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Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
How happeneth it then, that thou hast not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which never leaveth of his prophesying?
New American Standard Bible
now then, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of
King James Version
Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?
Holman Bible
So now, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth who has been acting like a prophet among you?
International Standard Version
And now, why didn't you rebuke Jeremiah from Anathoth who prophesies to you?
A Conservative Version
Now therefore, why have thou not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who makes himself a prophet to you,
American Standard Version
Now therefore, why hast thou not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who maketh himself a prophet to you,
Amplified
now therefore [continued the letter from Shemaiah in Babylon to Zephaniah in Jerusalem], why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who prophesies to you?
Bible in Basic English
So why have you made no protest against Jeremiah of Anathoth, who is acting as a prophet to you?
Darby Translation
And now, why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, who maketh himself a prophet to you?
Julia Smith Translation
And now wherefore didst thou not reprove with Jeremiah of Anathoth prophesying to you?
King James 2000
Now therefore why have you not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, who makes himself a prophet to you?
Lexham Expanded Bible
and so then why have you not rebuked Jeremiah the Anathothite who exhibits the behavior of a prophet for you?
Modern King James verseion
Now therefore why have you not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, who prophesies to you?
NET Bible
You should have reprimanded Jeremiah from Anathoth who is pretending to be a prophet among you!
New Heart English Bible
Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who makes himself a prophet to you,
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, why, hast thou not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who is prophesying unto you?
Webster
Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, who maketh himself a prophet to you?
World English Bible
Now therefore, why have you not rebuked Jeremiah of Anathoth, who makes himself a prophet to you,
Youngs Literal Translation
And now, why hast thou not pushed against Jeremiah of Anathoth, who is making himself a prophet to you?
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 29:27
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Context Readings
Shemaiah's Letter To Zephaniah The Priest
26 'The LORD hath ordained thee to be priest instead of Jehoiada the priest, that thou shouldest be the chief in the house of the LORD above all prophets, and preachers, and that thou mightest put them in prison, or in the stocks. 27 How happeneth it then, that thou hast not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which never leaveth of his prophesying? 28 And beside all this, he hath sent us word unto Babylon, and told us plainly, that our captivity shall long endure: that we should build us houses to dwell therein, and to plant us gardens, that we might enjoy the fruit thereof.'
Cross References
Numbers 16:3
And they gathered themselves together against Moses and Aaron, and said unto them, "Ye have done enough. For all the multitude are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them. Why therefore heave ye yourselves up above the congregation of the LORD?"
2 Chronicles 25:16
And as the prophet spake to him, he said to the prophet, "Have men made thee of the king's counsel? Cease, lest thou be beaten." And the prophet ceased, and said, "I am sure that God hath taken counsel to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and obeyest not my counsel."
Jeremiah 1:1
These are the Sermons of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah the Priest, one of them that dwelt at Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:
Jeremiah 29:26
'The LORD hath ordained thee to be priest instead of Jehoiada the priest, that thou shouldest be the chief in the house of the LORD above all prophets, and preachers, and that thou mightest put them in prison, or in the stocks.
Jeremiah 43:2-3
Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah with all the proud persons, said unto Jeremiah, "Thou liest! The LORD our God hath not sent thee to speak unto us, that we should not go into Egypt, and dwell there:
Amos 7:12-13
And Amaziah said unto Amos, "Get thee hence, thou that canst see so well, and flee into the land of Judah. Get thee there thy living, and prophesy there:
Matthew 27:63
and said, "Sir, we remember that this deceiver said while he was yet alive, after three days I will arise again.
John 11:47-53
Then gathered the high priests and the Pharisees a council and said, "What do we? This man doeth many miracles.
Acts 4:17-21
But that it be noised no farther among the people, let us threaten and charge them that they speak henceforth to no man in this name."
Acts 5:28
saying, "Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? And behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and ye intend to bring this man's blood upon us."
Acts 5:40
And to him they agreed, and called the apostles, and beat them, and commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
2 Timothy 3:8
As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, even so do these resist the truth, men they are of corrupt minds, and lewd as concerning the faith: