Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But I will completely uproot and destroy any of those nations that will not pay heed,'" says the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
But if they will not listen, then I will
King James Version
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.
Holman Bible
However, if they will not obey, then I will uproot and destroy that nation.”
This is the Lord’s declaration.
International Standard Version
But if they don't listen, then I'll completely uproot that nation and destroy it," declares the LORD.
A Conservative Version
But if they will not hear, then I will pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, says LORD.
American Standard Version
But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith Jehovah.
Amplified
But if [any nation] will not listen and obey, I will [completely] uproot and destroy that nation, says the Lord.”
Bible in Basic English
But if they will not give ear, then I will have that nation uprooted, and given to destruction, says the Lord.
Darby Translation
And if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
And if they will not hear, tearing up and destroying, I tore up that nation, says Jehovah.
King James 2000
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, says the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But if they do not listen, then {I will completely uproot and destroy that nation}." {declares} Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
But if they will not obey, I will uproot and destroy that nation, says Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But if they will not obey, then will I root out the same folk, and destroy them, sayeth the LORD."
New Heart English Bible
But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it,'" says the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
But if they will not hearken, Then will I Uproot that nation, Uproot, that I may destroy, - Declareth Yahweh.
Webster
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.
World English Bible
But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, says Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
And if they do not hearken, Then I have plucked up that nation, Plucking up and destroying, An affirmation of Jehovah!'
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 12:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Lord's Promise To Israel's Neighbors
16 But they must make sure you learn to follow the religious practices of my people. Once they taught my people to swear their oaths using the name of the god Baal. But then, they must swear oaths using my name, saying, "As surely as the Lord lives, I swear." If they do these things, then they will be included among the people I call my own. 17 But I will completely uproot and destroy any of those nations that will not pay heed,'" says the Lord.
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Cross References
Isaiah 60:12
Indeed, nations or kingdoms that do not serve you will perish; such nations will be totally destroyed.
Psalm 2:8-12
Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.
Jeremiah 12:14-17
"I, the Lord, also have something to say concerning the wicked nations who surround my land and have attacked and plundered the land that I gave to my people as a permanent possession. I say: 'I will uproot the people of those nations from their lands and I will free the people of Judah who have been taken there.
Jeremiah 18:7
There are times, Jeremiah, when I threaten to uproot, tear down, and destroy a nation or kingdom.
Jeremiah 31:28
In the past I saw to it that they were uprooted and torn down, that they were destroyed and demolished. But now I will see to it that they are built up and firmly planted. I, the Lord, affirm it!"
Ezekiel 19:12
But it was plucked up in anger; it was thrown down to the ground. The east wind dried up its fruit; its strong branches broke off and withered -- a fire consumed them.
Daniel 7:4-8
"The first one was like a lion with eagles' wings. As I watched, its wings were pulled off and it was lifted up from the ground. It was made to stand on two feet like a human being, and a human mind was given to it.
Daniel 11:4
Shortly after his rise to power, his kingdom will be broken up and distributed toward the four winds of the sky -- but not to his posterity or with the authority he exercised, for his kingdom will be uprooted and distributed to others besides these.
Zechariah 14:16-19
Then all who survive from all the nations that came to attack Jerusalem will go up annually to worship the King, the Lord who rules over all, and to observe the Feast of Tabernacles.
Luke 19:27
But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and slaughter them in front of me!'"
2 Thessalonians 1:8
With flaming fire he will mete out punishment on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
1 Peter 2:6-8
For it says in scripture, "Look, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and priceless cornerstone, and whoever believes in him will never be put to shame."