Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will send the sword, famine and plague against them until they are destroyed from the land I gave to them and their ancestors.’” New Living Translation And I will send war, famine, and disease until they have vanished from the land of Israel, which I gave to them and their ancestors.” English Standard Version And I will send sword, famine, and pestilence upon them, until they shall be utterly destroyed from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.” Berean Standard Bible 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.’” Berean Literal Bible And I will send among them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, until they are finished off from the land that I gave to them and to their fathers.’” King James Bible And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers. New King James Version And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence among them, till they are consumed from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’ ” New American Standard Bible And I will send the sword, the famine, and the plague upon them until they are eliminated from the land which I gave to them and their forefathers.’” NASB 1995 ‘I will send the sword, the famine and the pestilence upon them until they are destroyed from the land which I gave to them and their forefathers.’” NASB 1977 ‘And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence upon them until they are destroyed from the land which I gave to them and their forefathers.’” Legacy Standard Bible I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence upon them until they come to an end from being upon the land which I gave to them and their fathers.’” Amplified Bible I will send the sword, famine and virulent disease among them until they are consumed from the land which I gave to them and to their fathers.’” Berean Annotated Bible 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. Christian Standard Bible I will send the sword, famine, and plague against them until they have perished from the land I gave to them and their ancestors.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I will send the sword, famine, and plague against them until they have perished from the land I gave to them and their ancestors.” American Standard Version And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers. Contemporary English Version War and hunger and disease will strike them, until they finally disappear from the land that I gave them and their ancestors. English Revised Version And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will send wars, famines, and plagues until they disappear from the land that I gave to them and their ancestors.'" Good News Translation I will bring war, starvation, and disease on them until there is not one of them left in the land that I gave to them and their ancestors." International Standard Version I'll send the sword, famine, and plague against them until they're completely destroyed from the land which I gave them and their ancestors.'" NET Bible I will bring war, starvation, and disease on them until they are completely destroyed from the land I gave them and their ancestors.'" New Heart English Bible I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, until they be consumed from off the land that I gave to them and to their fathers.'" Webster's Bible Translation And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they are consumed from off the land that I gave to them and to their fathers. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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.’” World English Bible I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence among them, until they are consumed from off the land that I gave to them and to their fathers.’” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I have sent the sword against them, "" The famine and the pestilence, "" Until their consumption from off the ground, "" That I gave to them and to their fathers!” Berean Literal Bible And I will send among them the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, until they are finished off from the land that I gave to them and to their fathers.’” Young's Literal Translation And I have sent against them the sword, The famine and the pestilence, Till their consumption from off the ground, That I gave to them and to their fathers! Smith's Literal Translation And I sent among them the sword, the famine, and the death, even to the consuming them from off the land which I gave to them and to their fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will send among them the sword, and the famine, and the pestilence: till they be consumed out of the land which I gave to them, and their fathers. Catholic Public Domain Version And I will send among them the sword, and famine, and pestilence: until they have been worn away from the land, which I gave to them and to their fathers.” New American Bible I will send upon them sword, famine, and pestilence, until they have disappeared from the land which I gave them and their ancestors. New Revised Standard Version And I will send sword, famine, and pestilence upon them, until they are utterly destroyed from the land that I gave to them and their ancestors. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will send after them the sword, famine, and pestilence, till I shall destroy them off the land which I gave to them and to their fathers. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall send a sword and famine and plagues after them until I finish them from the land that I had given to them and to their fathers” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave unto them and to their fathers.