Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why will you and your people die by the sword, famine and plague with which the LORD has threatened any nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? New Living Translation Why do you insist on dying—you and your people? Why should you choose war, famine, and disease, which the LORD will bring against every nation that refuses to submit to Babylon’s king? English Standard Version Why will you and your people die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, as the LORD has spoken concerning any nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Berean Standard Bible Why should you and your people die by sword and famine and plague, as the LORD has decreed against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? Berean Literal Bible Why should you⁺ die—you and your people—by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as YHWH has spoken against the nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? King James Bible Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? New King James Version Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD has spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? New American Standard Bible Why should you die, you and your people, by the sword, famine, and plague, as the LORD has spoken to the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? NASB 1995 “Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, famine and pestilence, as the LORD has spoken to that nation which will not serve the king of Babylon? NASB 1977 “Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, famine, and pestilence, as the LORD has spoken to that nation which will not serve the king of Babylon? Legacy Standard Bible Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, famine, and pestilence, as Yahweh has spoken to that nation which will not serve the king of Babylon? Amplified Bible Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, by famine and by virulent disease, as the LORD has spoken to any nation which will not serve the king of Babylon? Berean Annotated Bible Why should you and your people die by sword and famine and plague, as the LORD {YHWH} has decreed against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon (confusion by mixing)? Christian Standard Bible Why should you and your people die by the sword, famine, and plague as the LORD has threatened against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? Holman Christian Standard Bible Why should you and your people die by the sword, famine, or plague as the LORD has threatened against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? American Standard Version Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as Jehovah hath spoken concerning the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Contemporary English Version But if you refuse, then you and your people will die from war, hunger, and disease, just as the LORD has warned. English Revised Version Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken concerning the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? GOD'S WORD® Translation Why should you and your people die in wars, famines, and plagues? The LORD has threatened the nations that don't serve the king of Babylon. Good News Translation Why should you and your people die in war or of starvation or disease? That is what the LORD has said will happen to any nation that does not submit to the king of Babylonia. International Standard Version Why should you and your people die by the sword, by famine, and by plague as the LORD has decreed about the nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? NET Bible There is no reason why you and your people should die in war or from starvation or disease! That's what the LORD says will happen to any nation that will not be subject to the king of Babylon. New Heart English Bible Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD has spoken concerning the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Webster's Bible Translation Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleWhy should you and your people die by sword and famine and plague, as the LORD has decreed against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? World English Bible Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as Yahweh has spoken concerning the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhy do you die, you and your people, by sword, by famine, and by pestilence, as YHWH has spoken concerning the nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? Berean Literal Bible Why should you⁺ die—you and your people—by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as YHWH has spoken against the nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? Young's Literal Translation Why do ye die, thou and thy people, by sword, by famine, and by pestilence, as Jehovah hath spoken concerning the nation that doth not serve the king of Babylon? Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword and by famine and by death, as Jehovah spake against the nation who will not serve the king of Babel? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhy will you die, thou and thy people by the sword, and by famine, and by the pestilence, as the Lord hath spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Catholic Public Domain Version Why should you suffer death, you and your people, by the sword, and famine, and pestilence, just as the Lord has spoken against any nation that refuses to serve the king of Babylon? New American Bible Why should you and your people die by sword, famine, and pestilence, in accordance with the word the LORD has spoken to the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? New Revised Standard Version Why should you and your people die by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, as the LORD has spoken concerning any nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo that you may not die, you and your people, by the sword, by famine, and by pestilence, according to that which the LORD has spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall not die, you and your people, by the sword, or by starvation, or by plague, as LORD JEHOVAH spoke against the people that will not serve the King of Babel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Why will ye die, thou and thy people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD hath spoken concerning the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Yoke of Nebuchadnezzar…12And to Zedekiah king of Judah I spoke the same message: “Put your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon; serve him and his people, and live! 13Why should you and your people die by sword and famine and plague, as the LORD has decreed against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? 