Jeremiah 24:10
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 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.’”

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 Version
And 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 Bible
And 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 Bible
And 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 1917
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.'

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 ...



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…

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Jeremiah 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,

God’s judgment would come through the ordinary horrors of war: Babylonian violence, the starvation caused by siege, and disease spreading among a weakened population. These disasters would fall on the rebellious rulers, people remaining in Jerusalem, and those who had fled to Egypt rather than submit to God’s command.

Jer 14:12 Although they may fast, I will not listen to their cry;…
Jer 29:17-18 this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “I will send…
Ezk 6:11 This is what the Lord GOD says: Clap your hands,…

until they have perished from the land

The judgment would end their possession of the land. Jerusalem’s fall and the devastation of Judah showed that the land, though given by God, could not be held while the nation persisted in idolatry and rebellion.

Jos 23:16 If you transgress the covenant of the LORD,…
Deu 4:26 I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you this day…
Lev 18:28 So if you defile the land, it will vomit you out…

that I gave to them and their fathers.’”

The land had been given to Israel through God’s covenant promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Their removal did not cancel God’s faithfulness, but exposed the seriousness of breaking covenant with Him and prepared the way for the promised restoration of His people.

Deu 1:8 See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess…
Jos 21:43 Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn…
Gen 15:18 On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram…

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jeremiah
A 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 Sin
Sin 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?


(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.

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.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And I will send
וְשִׁלַּ֣חְתִּי (wə·šil·laḥ·tî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out

the sword,
הַחֶ֖רֶב (ha·ḥe·reḇ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword

famine,
הָרָעָ֣ב (hā·rā·‘āḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger

and plague
הַדָּ֑בֶר (had·dā·ḇer)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1698: A pestilence

against them,
עַד־ (‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

until they have perished
תֻּמָּם֙ (tum·mām)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8552: To be complete or finished

from
מֵעַ֣ל (mê·‘al)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the land
הָאֲדָמָ֔ה (hā·’ă·ḏā·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land

I gave
נָתַ֥תִּי (nā·ṯat·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

to them
לָהֶ֖ם (lā·hem)
Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1992: They

and their fathers.’”
וְלַאֲבוֹתֵיהֶֽם׃ (wə·la·’ă·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1: Father


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