Parallel Verses
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
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!"
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
O Jehovah of Hosts, you are a fair judge. You test motives and thoughts. I want to see you take revenge on them. For that reason I presented my case to you.
21 Therefore thus says the Lord concerning the men of
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 30:10
They say to the seers: Do not see the future. They say to those who have visions: 'Do not have visions that tell us what is right. Tell us what we want to hear. Prophesy illusions.
Jeremiah 12:5-6
Jehovah says: Jeremiah, if you get tired racing against people, how can you race against horses? If you cannot even stand up in open country, how will you manage in the thicket by the Jordan?
Jeremiah 20:10
For I have heard the whispering of many: Terror on every side! Denounce him; yes, let us denounce him! All my trusted friends are watching for my fall. They say: Perhaps he will be deceived, so that we may prevail against him and take our revenge on him.
Amos 2:12
But you gave the Nazirites wine to drink, and commanded the prophets, saying: 'Do Not Prophesy!'
Jeremiah 20:1-2
Pashhur the priest, son of Immer, who was chief officer in the house of Jehovah, heard Jeremiah prophesying these things.
Jeremiah 26:8
As soon as I had finished saying all that Jehovah commanded me to say, they grabbed me and shouted: You ought to be killed for this!
Jeremiah 38:1-6
Shephatiah son of Mattan, Gedaliah son of Pashhur, Jehucal son of Shelemiah, and Pashhur son of Malchiah heard what I was telling the people.
Amos 7:13-16
Do not prophesy any more at Bethel for it is the king's sanctuary, and it is a royal house.
Micah 2:6-11
Do not prophesy to me. They prophesy. But they will not prophesy these things.
Micah 7:6
The son dishonors the father. The daughter rises up against her mother and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man's enemies are the men of his own house.
Matthew 10:21
People will hand over their brothers to be put to death. Parents will oppose children and children will oppose parents, causing them to be put to death.
Matthew 10:34-36
Do not think I came to bring peace on the earth. I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
Matthew 21:35
The workmen attacked his servants, striking one with a stone and killing the other.
Matthew 22:6
The rest violently attacked his servants and put them to death.
Matthew 23:34-37
Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.
Luke 4:24
He continued: Truly I tell you no prophet is accepted (welcomed) (honored) in his own country.
Luke 13:33-34
I must go on my way today, tomorrow and the following day. It would not be right that a prophet perish outside of Jerusalem.
Acts 7:51-52
You obstinate men who are uncircumcised in heart and ears. You always resist the Holy Spirit as your fathers did.