Jeremiah 12:17

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

But if they will not give ear, then I will have that nation uprooted, and given to destruction, says the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if they will not hear, I will utterly pluck out and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.

Free Bible Version

But if they refuse to obey, then I will not only uproot that nation but I will completely destroy it, declares the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if they will not obey, then will I vtterly plucke vp, and destroy that nation, sayeth the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.

Translation for Translators

But I will expel any nation whose people refuse to obey me, and I will destroy that nation and its people. That will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if any do not listen, then I will uproot that nation. It will certainly be uprooted and destroyed—this is Yahweh's declaration.”

Noah Webster Bible

But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.

World English Bible

But if they will not hear, then I will pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it,” says Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

And if they do not hearken, Then I have plucked up that nation, Plucking up and destroying, An affirmation of Jehovah!'

Context

A Message for Israel’s Neighbors

¹⁶And if they will diligently learn the ways of My people and swear by My name, saying, ‘As surely as the LORD lives’—just as they once taught My people to swear by Baal—then they will be established among My people.¹⁷But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”

Summary

Jeremiah 12:17 speaks of God's promise to restore His people Israel if they repent and return to Him. It emphasizes the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commands in order to receive His blessings and protection. The verse conveys God's desire for reconciliation and renewal, showing His mercy and willingness to forgive those who seek Him. Ultimately, it highlights the theme of restoration and redemption through God's grace and the faithfulness of His covenant with His people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

(Isa 60:12). Many of these figurative acts being either not possible, or not probable, or decorous, seem to have existed only in the mind of the prophet as part of his inward vision. [So CALVIN]. The world he moved in was not the sensible, but the spiritual, world. Inward acts were, however, when it was possible and proper, materialized by outward performance but not always, and necessarily so. The internal act made a naked statement more impressive and presented the subject when extending over long portions of space and time more concentrated. The interruption of Jeremiah's official duty by a journey of more than two hundred miles twice is not likely to have literally taken place. Next: Jeremiah Chapter 13

Jeremiah 12:17

A Message for Israel’s Neighbors

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

But if they will not obey, then I will uproot that nation; I will uproot it and destroy it, declares the LORD.”

American Standard Version (1901)

But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English

But if they will not give ear, then I will have that nation uprooted, and given to destruction, says the Lord.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But if they will not hear, I will utterly pluck out and destroy that nation, saith the Lord.

Free Bible Version

But if they refuse to obey, then I will not only uproot that nation but I will completely destroy it, declares the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

But if they will not obey, then will I vtterly plucke vp, and destroy that nation, sayeth the Lord.

King James (Authorized) Version

But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.

Translation for Translators

But I will expel any nation whose people refuse to obey me, and I will destroy that nation and its people. That will surely happen because I, Yahweh, have said it.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

But if any do not listen, then I will uproot that nation. It will certainly be uprooted and destroyed—this is Yahweh's declaration.”

Noah Webster Bible

But if they will not obey, I will utterly pluck up and destroy that nation, saith the LORD.

World English Bible

But if they will not hear, then I will pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it,” says Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation

And if they do not hearken, Then I have plucked up that nation, Plucking up and destroying, An affirmation of Jehovah!'

Jeremiah 12:17

Verse

Context

A Message for Israel’s Neighbors

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Jeremiah 12:17

A Message for Israel’s Neighbors

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes