Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Therefore thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Drink ye, and be drunken, and spue, and fall, and rise no more, because of the sword which I will send among you.
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Jeremiah 25:16
When they drink from it, they will stagger and go insane because of the wars that I am going to send them.'
Jeremiah 12:12
Across the entire desert highlands people have come to plunder. Jehovah has sent war to destroy the entire land. No one can live in peace.
Jeremiah 46:10
That day belongs to Jehovah of Hosts. It is a day of vengeance when he will take revenge on his enemies. His sword will devour until it has had enough, and it will drink their blood until it is full. The Almighty Jehovah of Hosts will offer them as sacrifices in the north by the Euphrates River.
Jeremiah 47:6
You cry out: Sword of Jehovah, how long will you keep on fighting? Go back into your sheath. Stay there and rest!
Jeremiah 50:35
A sword will kill the Babylonians and everyone who lives in Babylon, declares Jehovah. A sword will kill their officials and their wise men.
Deuteronomy 32:42
I will make my arrows drunk with blood. My sword will devour flesh with the blood of the slain and the captives, from the longhaired leaders of the enemy.
Ezekiel 21:4
I am going to kill the righteous people and the wicked people among you. That is why my sword will come out of its sheath to be used against everyone from the south to the north.
Ezekiel 24:21
Speak to the house of Israel. Tell them Jehovah says: 'I am about to profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the desire of your eyes and your delight. Your sons and your daughters whom you have left behind will fall by the sword.
General references
Jeremiah 25:16
When they drink from it, they will stagger and go insane because of the wars that I am going to send them.'
Jeremiah 30:16
That is why everyone who devours you will be devoured, and all your enemies will be taken away as captives. Those who looted you will be looted. Those who stole from you in war will have things stolen from them.