Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So now, be sure of this: You will die by the sword, famine and plague in the place where you want to go to settle.” New Living Translation So you can be sure that you will die from war, famine, and disease in Egypt, where you insist on going.” English Standard Version Now therefore know for a certainty that you shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence in the place where you desire to go to live.” Berean Standard Bible Now therefore, know for sure that by sword and famine and plague you will die in the place where you desire to go to reside.” Berean Literal Bible And now, know you⁺ for sure that by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence you⁺ will die in the place where you⁺ delight to go to dwell there. King James Bible Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go and to sojourn. New King James Version Now therefore, know certainly that you shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence in the place where you desire to go to dwell.” New American Standard Bible And now you shall know for certain that you will die by the sword, by famine, or by plague in the place where you desire to go to reside. NASB 1995 Therefore you should now clearly understand that you will die by the sword, by famine and by pestilence, in the place where you wish to go to reside. NASB 1977 Therefore you should now clearly understand that you will die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, in the place where you wish to go to reside. Legacy Standard Bible So now, you should clearly know that you will die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, in the place where you desire to go to sojourn. Amplified Bible Now therefore know for certain that you will die by the sword, by famine, and by virulent disease in the land [of Egypt] where you wish to reside [temporarily]. Berean Annotated Bible Now therefore, know for sure that by sword and famine and plague you⁺ will die in the place where you⁺ desire to go to reside.” Christian Standard Bible Now therefore, know for certain that by the sword, famine, and plague you will die in the place where you desired to go to stay for a while.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Now therefore, know for certain that by the sword, famine, and plague you will die in the place where you desired to go to live for a while.” American Standard Version Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go to sojourn there. Contemporary English Version And so, you will die in Egypt from war, hunger, and disease. English Revised Version Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go to sojourn there. GOD'S WORD® Translation But now, you need to know that you will die in wars, famines, or plagues in the place where you want to go and live." Good News Translation So then, remember this: you will die in war or of starvation or disease in the land where you want to go and live." International Standard Version Now, be fully aware that you will die by the sword, by famine, and by plague in the place where you want to settle." NET Bible So now be very sure of this: You will die from war, starvation, or disease in the place where you want to go and live." New Heart English Bible Now therefore know certainly that you shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place where you desire to go to live there." Webster's Bible Translation Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go and to sojourn. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleNow therefore, know for sure that by sword and famine and plague you will die in the place where you desire to go to reside.” World English Bible Now therefore know certainly that you will die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence in the place where you desire to go to live.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, certainly know that by sword, by famine, and by pestilence you die, in the place that you have desired to go to sojourn there.” Berean Literal Bible And now, know you⁺ for sure that by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence you⁺ will die in the place where you⁺ delight to go to dwell there. Young's Literal Translation And now, know ye certainly that by sword, by famine, and by pestilence ye die, in the place that ye have desired to go in to sojourn there.' Smith's Literal Translation And now knowing, ye shall know that by sword and by famine and by death ye shall die in the place where ye desired to go to sojourn there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow therefore know certainly that you shall die by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence in the place to which you desire to go to dwell there. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, know with certainty now, that you will die by the sword, and by famine, and by pestilence, in the place which you wish to enter so that you may live there.” New American Bible Have no doubt about this: you shall die by the sword, famine, and disease in the place where you want to go and live. New Revised Standard Version Be well aware, then, that you shall die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence in the place where you desire to go and settle.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow therefore know certainly that you shall die by sword, by famine, and by pestilence in the place where you desire to go to live. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Now know that with sword and with starvation and with plague you shall die in the place which you want to enter, to dwell there OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now therefore know certainly that ye shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place whither ye desire to go to sojourn there.' Brenton Septuagint Translation Now therefore ye shall perish by sword and by famine, in the place which ye desire to go into to dwell there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warning Against Going to Egypt…21For I have told you today, but you have not obeyed the voice of the LORD your God in all He has sent me to tell you. 22Now therefore, know for sure that by sword and famine and plague you will die in the place where you desire to go to reside.” Cross References Now therefore, know for sure Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” Jeremiah 44:28 Those who escape the sword will return from Egypt to Judah, few in number, and the whole remnant of Judah who went to dwell in the land of Egypt will know whose word will stand, Mine or theirs! Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” that by sword and famine and plague Jeremiah 14:12 Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry; although they may offer burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Instead, I will finish them off by sword and famine and plague.” Jeremiah 24:10 And I will send against them sword and famine and plague, until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’” Jeremiah 27:8 As for the nation or kingdom that does not serve Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and does not place its neck under his yoke, I will punish that nation by sword and famine and plague, declares the LORD, until I have destroyed it by his hand. you will die Ezekiel 33:8 If I say to the wicked, ‘O wicked man, you will surely die,’ but you do not speak out to dissuade him from his way, then that wicked man will die in his iniquity, yet I will hold you accountable for his blood. Ezekiel 3:18 If I say to the wicked man, ‘You will surely die,’ but you do not warn him or speak out to warn him from his wicked way to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, and I will hold you responsible for his blood. Ezekiel 18:4 Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. in the place where you desire to go to reside.” Jeremiah 44:12 And I will take away the remnant of Judah who have resolved to go to the land of Egypt to reside there; they will meet their end. They will all fall by the sword or be consumed by famine. From the least to the greatest, they will die by sword or famine; and they will become an object of cursing and horror, of vilification and reproach. Jeremiah 44:13 I will punish those who live in the land of Egypt, just as I punished Jerusalem, by sword and famine and plague, Jeremiah 44:14 so that none of the remnant of Judah who have gone to reside in Egypt will escape or survive to return to the land of Judah, where they long to return and live; for none will return except a few fugitives.” Deuteronomy 28:15-68 If, however, you do not obey the LORD your God by carefully following all His commandments and statutes I am giving you today, all these curses will come upon you and overtake you: / You will be cursed in the city and cursed in the country. / Your basket and kneading bowl will be cursed. … 2 Kings 25:1-21 So in the ninth year of Zedekiah’s reign, on the tenth day of the tenth month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his entire army. They encamped outside the city and built a siege wall all around it. / And the city was kept under siege until King Zedekiah’s eleventh year. / By the ninth day of the fourth month, the famine in the city was so severe that the people of the land had no food. … Ezekiel 33:27-29 Tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘As surely as I live, those in the ruins will fall by the sword, those in the open field I will give to be devoured by wild animals, and those in the strongholds and caves will die by plague. / I will make the land a desolate waste, and the pride of her strength will come to an end. The mountains of Israel will become desolate, so that no one will pass through. / Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I have made the land a desolate waste because of all the abominations they have committed.’ Lamentations 4:11-13 The LORD has exhausted His wrath; He has poured out His fierce anger; He has kindled a fire in Zion, and it has consumed her foundations. / The kings of the earth did not believe, nor any people of the world, that an enemy or a foe could enter the gates of Jerusalem. / But this was for the sins of her prophets and the guilt of her priests, who shed the blood of the righteous in her midst. Treasury of Scripture Now therefore know certainly that you shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, in the place where you desire to go and to sojourn. know Jeremiah 42:17 So shall it be with all the men that set their faces to go into Egypt to sojourn there; they shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: and none of them shall remain or escape from the evil that I will bring upon them. Jeremiah 43:11 And when he cometh, he shall smite the land of Egypt, and deliver such as are for death to death; and such as are for captivity to captivity; and such as are for the sword to the sword. Ezekiel 5:3,4 Thou shalt also take thereof a few in number, and bind them in thy skirts… in the Hosea 9:6 For, lo, they are gone because of destruction: Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them: the pleasant places for their silver, nettles shall possess them: thorns shall be in their tabernacles. to go and to sojourn. Jump to Previous Certainty Clearly Desire Desired Die Disease End Famine Food Live Pestilence Plague Pleased Reside Settle Short Sojourn Sure Sword Understand Want Whither WishJump to Next Certainty Clearly Desire Desired Die Disease End Famine Food Live Pestilence Plague Pleased Reside Settle Short Sojourn Sure Sword Understand Want Whither WishJeremiah 42 1. Johanan desires Jeremiah to enquire of God, promising obedience to his will.7. Jeremiah assures him of safety in Judea; 13. and destruction in Egypt. 19. He reproves their hypocrisy. Now therefore, know for sure This phrase serves as a solemn warning and a call to certainty. It emphasizes the inevitability of the consequences that are about to be described. In the biblical context, it reflects the prophetic authority of Jeremiah, who is delivering God's message. The certainty of God's word is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in Isaiah 55:11, where God's word is said to accomplish what He desires. that by sword and famine and plague you will die in the place where you desire to go to reside Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, known for his prophecies concerning the destruction of Jerusalem and the subsequent exile of the Jewish people. He is often called the "weeping prophet" due to his deep sorrow over the fate of his people. 2. The Remnant of Judah The group of Israelites who remained in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. They sought guidance from Jeremiah about whether to flee to Egypt for safety. 3. Egypt The place where the remnant of Judah desired to flee, seeking refuge from the Babylonian threat. Historically, Egypt was often seen as a place of refuge but also a place of bondage and idolatry. 4. Sword, Famine, and Plague These are the three forms of judgment that God declares will follow the remnant if they disobey His command to stay in Judah. They symbolize the comprehensive nature of divine judgment. 