14Do not listen to the words of the prophets who say, ‘You must not serve the king of Babylon,’ for they are prophesying to you a lie.… Cross References Why should you and your people die 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.” 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. Ezekiel 14:21 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘How much worse will it be when I send against Jerusalem My four dire judgments—sword, famine, wild beasts, and plague—in order to cut off from it both man and beast? as the LORD has decreed Isaiah 14:24 The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. Isaiah 46:10 I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’ Psalm 33:11 The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? Jeremiah 25:11-14 And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years. / But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation. / I will bring upon that land all the words I have pronounced against it, all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah has prophesied against all the nations. … Ezekiel 17:12-14 “Now say to this rebellious house: ‘Do you not know what these things mean?’ Tell them, ‘Behold, the king of Babylon came to Jerusalem, carried off its king and officials, and brought them back with him to Babylon. / He took a member of the royal family and made a covenant with him, putting him under oath. Then he carried away the leading men of the land, / so that the kingdom would be brought low, unable to lift itself up, surviving only by keeping his covenant. 2 Kings 24:1-2 During Jehoiakim’s reign, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon invaded. So Jehoiakim became his vassal for three years, until he turned and rebelled against Nebuchadnezzar. / And the LORD sent Chaldean, Aramean, Moabite, and Ammonite raiders against Jehoiakim in order to destroy Judah, according to the word that the LORD had spoken through His servants the prophets. Deuteronomy 30:15-18 See, I have set before you today life and prosperity, as well as death and disaster. / For I am commanding you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, statutes, and ordinances, so that you may live and increase, and the LORD your God may bless you in the land that you are entering to possess. / But if your heart turns away and you do not listen, but are drawn away to bow down to other gods and worship them, … 2 Kings 18:31-32 Do not listen to Hezekiah, for this is what the king of Assyria says: Make peace with me and come out to me. Then every one of you will eat from his own vine and his own fig tree and drink water from his own cistern, / until I come and take you away to a land like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey—so that you may live and not die. But do not listen to Hezekiah, for he misleads you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’ 2 Chronicles 36:15-17 Again and again the LORD, the God of their fathers, sent word to His people through His messengers because He had compassion on them and on His dwelling place. / But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. / 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, Isaiah 1:19-20 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land. / But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Ezekiel 18:31-32 Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Ezekiel 33:11 Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ Treasury of Scripture Why will you die, you and your people, by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence, as the LORD has spoken against the nation that will not serve the king of Babylon? why. Jeremiah 38:20 But Jeremiah said, They shall not deliver thee. Obey, I beseech thee, the voice of the LORD, which I speak unto thee: so it shall be well unto thee, and thy soul shall live. Proverbs 8:36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. Ezekiel 18:24,31 But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die… by the sword. Jeremiah 27:8 And it shall come to pass, that the nation and kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon, and that will not put their neck under the yoke of the king of Babylon, that nation will I punish, saith the LORD, with the sword, and with the famine, and with the pestilence, until I have consumed them by his hand. Jeremiah 24:9 And I will deliver them to be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth for their hurt, to be a reproach and a proverb, a taunt and a curse, in all places whither I shall drive them. Jeremiah 38:2 Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live. Jump to Previous Babylon Death Desiring Die Disease Famine Food Nation Pestilence Plague Serve Sword ThreatenedJump to Next Babylon Death Desiring Die Disease Famine Food Nation Pestilence Plague Serve Sword ThreatenedJeremiah 27 1. By the type of bonds and yokes he prophesies the subduing of the neighbor kings8. He exhorts them to yield, and not to believe the false prophets. 12. The like he does to Zedekiah. 19. He foretells the remnant of the vessels shall be carried to Babylon, Why should you and your people die by sword and famine and plague This phrase reflects the dire consequences of disobedience to God's command through the prophet Jeremiah. The triad of "sword, famine, and plague" is a common biblical motif representing comprehensive judgment (e.g., Ezekiel 14:21). Historically, these were real threats faced by nations during times of war and siege, particularly in the ancient Near East. The mention of these calamities underscores the severity of the situation and the urgency of heeding God's warning. as the LORD has decreed against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and hope to the people of Judah. He is known for his perseverance in delivering God's messages despite opposition. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, who communicates His will and decrees through His prophets. 3. The King of Babylon Refers to Nebuchadnezzar II, the ruler of the Babylonian Empire, whom God used as an instrument of judgment against nations, including Judah. 