Jeremiah 22:5
But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 22 connects to 10 cross-references. Jeremiah denounces the royal house: practice justice or this house will become a desolation. Shallum who was taken captive will not return. Jehoiakim who built his palace with unrighteous wages is condemned as a usurper. Coniah the son will be …
Other Translations
But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith Jehovah, that this house shall become a desolation.
And if ye do not hear these words, By myself I have sworn--an affirmation of Jehovah, That this house is for a desolation.
But if you do not give ear to these words, I give you my oath by myself, says the Lord, that this house will become a waste.
Cross References
But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath …
And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the Lord, and I spake unto you, rising up early …
Therefore will I do unto this house, which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place …
But if ye will not hearken unto me to hallow the sabbath day, and not to bear a burden, even …
Then will I make this house like Shiloh, and will make this city a curse to all the nations of …
Why hast thou prophesied in the name of the Lord, saying, This house shall be like Shiloh, and this city …
And the Chaldeans burned the king’s house, and the houses of the people, with fire, and brake down the walls …
The Lord God hath sworn by himself, saith the Lord the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, …
The Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works.
Shall not the land tremble for this, and every one mourn that dwelleth therein? and it shall rise up wholly …