5. Babylonian Conquest The historical backdrop of this passage, where Babylon, under King Nebuchadnezzar, conquered Jerusalem, leading to the exile of many Jews. Teaching Points Obedience to God's WordThe remnant's desire to flee to Egypt despite God's warning highlights the importance of trusting and obeying God's instructions, even when they seem counterintuitive. Consequences of Disobedience The promise of sword, famine, and plague serves as a stark reminder that disobedience to God leads to severe consequences. It underscores the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment. Trust in God's Protection The remnant's fear of staying in Judah reflects a lack of trust in God's ability to protect them. Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God rather than in human solutions. The Danger of Seeking Worldly Refuge Egypt symbolizes reliance on worldly powers and solutions. Christians are reminded to seek refuge in God rather than in the temporary security offered by the world. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The passage affirms God's control over nations and events. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is sovereign, even in times of judgment. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 42:22?2. How does Jeremiah 42:22 warn against disobedience to God's guidance? 3. What consequences are highlighted in Jeremiah 42:22 for not heeding God's word? 4. How can Jeremiah 42:22 be connected to other warnings in Scripture? 5. How should believers apply the warning in Jeremiah 42:22 to their lives today? 6. What steps can you take to ensure obedience to God's direction in your life? 7. What does Jeremiah 42:22 reveal about God's response to disobedience? 8. How does Jeremiah 42:22 challenge our understanding of divine justice? 9. Why is the warning in Jeremiah 42:22 significant for believers today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 42? 11. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? 12. How do we address the discrepancy between Jeremiah 27's portrayal of divine judgment on nations and archaeological findings that may not support widespread destruction or subjugation? 13. Jeremiah 42:14-16: Is there archaeological or external evidence supporting the fate of those who fled to Egypt, as described in these verses? 14. Where is the archaeological evidence that all exiles in Egypt faced the disastrous fate prophesied in Jeremiah 44:12-14? What Does Jeremiah 42:22 Mean Now therefore• The phrase bridges all that God has just spoken through Jeremiah (Jeremiah 42:10-21). Because the remnant asked for guidance and then hardened their hearts, the Lord moves from invitation to warning (cf. Joshua 24:14-15). • “Therefore” alerts us that divine consequences always flow from our choices—especially when we have been clearly shown the right path and refuse it (Proverbs 1:24-31). know for sure • God leaves no room for uncertainty. His words are not suggestions but settled fact (Isaiah 55:10-11). • The certainty stresses personal accountability; they cannot claim ignorance (Romans 1:20). • Similar emphatic warnings appear in Deuteronomy 28:58-59 and Ezekiel 33:33, underscoring that when God speaks, fulfillment is inevitable. that by sword and famine and plague • These three judgments often appear together as the Lord’s disciplinary arsenal against persistent rebellion (Jeremiah 14:12; 24:10; Ezekiel 5:12). • Sword—military invasion; famine—economic collapse; plague—disease: a comprehensive dismantling of every earthly security (Leviticus 26:25-26). • The sequence reminds us that disobedience opens multiple doors to destruction, not just one (Psalm 106:15). you will die • The outcome is final and physical. God is not describing mere discomfort but termination of life (Hebrews 10:26-31). • His justice is not capricious; the remnant had vowed to obey whatever He said (Jeremiah 42:5-6) yet planned the opposite. Breaking sworn obedience invites covenant curses (Deuteronomy 29:19-20). • The statement also exposes a false hope: they thought Egypt would guarantee survival, but only submission to God does that (Proverbs 14:12). in the place where you desire to go to reside • The “place” is Egypt (Jeremiah 42:14), symbolizing human schemes to escape hardship. • Desire does not equal divine approval (Numbers 11:4-6). When preference overrides obedience, the very refuge we choose becomes a tomb (Jeremiah 44:12-13). • God knows motives as well as actions (Jeremiah 17:10). He answers self-willed relocation with judgment right at the destination—there is no outrunning His sovereignty (Amos 9:2-4). summary Jeremiah 42:22 seals God’s verdict on a people determined to follow their own wisdom. Having rejected clear guidance, they must “know for sure” that the full triad of divine judgments—sword, famine, plague—will overtake them, ending in death right where they hoped to find safety. The verse underscores the absolute reliability of God’s Word, the futility of self-reliance, and the non-negotiable link between obedience and life. Hebrew Now therefore,וְעַתָּה֙ (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time know יָדֹ֣עַ (yā·ḏō·a‘) Verb - Qal - Infinitive absolute Strong's 3045: To know for sure תֵּֽדְע֔וּ (tê·ḏə·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3045: To know that כִּ֗י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction by the sword, בַּחֶ֛רֶב (ba·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword famine, בָּרָעָ֥ב (bā·rā·‘āḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger and plague וּבַדֶּ֖בֶר (ū·ḇad·de·ḇer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1698: A pestilence you will die תָּמ֑וּתוּ (tā·mū·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill in the place בַּמָּקוֹם֙ (bam·mā·qō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition where אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that you desire חֲפַצְתֶּ֔ם (ḥă·p̄aṣ·tem) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2654: To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire to go לָב֖וֹא (lā·ḇō·w) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to reside.” לָג֥וּר (lā·ḡūr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility Links Jeremiah 42:22 NIVJeremiah 42:22 NLT Jeremiah 42:22 ESV Jeremiah 42:22 NASB Jeremiah 42:22 KJV Jeremiah 42:22 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 42:22 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 42:22 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 42:22 French Bible Jeremiah 42:22 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 42:22 Now therefore know certainly that you shall (Jer.) |
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