to them puts an end to the problem.

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