Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
“Thus says the Lord God of Israel, ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard
King James Version
Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.
Holman Bible
“This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah I sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.
International Standard Version
"This is what the LORD God of Israel says: "Like these good figs, so I'll regard as good the exiles of Judah whom I sent from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.
A Conservative Version
Thus says LORD, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so I will regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.
American Standard Version
Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.
Amplified
“Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard as good the captives of Judah, whom I have sent from this place into the land of the Chaldeans.
Bible in Basic English
This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, has said: Like these good figs, so in my eyes will be the prisoners of Judah, whom I have sent from this place into the land of the Chaldaeans for their good.
Darby Translation
Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard for good them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans;
Julia Smith Translation
Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel: As these good figs, so will I know the captivity of Judah which I sent out of this place to the land of the Chaldeans for good.
King James 2000
Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel, 'Like these good figs, so I will regard as good the exiles of Judah whom I have sent away from this place [to the] land of [the] Chaldeans.
Modern King James verseion
So says Jehovah, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so I will acknowledge the exiles of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Thus sayeth the LORD the God of Israel: like as thou knowest the good figs, so shall I know the men led away, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for their profit:
NET Bible
"I, the Lord, the God of Israel, say: 'The exiles whom I sent away from here to the land of Babylon are like those good figs. I consider them to be good.
New Heart English Bible
"Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: 'Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.
The Emphasized Bible
Thus, saith Yahweh God of Israel, Like these good figs, so, will I regard them of Judah who are carried into captivity, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.
Webster
Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Like these good figs, so will I acknowledge them that are carried away captive of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans for their good.
World English Bible
Thus says Yahweh, the God of Israel: Like these good figs, so will I regard the captives of Judah, whom I have sent out of this place into the land of the Chaldeans, for good.
Youngs Literal Translation
Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, Like these good figs so do I acknowledge The removed of Judah -- that I sent from this place, To the land of the Chaldeans -- for good.
Themes
Fig tree » Fruit of, illustrative » (bad,) of wicked men
Pestilence » Who the lord sends pestilence upon
Interlinear
Towb
Galuwth
Shalach
Maqowm
'erets
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 24:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Two Baskets Of Figs
4
The word of Jehovah came to me, He said:
5 “Thus says the Lord God of Israel, ‘Like these good figs, so I will regard
Phrases
Cross References
Nahum 1:7
Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble! He knows (protects) (takes care of) those who take refuge in him.
Zechariah 13:9
I will bring the third part into the fire. I will refine them, as silver is refined, and I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will hear them. I will say: 'It is my people!' They will say: 'Jehovah is my God!'
Deuteronomy 8:16
He fed you in the desert with manna. Your fathers had never seen this. He did this in order to humble you and test you. But he also did this so that things would go well for you in the end.
Psalm 94:12-14
Jehovah, how happy are those you instruct, the ones to whom you teach your law!
Psalm 119:67
Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.
Psalm 119:71
It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I may learn your statutes.
Matthew 25:12
But he told them: 'I do not know you.'
John 10:27
My sheep hear my voice. I know them and they follow me.
Romans 8:28
We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
1 Corinthians 8:3
But if any man loves God, God knows him.
Galatians 4:9
Now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how is it that you turn back again to the weak and poor fundamental things? Do you want to slave for them all over again?
2 Timothy 2:19
The foundation of God stands firm having this seal: Jehovah knows those who belong to him, and: Everyone who names the name of Jehovah is to abstain from wickedness.
Hebrews 12:5-10
You have forgotten the exhortation that reasons with you as to sons: My son, do not despise (regard lightly) discipline from Jehovah and do not lose heart when he corrects you. (Proverbs 3:11, 12)
Revelation 3:19
I reprove and discipline those whom I love: be zealous therefore, and repent.