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Verse 6

Jeremiah 6:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion.

American Standard Version (1901)

The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off.

Bible in Basic English

The fair and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will be cut off by my hand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I have likened the daughter of Sion to a beautiful and delicate woman.

Free Bible Version

Even though she is pretty and delightful, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue compared the daughter of Zion to a beautifull and daintie woman.

King James (Authorized) Version

I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

Translation for Translators

Jerusalem is like a beautiful pasture full of sheep, but it will soon be destroyed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The daughter of Zion, the beautiful and delicate woman, will be destroyed.

Noah Webster Bible

I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman .

World English Bible

I will cut off the beautiful and delicate one, the daughter of Zion.

Young's Literal Translation

The comely and the delicate one I have cut off, The daughter of Zion.

Context

Jerusalem’s Final Warning

¹“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction. ²Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion. ³Shepherds and their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents all around her, each tending his own portion:

Summary

In Jeremiah 6:2, the prophet Jeremiah is instructed to warn the people of Judah about an impending disaster. The verse describes Jerusalem as a beautiful and well-populated city, but it is now filled with violence and wickedness. Despite its outward appearance, the city is spiritually corrupt and faces destruction due to its disobedience to God. This verse serves as a call to repentance and a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's ways.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

likened--rather, "I lay waste." Literally, "O comely and delicate one, I lay waste the daughter of Zion," that is, "thee." So Zac 3:9, "before Joshua," that is, "before thee" [MAURER].

Jeremiah 6:2

Jerusalem’s Final Warning

¹“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction. ²Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion. ³Shepherds and their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents all around her, each tending his own portion:

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Berean Standard Bible

Though she is beautiful and delicate, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion.

American Standard Version (1901)

The comely and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will I cut off.

Bible in Basic English

The fair and delicate one, the daughter of Zion, will be cut off by my hand.

Douay-Rheims 1899

I have likened the daughter of Sion to a beautiful and delicate woman.

Free Bible Version

Even though she is pretty and delightful, I will destroy the Daughter of Zion.

Geneva Bible 1599

I haue compared the daughter of Zion to a beautifull and daintie woman.

King James (Authorized) Version

I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman.

Translation for Translators

Jerusalem is like a beautiful pasture full of sheep, but it will soon be destroyed.

Unlocked Literal Bible

The daughter of Zion, the beautiful and delicate woman, will be destroyed.

Noah Webster Bible

I have likened the daughter of Zion to a comely and delicate woman .

World English Bible

I will cut off the beautiful and delicate one, the daughter of Zion.

Young's Literal Translation

The comely and the delicate one I have cut off, The daughter of Zion.