4. Sword, Famine, and Plague These are the threefold judgments often mentioned in the Old Testament as consequences of disobedience to God's commands. 5. Nations Refers to the various kingdoms surrounding Judah, which were also subject to God's decrees and judgments. Teaching Points Obedience to God's SovereigntyRecognize that God is sovereign over all nations and uses rulers, even those who do not acknowledge Him, to accomplish His purposes. Consequences of Disobedience Understand that disobedience to God's commands leads to severe consequences, as illustrated by the sword, famine, and plague. God's Use of Nations Acknowledge that God can use any nation or leader as an instrument of His judgment or blessing, reminding us of His ultimate control over world events. Call to Repentance Jeremiah's message serves as a call to repentance, urging us to turn back to God to avoid the consequences of disobedience. Trust in God's Plan Even in difficult circumstances, trust that God's plans are for our ultimate good and His glory, as He works through history. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Jeremiah 27:13?2. How does Jeremiah 27:13 warn against ignoring God's commands and consequences? 3. What historical context in Jeremiah 27:13 helps us understand its message today? 4. How does Jeremiah 27:13 connect with Romans 13:1 on submitting to authority? 5. How can we apply the warning in Jeremiah 27:13 to modern societal issues? 6. What steps can we take to ensure we heed God's warnings in our lives? 7. What historical context surrounds Jeremiah 27:13 and its message to the nations? 8. How does Jeremiah 27:13 challenge the concept of divine judgment and human responsibility? 9. What theological implications does Jeremiah 27:13 have on understanding God's sovereignty? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 27? 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. Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43? 13. In Ezekiel 5:11-12, how can we reconcile the promised devastating punishment (famine, sword, and scattering) with accounts from other biblical or secular sources? 14. Why does Jeremiah 21:4-7 depict God actively fighting against His own people, contradicting the notion of a loving deity? What Does Jeremiah 27:13 Mean Why should you and your people die• Jeremiah poses a pointed question to Judah’s leaders, much like Moses’ “I have set before you life and death… choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19). • God had already warned King Zedekiah in the previous verse: “Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon and serve him and his people, and you will live” (Jeremiah 27:12). • The appeal is pastoral as well as prophetic—there is still a path to life if they will heed the warning. Compare Jeremiah 38:17-20, where the prophet repeats this call to surrender and live. by sword and famine and plague • These three judgments form a familiar triad in Jeremiah (Jeremiah 14:12; 21:7) and throughout Scripture (Ezekiel 6:11-12; Revelation 6:8). • Sword: literal military defeat at Babylon’s hands. • Famine: siege conditions cutting off food (2 Kings 25:1-3). • Plague: disease that often follows war and hunger. • The repetition underlines that no avenue of self-preservation remains if Judah resists. God’s Word here is not symbolic hyperbole but a concrete forecast of what will happen. as the LORD has decreed • The calamity is not Babylon’s idea; it is “the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel” who has spoken (Jeremiah 27:4-5). • God’s decrees stand firm (Isaiah 14:24). He had long announced seventy years of Babylonian domination (Jeremiah 25:8-11; 29:10). • Lamentations 2:17 confirms, “The LORD has done what He purposed; He has fulfilled His word.” Resisting this decree places Judah in direct conflict with God, not merely with a foreign empire. against any nation that does not serve the king of Babylon? • Nebuchadnezzar is called “My servant” (Jeremiah 27:6), God’s chosen instrument to discipline the nations. • The scope is universal—“any nation.” Surrounding kingdoms received the same message (Jeremiah 27:3-7). • Submission to Babylon, therefore, equals submission to God’s present plan; refusal equals rebellion against heaven (Habakkuk 1:6; Romans 13:1). • Daniel 2:37-38 later affirms that the Most High gives kingdoms to whom He wills, confirming Jeremiah’s prophecy. summary Jeremiah 27:13 is a divine plea wrapped in a warning. God, who commands history, asks Judah why they would choose death—literal death through war, starvation, and disease—when life is still available through humble obedience. The sword, famine, and plague are real and inevitable for any nation that rejects His decree to submit to Babylon, His appointed servant for that season. The verse calls God’s people to recognize His sovereignty, heed His Word, and choose life by aligning with His revealed plan. Hebrew Whyלָ֤מָּה (lām·māh) Interrogative Strong's 4100: What?, what!, indefinitely what should you אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you and your people וְעַמֶּ֔ךָ (wə·‘am·me·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock die תָמ֙וּתוּ֙ (ṯā·mū·ṯū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill by the sword, בַּחֶ֖רֶב (ba·ḥe·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword famine, בָּרָעָ֣ב (bā·rā·‘āḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger and plague, וּבַדָּ֑בֶר֙ (ū·ḇad·dā·ḇer) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1698: A pestilence as כַּֽאֲשֶׁר֙ (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has decreed דִּבֶּ֣ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to any nation הַגּ֕וֹי (hag·gō·w) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that does not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no serve יַעֲבֹ֖ד (ya·‘ă·ḇōḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave the king מֶ֥לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Babylon? בָּבֶֽל׃ (bā·ḇel) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city Links Jeremiah 27:13 NIVJeremiah 27:13 NLT Jeremiah 27:13 ESV Jeremiah 27:13 NASB Jeremiah 27:13 KJV Jeremiah 27:13 BibleApps.com Jeremiah 27:13 Biblia Paralela Jeremiah 27:13 Chinese Bible Jeremiah 27:13 French Bible Jeremiah 27:13 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Jeremiah 27:13 Why will you die you and your (Jer.) |
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