Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
"If these laws cease to function in my presence," declares the LORD, "then the descendants of Israel will cease to be a nation in my presence for all time!"
New American Standard Bible
From before Me,” declares the Lord,
“Then the offspring of Israel also will
From being a nation before Me
King James Version
If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.
Holman Bible
this is the Lord’s declaration—
then also Israel’s descendants will cease
to be a nation before Me forever.
A Conservative Version
If these ordinances depart from before me, says LORD, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me forever.
American Standard Version
If these ordinances depart from before me, saith Jehovah, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.
Amplified
“If this fixed order departs
From before Me,” says the Lord,
“Then the descendants of Israel also will cease
From being a nation before Me forever.”
Bible in Basic English
If the order of these things before me is ever broken, says the Lord, then will the seed of Israel come to an end as a nation before me for ever.
Darby Translation
If those ordinances depart from before me, saith Jehovah, the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.
Julia Smith Translation
If these laws shall depart from my face, says Jehovah, also the seed of Israel shall cease from being a nation before me all the days.
King James 2000
If those fixed orders depart from before me, says the LORD, then the descendants of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me forever.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"If these rules would cease from {before me}," {declares} Yahweh, "also the offspring of Israel would cease from being a nation {before me} {forever}."
Modern King James verseion
if those ordinances depart from Me, says Jehovah, the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before Me forever.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Like as this ordinance shall never be taken out of my sight, sayeth the LORD: So shall the seed of Israel never cease, but always be a people before me.
NET Bible
The Lord affirms, "The descendants of Israel will not cease forever to be a nation in my sight. That could only happen if the fixed ordering of the heavenly lights were to cease to operate before me."
New Heart English Bible
"If these ordinances depart from before me," says the LORD, "then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me forever."
The Emphasized Bible
If these ordinances depart from before me, Declareth Yahweh, - the seed of Israel also, may cease from being a nation before me, all the days,
Webster
If those ordinances depart from before me, saith the LORD, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me for ever.
World English Bible
If these ordinances depart from before me, says Yahweh, then the seed of Israel also shall cease from being a nation before me forever.
Youngs Literal Translation
If these statutes depart from before Me, An affirmation of Jehovah, Even the seed of Israel doth cease From being a nation before Me all the days.
Interlinear
Paniym
Zera`
References
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 31:36
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Future Prosperity Of God's People
35 This is what the LORD says, who gives the sun for light by day, the laws that govern the moon and stars for light by night, and who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar. The LORD of the Heavenly Armies is his name: 36 "If these laws cease to function in my presence," declares the LORD, "then the descendants of Israel will cease to be a nation in my presence for all time!" 37 This is what the LORD says: "If the heavens could be measured above, or the foundations of the earth be searched out below, then I also would reject all the descendants of Israel because of everything they have done," declares the LORD.
Cross References
Isaiah 54:9-10
"For this is like the waters of Noah to me, when I swore that the waters of Noah would never again spread over the earth; so have I sworn that I won't be angry with you again and that I won't rebuke you.
Jeremiah 33:20-26
"This is what the LORD says: "If you could break my covenant with the day and night so that day and night wouldn't occur at the proper time,
Psalm 89:36-37
His dynasty will last forever and his throne will be like the sun before me.
Psalm 148:6
He set them in place to last forever and ever; he gave the command and will not rescind it.
Amos 9:8-9
Look! The eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom. I will destroy it from the face of the earth; but I will not totally destroy the house of Jacob," declares the LORD.
Deuteronomy 32:26
"I said, "I will scatter them, erasing their memory from the human race,
Psalm 72:5
May they fear you as long as the sun and moon shine from generation to generation.
Psalm 72:17
May his fame be eternal as long as the sun may his name endure, and may they be blessed through him, and may all nations call him blessed.
Psalm 102:28
May the descendants of your servants live securely, and may their children be established in your presence." Davidic
Psalm 119:89
Your word is forever, LORD; it is firmly established in heaven.
Jeremiah 46:28
"As for you, my servant Jacob, don't be afraid, and Israel, don't be dismayed," declares the LORD, "for I am with you. Indeed, I'll make an end of all the nations where I scattered you; but I won't make an end of you! I'll discipline you justly, but I'll certainly not leave you unpunished."