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NET Bible
They will surround Jerusalem like men guarding a field because they have rebelled against me," says the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
Because she has
King James Version
As keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
Holman Bible
like those who guard a field,
because she has rebelled against Me.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
International Standard Version
They have surrounded her like those guarding a field because they have rebelled against me,'" declares the LORD.
American Standard Version
As keepers of a field are they against her round about, because she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
Amplified
‘Like watchmen of a field they are against her on all sides,
Because she has rebelled against Me,’ says the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
Like keepers of a field they are against her on every side; because she has been fighting against me, says the Lord.
Darby Translation
As keepers of a field are they against her round about; for she hath been rebellious against me, saith Jehovah.
Julia Smith Translation
As watching a field they were against her from round about; for she embittered against me, says Jehovah.
King James 2000
Like keepers of a field, are they against her round about; because she has been rebellious against me, says the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Like watchers of a field they were against her from all around, because she has rebelled against me," {declares} Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
Like watchmen of a field, they are against her all around; because she rebelled against Me, says Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
They shall give them warning in every place, like as the watchmen in the field. For they have provoked me to wrath, sayeth the LORD.
New Heart English Bible
As keepers of a field, they are against her all around, because she has been rebellious against me,'" says the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
As the keepers of a field, have they come against her round about, - For against me, hath she rebelled, Declareth Yahweh.
Webster
As keepers of a field they are against her on all sides; because she hath been rebellious against me, saith the LORD.
World English Bible
As keepers of a field, they are against her all around, because she has been rebellious against me,'" says Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
As the keepers of a field They have been against her round about, For with Me she hath been rebellious, An affirmation of Jehovah.'
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Word Count of 19 Translations in Jeremiah 4:17
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Context Readings
An Invasion From The North
16 They are saying, 'Announce to the surrounding nations, "The enemy is coming!" Proclaim this message to Jerusalem: "Those who besiege cities are coming from a distant land. They are ready to raise the battle cry against the towns in Judah."' 17 They will surround Jerusalem like men guarding a field because they have rebelled against me," says the Lord. 18 "The way you have lived and the things you have done will bring this on you. This is the punishment you deserve, and it will be painful indeed. The pain will be so bad it will pierce your heart."
Cross References
Jeremiah 5:23
But these people have stubborn and rebellious hearts. They have turned aside and gone their own way.
2 Kings 25:1-4
So King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came against Jerusalem with his whole army and set up camp outside it. They built siege ramps all around it. He arrived on the tenth day of the tenth month in the ninth year of Zedekiah's reign.
Nehemiah 9:26
"Nonetheless they grew disobedient and rebelled against you; they disregarded your law. They killed your prophets who had solemnly admonished them in order to cause them to return to you. They committed atrocious blasphemies.
Nehemiah 9:30
You prolonged your kindness with them for many years, and you solemnly admonished them by your Spirit through your prophets. Still they paid no attention, so you delivered them into the hands of the neighboring peoples.
Isaiah 1:8
Daughter Zion is left isolated, like a hut in a vineyard, or a shelter in a cucumber field; she is a besieged city.
Isaiah 1:20-23
But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." Know for certain that the Lord has spoken.
Isaiah 30:9
For these are rebellious people -- they are lying children, children unwilling to obey the Lord's law.
Jeremiah 6:2-3
I will destroy Daughter Zion, who is as delicate and defenseless as a young maiden.
Lamentations 1:8
(Khet) Jerusalem committed terrible sin; therefore she became an object of scorn. All who admired her have despised her because they have seen her nakedness. She groans aloud and turns away in shame.
Lamentations 1:18
(Tsade) The Lord is right to judge me! Yes, I rebelled against his commands. Please listen, all you nations, and look at my suffering! My young women and men have gone into exile.
Ezekiel 2:3-7
He said to me, "Son of man, I am sending you to the house of Israel, to rebellious nations who have rebelled against me; both they and their fathers have revolted against me to this very day.
Daniel 9:7-19
"You are righteous, O Lord, but we are humiliated this day -- the people of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem and all Israel, both near and far away in all the countries in which you have scattered them, because they have behaved unfaithfully toward you.
Luke 19:43-44
For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and surround you and close in on you from every side.
Luke 21:20-24
"But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near.