Jeremiah 27:11
But the nations that bring their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him, those will I let remain still in their own land, saith the Lord; and they shall till it, and dwell therein.
Context
This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 27 connects to 9 cross-references. Jeremiah wears a yoke as a sign, declaring God has given all lands to Nebuchadnezzar. Nations should submit to the Babylonian yoke rather than listen to false prophets promising liberation. The temple vessels will not be returned soon as the …
Other Translations
But the nation that shall bring their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him, that nation will I let remain in their own land, saith Jehovah; and they shall till it, and dwell therein.
And the nation that causeth its neck to enter into the yoke of the king of Babylon, and hath served him--I have left it on its ground--an affirmation of Jehovah--and it hath tilled it, and dwelt in it.'
But as for that nation which puts its neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon and becomes his servant, I will let that nation keep on in its land, farming it and living in it, says the Lord.
Cross References
He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but …
Thus saith the Lord to me; Make thee bonds and yokes, and put them upon thy neck,
And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king …
I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke …
Thus saith the Lord, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by …
And Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan sware unto them and to their men, saying, Fear not …
Even all the Jews returned out of all places whither they were driven, and came to the land of Judah, …
If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull you down, and I …
Be not afraid of the king of Babylon, of whom ye are afraid; be not afraid of him, saith the …