Jeremiah 12:17
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 12 connects to 10 cross-references. Jeremiah's first confession: why do the wicked prosper? God's answer challenges Jeremiah to race with horses since harder things await. God will abandon his beloved heritage — the vineyard metaphor — but also promises restoration for neighboring nations who return …
Other Translations
But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith Jehovah.
And if they do not hearken, Then I have plucked up that nation, Plucking up and destroying, An affirmation of Jehovah!'
But if they will not give ear, then I will have that nation uprooted, and given to destruction, says the Lord.
Cross References
For the nation and kingdom that will not serve thee shall perish; yea, those nations shall be utterly wasted.
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and …
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: …
Thus saith the Lord against all mine evil neighbours, that touch the inheritance which I have caused my people Israel …
But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.
At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, …
And it shall come to pass, that like as I have watched over them, to pluck up, and to break …
But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
But she was plucked up in fury, she was cast down to the ground, and the east wind dried up …
In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord …