Jeremiah 35:17

KJV

Therefore thus saith the Lord God of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them: because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.

— Jeremiah 35:17, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Jeremiah Chapter 35 connects to 10 cross-references. The Rechabites' faithfulness to their ancestor Jonadab's command never to drink wine is contrasted with Judah's unfaithfulness to God's commands. Because the Rechabites obeyed their human ancestor, they are promised their lineage will never end, while Judah faces judgment for …

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Other Translations

ASV

therefore thus saith Jehovah, the God of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will bring upon Judah and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem all the evil that I have pronounced against them; because I have spoken unto them, but they have not heard; and I have called unto them, but they have not answered.

YLT

therefore thus said Jehovah, God of Hosts, God of Israel: Lo, I am bringing in unto Judah, and unto all inhabitants of Jerusalem, all the evil that I have spoken against them, because I have spoken unto them, and they have not hearkened, yea, I call to them, and they have not answered.'

BBE

For this reason the Lord, the God of armies, the God of Israel, has said, See, I will send on Judah and on all the people of Jerusalem all the evil which I said I would do to them: because I sent my words to them, but they did not give ear; crying out to them, but they gave no answer.

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