And I will do among you what I have never done, and the like of which I will never do again, because of all your abominations.
Parallel translations
- WEB I will do in you that which I have not done, and which I will not do any more the like, because of all your abominations.
- KJV And I will do in thee that which I have not done, and whereunto I will not do any more the like, because of all thine abominations.
- BSB Because of all your abominations, I will do to you what I have never done before and will never do again.
- NASB And because of all your abominations I will do among you what I have not done, and the like of which I will never do again.
- NLT Because of your detestable idols, I will punish you like I have never punished anyone before or ever will again.
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Quick answer
God will do to Jerusalem what He has never done and will never do again, because of her abominations. The judgment will be uniquely severe.
Overview
The Lord announces an unprecedented and unrepeatable judgment, fitting the unparalleled extent of Jerusalem's sin. The severity matches the depth of her idolatry and covenant betrayal. This unique outpouring of wrath underscores the gravity of sin and magnifies the mercy of the gospel, where unique wrath fell instead upon Christ for sinners.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Dan 9:12He has confirmed his words, which he spoke against us, and against our judges who judged us, by bringing on us a great evil; for under the whole sky, such has not been done as has been done to Jerusalem.
- Matt 24:21for then there will be great oppression, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be.
- Amos 3:2“I have only chosen you of all the families of the earth. Therefore I will punish you for all of your sins.”
- Lam 4:6For the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the sin of Sodom, That was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands were laid on her.
- Lam 4:9Those who are killed with the sword are better than those who are killed with hunger; For these pine away, stricken through, for want of the fruits of the field.
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