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I will send against them famine, and pestilence, and the sword, until they are consumed from off the land which I gave them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Good and Bad Figs…9I will make them a horror and an offense to all the kingdoms of the earth, a disgrace and an object of scorn, ridicule, and cursing wherever I have banished them. 10And 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.’” Cross References And I will send against them 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 29:17-18 this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will send against them sword and famine and plague, and I will make them like rotten figs, so bad they cannot be eaten. / I will pursue them with sword and famine and plague. I will make them a horror to all the kingdoms of the earth—a curse, a desolation, and an object of scorn and reproach among all the nations to which I banish them. Ezekiel 6:11 This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and cry out “Alas!” because of all the wicked abominations of the house of Israel, who will fall by sword and famine and plague. until they have perished from the land Joshua 23:16 If you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God, which He commanded you, and go and serve other gods and bow down to them, then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and you will quickly perish from this good land He has given you.” Deuteronomy 4:26 I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day that you will quickly perish from the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess. You will not live long upon it, but will be utterly destroyed. Leviticus 18:28 So if you defile the land, it will vomit you out as it spewed out the nations before you. that I gave to them and their fathers.’” Deuteronomy 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.” Joshua 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. Genesis 15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates— Deuteronomy 28:21-22 The LORD will make the plague cling to you until He has exterminated you from the land that you are entering to possess. / The LORD will strike you with wasting disease, with fever and inflammation, with scorching heat and drought, and with blight and mildew; these will pursue you until you perish. Deuteronomy 28:49-52 The LORD will bring a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, to swoop down upon you like an eagle—a nation whose language you will not understand, / a ruthless nation with no respect for the old and no pity for the young. / They will eat the offspring of your livestock and the produce of your land until you are destroyed. They will leave you no grain or new wine or oil, no calves of your herds or lambs of your flocks, until they have caused you to perish. … Leviticus 26:25-26 And I will bring a sword against you to execute the vengeance of the covenant. Though you withdraw into your cities, I will send a plague among you, and you will be delivered into the hand of the enemy. / When I cut off your supply of bread, ten women will bake your bread in a single oven and dole out your bread by weight, so that you will eat but not be satisfied. Ezekiel 5:12 A third of your people will die by plague or be consumed by famine within you, a third will fall by the sword outside your walls, and a third I will scatter to every wind and unleash a sword behind them. 2 Chronicles 36:17-21 So He brought up against them the king of the Chaldeans, who put their young men to the sword in the sanctuary, sparing neither young men nor young women, neither elderly nor infirm. God gave them all into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar, / who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. / Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. … Lamentations 1:3-5 Judah has gone into exile under affliction and harsh slavery; she dwells among the nations but finds no place to rest. All her pursuers have overtaken her in the midst of her distress. / The roads to Zion mourn, because no one comes to her appointed feasts. All her gates are deserted; her priests groan, her maidens grieve, and she herself is bitter with anguish. / Her foes have become her masters; her enemies are at ease. For the LORD has brought her grief because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away as captives before the enemy. Lamentations 2:21-22 Both young and old lie together in the dust of the streets. My young men and maidens have fallen by the sword. You have slain them in the day of Your anger; You have slaughtered them without compassion. / You summoned my terrors on every side, as for the day of an appointed feast. In the day of the LORD’s anger no one escaped or survived; my enemy has destroyed those I nurtured and reared. Treasury of Scripture And I will send the sword, the famine, and the pestilence, among them, till they be consumed from off the land that I gave to them and to their fathers. Jeremiah 5:12 They have belied the LORD, and said, It is not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine: Jeremiah 9:16 I will scatter them also among the heathen, whom neither they nor their fathers have known: and I will send a sword after them, till I have consumed them. Jeremiah 14:15,16 Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed… Jump to Previous Consumed Consumption Destroyed Disease Famine Fathers Food Forefathers Ground Need Pestilence Plague Sword UtterlyJump to Next Consumed Consumption Destroyed Disease Famine Fathers Food Forefathers Ground Need Pestilence Plague Sword UtterlyJeremiah 24 1. Under the type of good and bad figs,4. he foreshows the restoration of those who were in captivity; 8. and the desolation of Zedekiah and the rest. And I will send against them sword and famine and plague This phrase reflects the triad of divine judgment often seen in the Old Testament, where God uses war (sword), scarcity of food (famine), and disease (plague) as instruments of punishment. These judgments are consistent with the covenant curses outlined in Leviticus 26:25-26 and Deuteronomy 28:21-25, where disobedience to God's laws results in severe consequences. Historically, these calamities were common in the ancient Near East, often resulting from sieges and invasions, such as those by the Babylonians. Theologically, this reflects God's sovereignty and justice, emphasizing that He controls the forces of nature and history to fulfill His purposes. until they have perished from the land that I gave to them and their fathers.