yes, thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning the vessels that remain in the house of the Lord, and in the house of the king of Judah and of Jerusalem:
Parallel translations
- WEB yes, Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, says concerning the vessels that are left in Yahweh’s house, and in the house of the king of Judah, and at Jerusalem:
- KJV Yea, thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, concerning the vessels that remain in the house of the LORD, and in the house of the king of Judah and of Jerusalem;
- BSB Yes, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem:
- NASB Yes, this is what the Lord of armies, the God of Israel, says concerning the vessels that are left in the house of the Lord and in the house of the king of Judah and in Jerusalem:
- NLT Yes, this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says about the precious things still in the Temple, in the palace of Judah’s king, and in Jerusalem:
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Quick answer
God reaffirms His word about the vessels left in the temple, the palace, and the city. Their removal to Babylon is certain.
Overview
The solemn repetition under the title 'Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel' stresses the certainty and authority of the pronouncement. The remaining sacred objects in Jerusalem will share the fate of those already taken. God leaves no room for the false hope being peddled. His word stands sure against all contrary predictions, a comfort and a warning alike.
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