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. His ministry spanned the reigns of several kings and was marked by themes of judgment and restoration. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent idolatry and disobedience to God. 3. Babylonian Exile The event where the people of Judah were taken captive by the Babylonians, serving as a backdrop to Jeremiah's prophecies. This exile was a direct consequence of their disobedience. 4. Sword, Famine, and Plague These are instruments of God's judgment. The "sword" represents warfare and destruction, "famine" indicates a lack of sustenance, and "plague" signifies disease and death. 5. The Land Refers to the Promised Land given by God to the Israelites, a symbol of God's covenant and blessing, which they risk losing due to their unfaithfulness. Teaching Points The Seriousness of SinSin has real and severe consequences. Just as Judah faced sword, famine, and plague, we must recognize the gravity of turning away from God. God's Sovereignty in Judgment God is just and sovereign, and His judgments are righteous. Understanding this helps us trust in His ultimate plan, even when it involves discipline. The Call to Repentance God's warnings are an invitation to repentance. We should heed His call to turn from sin and seek His forgiveness and restoration. The Importance of Covenant Faithfulness Just as the Israelites were called to be faithful to their covenant with God, we are called to live in faithfulness to our relationship with Christ. Hope Beyond Judgment While judgment is severe, God's ultimate desire is restoration and redemption, as seen in the broader account of Scripture. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 24:10?2. How does Jeremiah 24:10 illustrate God's judgment and mercy balance? 3. What lessons can we learn from God's actions in Jeremiah 24:10? 4. How does Jeremiah 24:10 connect with God's covenant promises in Deuteronomy? 5. How can we apply the warnings in Jeremiah 24:10 to modern Christian life? 6. What does Jeremiah 24:10 teach about consequences of disobedience to God's commands? 7. How does Jeremiah 24:10 reflect God's judgment and mercy simultaneously? 8. What historical events does Jeremiah 24:10 refer to? 9. How does Jeremiah 24:10 align with the overall message of the Book of Jeremiah? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 24? 11. 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? 12. Jeremiah 24:10 – Why would a benevolent God inflict war, famine, and pestilence on His own people if His ultimate plan was restoration and mercy? 13. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? 14. Are there any archaeological findings that confirm the severe judgments (famine, wild beasts, sword, plague) predicted in Ezekiel 14:13-21? What Does Jeremiah 24:10 Mean And I will send against them sword“ I will send sword ” (Jeremiah 24:10a) pictures literal warfare descending on rebellious Judah. • God is not using figurative language; He promises actual military invasion, fulfilled when Babylon’s armies marched in (2 Kings 25:1–10). • Throughout Scripture the sword represents divine judgment on persistent sin (Leviticus 26:25; Ezekiel 14:17). • The people trusted political alliances instead of the Lord, so He allowed the very weapon they feared to correct them (Jeremiah 21:4–7). and famine “ …and famine ” (Jeremiah 24:10b) stacks a second calamity on the first. • Siege warfare choked supply lines, producing literal starvation inside Jerusalem’s walls (Lamentations 2:11–12, 20). • Famine had long been listed as a covenant curse for disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:23–24). • God’s aim is not capricious cruelty but sober warning: life apart from Him inevitably withers (Jeremiah 14:12). and plague “ …and plague ” (Jeremiah 24:10c) adds sickness to sword and hunger. • Disease often followed ancient sieges: overcrowding, poor sanitation, rotting corpses (Jeremiah 21:6–9). • Scripture links plague with divine discipline when people harden their hearts (Numbers 16:46–50; Ezekiel 14:19). • By allowing pestilence, God exposes human frailty and calls His people back to repentance (2 Chronicles 7:13–14). until they have perished from the land “ …until they have perished from the land ” (Jeremiah 24:10d) explains the duration and severity. • Judgment would not be momentary; it would continue until the unrepentant either died or were removed (Jeremiah 15:2). • Exile and depopulation fulfilled earlier warnings that sin could cost Israel its homeland (Deuteronomy 28:63–64). • This is both tragic and just: prolonged rebellion leads to forfeiting blessings (Jeremiah 7:15). that I gave to them and their fathers “ …the land that I gave to them and their fathers ” (Jeremiah 24:10e) highlights God’s covenant faithfulness and human unfaithfulness. • The land was an unearned gift, first promised to Abraham (Genesis 15:18) and reiterated to each generation (Joshua 21:43). • Possession, however, was contingent on obedience (Deuteronomy 4:40). By violating the covenant, the nation loses what God graciously granted. • Even in judgment, the gift stands: God will later restore a remnant, proving His promises irrevocable (Jeremiah 24:6–7; 30:3). summary Jeremiah 24:10 declares God’s righteous response to Judah’s entrenched sin: sword, famine, and plague will persist until the unrepentant are swept from the very land God had lovingly bestowed. The verse underscores three truths: divine judgment is literal and layered; covenant blessings are real but conditional; and even severe discipline serves God’s ultimate plan to purify a remnant and vindicate His faithfulness. (10) The sword, the famine, and the pestilence.--The three forms of suffering are grouped together, as in Jeremiah 14:12 and Ezekiel 14:21. The two latter followed almost inevitably in the wake of the first.
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